2009 Nissan Versa
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Nissan Versa is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 192 on record.
2009 Nissan Versa at a glance
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2009 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 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of 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, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Ver…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began 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 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 (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.
2009 Nissan Versa common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 503 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 Nissan Versa safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2009 Nissan Versa 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2009 Nissan Versa MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2009 Nissan Versa worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 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.
2009 Nissan Versa trims & engines on record
2009 Nissan Versa vehicles on record
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC11E59L362120
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E09L442845
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E79L395147
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E29L388977
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E19L397430
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E59L383159
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13EX9L350848
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E19L416755
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E09L369859
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E29L487122
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E29L443382
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E49L477482
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E79L498813
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E79L354713
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E39L469292
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E19L407487
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E09L381476
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11E79L449856
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC13E79L363993
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S3N1BC11EX9L418438
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E49L467275
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E49L384266
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL3N1BC13E99L383758
Other Nissan Versa model years
2009 Nissan Versa — frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Nissan Versa have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Nissan Versa?
Based on 503 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, suspension.
What is the 2009 Nissan Versa safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2009 Nissan Versa crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Versa get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Nissan Versa at about 28 mpg combined (26 city / 33 highway).
How much is a 2009 Nissan Versa worth?
Comparable 2009 Nissan Versa listings run roughly $3,000–$6,300, typically around $4,500 (from 192 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.