2011 Nissan Versa Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 3% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 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.
“I was on my way to work one morning at 430am I was on the interstate. I felt a pull in my steering wheel and heard a big popping noise and pulled over to check on it and everything to me at that time looked ok. I keep driving 5 more mins or so and I heard the noise again and at that time my passenger tire was flat, I had to call a tow truck which costed me 160$. I thought it was just a regular tire blow out till my I take it to get fixed and my suspension had busted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761761, filed 2015-09, 110,000 miles“The blue paint on portions of the hood of our 2011 Nissan Versa sl is not adequately sticking to the primer, and thus large chunks of paint are chipping away over time. The amount of paint loss is greater after long stretches of highway driving, indicating loss due to wind. What started as a 1 x 1 chunk of paint becoming cracked and eventually separating and falling off, has now turned into a 7 x 4 area of exposed primer, as well as a line of soon to be lost paint on the hood along the passenger side. One day I found my toddler with blue paint in her mouth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839904, filed 2016-03, 62,000 miles“Driving on a curvy road and lost steering. Took this car to a mechanic and the coil spring and sway bar where broken. Several bolts holding plastic under car fell off and bumper half way fell off while driving. Also the heat shield has been welded twice. This car has 80,000 miles and has had so many problems!”
NHTSA complaint #11184951, filed 2019-03, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after driving over a pothole or rough road surface, the vehicle would jump or skip towards the left or right. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the subframe and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11323880, filed 2020-05, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an inspection location where the vehicle was rejected due to severe rust and leakage from the exhaust system to the tail pipe. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10845781, filed 2016-03, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 9% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 15 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 19 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Versa
152 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
11 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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