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2011 Nissan Versa Tires Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 269 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.

“Tire warning light flashes then goes solid. Intermittent. Filling with air makes no difference. Replaced tire stems. Replaced tire monitoring in right front tire. Warning light is on again.”

NHTSA complaint #10554177, filed 2013-11, 59,000 miles

“The contact rented a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the tire rod fractured on the front driver side while traveling 25 MPH. The contact stated that the steel belt was visible on both front tires. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected but it was returned to the vehicle rental company. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 4,386.”

NHTSA complaint #10369443, filed 2010-12, 4,386 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that when making a sharp turn, the steering wheel seized or became loose without warning. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, but the failure could not be duplicated. One dealer recommended that all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. On one occasion, while driving at approximately 60 MPH and merging to the left lane, the steering wheel became loose and suddenly seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into five trees. A police report was filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10732392, filed 2015-07, 95,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa with continental c0nti pro, size p185/65r15, DOT#p5fp3rn tires. The contact stated that all four tire treads were wearing down prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, who stated that the tires needed to be replaced but as a safety precaution they decided to rotate them. The manufacturer of the vehicle was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The tire manufacturer was notified who offered a partial rebate towards the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 27,804.”

NHTSA complaint #10477261, filed 2012-09, 12,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201914%
201634%
201431%
201321%
201220%
201152%
201041%
2009184%
2008123%
2007165%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Versa

Air bags
152 complaints
Suspension
46 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Versa

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology