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2007 Nissan Versa Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Nissan Versa has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Front coil spring corrosion and fracture.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Nissan Versa.

Reported to NHTSA

Front coil spring corrosion and fracture

SUSPENSION

25 NHTSA complaints · 2014-10 → 2020-08

“AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WE PARKED THE CAR. WE NOTICED A PORTION OF BROKEN COIL SPRING LYING UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER INVESTIGATION WE FOUND THIS WAS A PORTION OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10904518
“WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND AXLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10762063
“DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD VERY SLOW SPEED WHEN FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE THE FRONT TIRE (IT POPPED). LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH OR COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10717254

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Seat belt buckle and tensioner failure

SEAT BELTS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2015-01 → 2022-11

“THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT OR UNBUCKLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE BOLTS THAT CONNECTED THE SEAT BELTS TO THE SEAT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE PASSENGER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10671354
“THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V094000 (SEAT BELTS). UPON TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11003114
“THE ARE ALSO REFUSING TO HONOR A DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WARRANTY, THE SEAT BELT BEING STUCK IN IT'S BUCKLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11043369

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Takata airbag inflator recall parts delay

AIR BAGS

118 NHTSA complaints · 2016-07 → 2022-04

“ON JULY 26, 2016, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR MY 2007 NISSAN VERSA. IT ADVISED ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10888811
“I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL IN AUGUST, 2016. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR SINCE AUGUST WITHOUT RISKING THEIR DEATHS. NISSAN HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO REMEDY THE SITUATION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10930041
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10904978

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CVT transmission stall and shift failure

POWER TRAIN

7 NHTSA complaints · 2014-10 → 2025-04

“Parked the car for a meeting. Got back in Versa and it would not shift out of first gear. All fluids were checked and everything was fine”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11653576
“KNOWN NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUE ON 2007 NISSAN VERSA AND MANY OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. OUR 2007 VERSA STOPPED MOVING WHILE IN "DRIVE" IN AN EXTREMELY BUSY INTERSECTION - THANKFULLY IT DID NOT RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10661636
“MY TRANSMISSION WAS UNABLE TO UPSHIFT TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CLOSEST NISSAN DEALER VERIFIED MY CVT TRANSMISSION HAD ADEQUATE FLUID. I LIMBERED THE CAR HOME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10731170

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Airbag warning light and clock spring failure

AIR BAGS

9 NHTSA complaints · 2015-11 → 2023-09

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE AND MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10836331
“WITH THE CAR RUNNING, THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHENEVER A PASSENGER SITS IN THE RIGHT FRONTSEAT AND STAYS ON AFTER THE PASSENGER EXITS THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10794950
“PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY BLINKS. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING ACTUALLY WRONG OR IF IT IS GOING TO COST ME SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HAVE TO REPLACE A FUSE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10824620

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Airbag inflator erroneous or failed deployment

AIR BAGS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2014-11 → 2019-07

“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND SMOKE WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING TO INVESTIGATE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG HAD ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11207227
“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SPINE AND HEAD INJURIES AND MEMORY LOSS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10658648
“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED GLASS PARTICLES ENTERING THE FINGER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10806762

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

119 crashes 1990–2024

How the 119 occupant deaths break down

94

driver deaths

25

passenger deaths

119

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

23

complaints mentioning a crash

8

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Nissan Versa reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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