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2008 Nissan Versa Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Nissan Versa has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Nissan Versa

Airbags
160
Suspension
66
Steering
23
Engine
20
Fuel System
20
Electrical
19
Other
14
Powertrain
12
Brakes
11
Tires
10
Wheels
9
Structure
7
Visibility
4

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI park the Nissa Versa and I smell an over heating odor a lightly dense smoke appears over the hood....
Jul 13, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BENSON NISSAN (4676...
Jul 2, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSI TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALLED SPRINGS, THEY WERE FIXED. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE REPLACEMENT ...
May 21, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN ATTEMPTING TO TAKE MY KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK THEY WILL NOT COME...
Aug 25, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTHE DRIVER SIDE CLOCK SPRING HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS ALL OF THE AIR-BAGS IN THE CAR. NO...
Oct 6, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSTOPPED ON OUR WAY HOME FROM A SMALL TRIP AND REFUELED THE VERSA. NOTICED A SMALL DRIP COMING FROM ...
Aug 12, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSI WAS MERGING FROM THE LH TO THE RH LANE ON AN INTERSECTION WHEN MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SID...
Apr 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE A...
Feb 22, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTHE FAN MOTOR ON THE AC/DEFROST STOPS WORKING LEAVING THE OPERATOR NO WAY TO DEFROST THE VEHICLE WHE...
Feb 11, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTRAVELING ON HWY-74 AT 55 MPH USING CRUISE CONTROL THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE INSIDE THE FUEL PUM...
Nov 4, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE SEEN FROM UNDER THE H...
Nov 4, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE JUST TURNING THE CORNER WHEN MY VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. I NOTICED SMOKE CO...
Feb 1, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLOW PRESSURE TIRE LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DOING HIGHWAY DRIVING AND TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE....
Jan 16, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRESTHE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN WENT TO A STEADY SIGNAL. WHEN I PULLED O...
Nov 10, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIO...
Oct 15, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE RECENT MODELS OF NISSAN AUTOMOBILES HAVE A SERIOUS "GUILLOTINE" HAZARD! I HAVE RENTED TWO SEDAN...
May 23, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN DOES NOT BLOW WHEN YOU TA...
Mar 18, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION PROBLEMS. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT TURN OVER ON THE FIRST TRY. A...
Oct 5, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTROUBLE STARTING ENGINE. THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. I MUST HOLD FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS BEF...

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