2011 Nissan Versa Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 3% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,200 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“On september 8, 2016, I was driving and all of a sudden the car's steering violently pulled to the right and when I tried to correct it, the car then turned all of the way to the left, causing the car to roll over several times. Although I had my seat belt on, the pre-tensioners didn't fire to keep me from moving around and hitting my head. None of the airbags went off either, not even the ones on the driver's side curtain where the car was damaged. Afterwards, I went to the doctor and a chiropractor because I hurt my back, neck and my head. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002477, filed 2017-06, 72,200 miles“Nissan vehicle was on a main city road in motion and then slowing down to traffics change in speed when rear ended. As soon as vehicle was rear ended, brakes were pressed to prevent further collisions with vehicles up forward. My vehicle seatbelts failed to restrain driver and all passengers wearing them during a collision. Seat belts didn't retract unless brakes were slammed. Two passengers in the back were children. One child had a convertible car seat, saving them and fully restraining them to seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292456, filed 2020-01, 125,000 miles“Front coil springs making noise saw recall for salt belt region what about california where salt might be used when backing out and also going forward; city streets; turning also seat belt does not retract fully”
NHTSA complaint #10947969, filed 2017-01, 51,000 miles“The passenger seat belt keeps locking up anytime me and my wife put the seat belt on. For the seat belt to loosen we have to unclip the seat belt but anytime we even stretch the seat belt and then put it back in the clip it tightens up again. This is when we are stationary and not moving but it also happens even when we are just driving and I’m not even pressing the brake pedal when it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11470338, filed 2022-06“Owner notification the front driver and passenger air bag inflator can explode in a crash which could result in metal shrapnel striking or other occupants in the vehicle, wich could cause serious injury or death, and the dealer falls or is unable to make the necesary repairs free.”
NHTSA complaint #11111268, filed 2018-07Related service bulletins
- 10192155Apr 3, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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