2008 Nissan Versa
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Nissan Versa is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 144 on record.
2008 Nissan Versa at a glance
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2008 Nissan Versa recalls 8
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) …
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvani…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: The vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16V-349.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgini…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Vir…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan a…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Nissan Versa common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Nissan Versa MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Nissan Versa worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Nissan Versa costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Nissan Versa trims & engines on record
2008 Nissan Versa vehicles on record
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13EX8L453640
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E98L405310
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E18L397054
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E48L384959
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E58L374389
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E28L462626
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E28L446538
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E28L358831
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E28L371188
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E48L398604
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E78L364057
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E18L447096
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E18L426326
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E08L404611
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E38L353332
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13EX8L369947
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E38L443650
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E78L400137
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E18L358979
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E28L368441
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E48L455836
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E88L461920
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E08L433557
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E28L396921
Other Nissan Versa model years
2008 Nissan Versa — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Versa have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Versa. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Versa?
Based on 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, service brakes, suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Nissan Versa get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Nissan Versa at about 28 mpg combined (26 city / 32 highway).
How much is a 2008 Nissan Versa worth?
Comparable 2008 Nissan Versa listings run roughly $2,400–$5,700, typically around $3,965 (from 143 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.