2011 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,575 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter was leaving a parking lot in our 2011 Nissan Versa and the steering locked and so did the brakes. She was unable to stop and rolled into a parked car. She was able to pull the emergency brake. She narrowly missed a ravine leading to a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11122766, filed 2018-08, 28,000 miles“On 11/29/2014 I was I was traveling on a state hwy at 55 miles per hour at a mild descent in elevation in the rain while approaching a red traffic signal and intersection approximately 1/4 mile ahead. When I applied the brakes to slow down the pedal went flat to the floor, I reapplied at least five times over and experienced the same response. I then went to apply the emergency brake and reapplied the brake pedal simultaneously and at that time it was so overly sensitive that it over-broke and nearly caused a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10661335, filed 2014-11, 62,520 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Nissan Versa. While driving 30 MPH, the steering seized and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the windshield wipers activated, the interior and exterior lighting flashed, and the doors locked and unlocked. The vehicle crashed into a pole. The driver suffered from bruises to the upper chest and burned hands due to the air bag deployment. The passenger sustained bruises to the chest and waist area. Medical attention was received at the scene of the accident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670038, filed 2015-01, 1,100 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the power locks and electrical system failed. The contact also stated that while driving 25 MPH, the power steering assist and the brakes failed without warning, causing her to crash into a telephone pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained head trauma and burns to the hands. The passenger sustained back injuries, a hematoma and bruising to the left leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513001, filed 2013-05, 1,150 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 6 | 9% |
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 | 9 | 11% |
| 2015 | 20 | 12% |
| 2014 | 31 | 15% |
| 2013 | 34 | 17% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Versa
152 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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