2011 Nissan Versa Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 6% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The material where my arm rest that has the controls for my windows and door locks, on driver side, front passenger side, and back passenger side is coming apart. My sleeves get caught sometimes while driving because it has gotten so bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11072926, filed 2018-02, 56,000 miles“This morning, my car would not start. I used a battery charger pack, and it started. However, after driving 3 miles to the local auto zone car store to conduct a free battery and alternator test, the car stalled out. After using the battery pack to jump start it again, their batter/alternator check machine concluded that it was the alternator. It is 1/19/2015 and the car is a manual transmission 2011 Nissan Versa with 33,000 miles on it; there are no modifications on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676449, filed 2015-01, 33,000 miles“Starting about 2-3 weeks ago my wife was complaining about the A/C not working proprtly. Then about a week ago when you turn the alarm on the horn would not beep letting you know it was armed. Yesterday when I went out to start the car to go to work nothing worked or came on. My wife brought her vehicle over to jump start it. As soon as the jumper cables were hooked up the battery on the Versa exploded and there was alot of smoke. Now the car is just sitting in my driveway cant even get it out of gear to move it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893967, filed 2016-08, 83,000 miles“The service engine light began to go on and off as well as a knocking sound had developed. We had our son, who had attended school to become a mechanic, checked it looking at the oil level. The oil was about a quart low and he advised us to take it to carmax where we had purchased the car. After two diagnostic tests and an oil change at $140.00, my husband was told that it needed a new engine. It is burning oil and is being emitted out the exhaust and has excessive engine blow by. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524678, filed 2013-07, 89,500 miles“My car that I bought in 2011 brand new has cut off while driving every other month . It is very random and no lights come on in the car. The last time my wife was driving 35 MPH on a highway and she had to stop in the middle of traffic, put the car in park, and start it back again. I have brought my car to the nearest Nissan dealership, but they can not find anything wrong. They have driven it over 140 miles, scanned 4 times for failures in which none came up. I complained to the Nissan corporation and they say only wait until it happens again and bring it into the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482545, filed 2012-10, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190174Mar 17, 2021WORN IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190124Mar 11, 2021NAVIGATION WILL NOT WORK AFTER SD MAP CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 | 12 | 19% |
| 2019 | 7 | 29% |
| 2018 | 17 | 30% |
| 2017 | 11 | 18% |
| 2016 | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 34 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Versa
152 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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