Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Versa owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The Airbag light is stuck on solid(its accessable). The seatbelts lock without toucking them(its accessable). The trunk wont unlock electrical problem through wire harness(its accessable) My safety and everyone else safety is in danger with these recalls that the dealer wont acknowledge on my 2007 Nissan Versa still in 2022. The problems are on all nissan versa models through 2007 - 2012 have been confirmed by dealer and my vehicle is a 2007 nissan versa hatchback and it says theres no recalls for my VIN which Nissan needs to be sued for this or actually fix there recalls. My vehicle has not been inspected by dealer, police, or insurance. But It has been checked by professional mechanics. no lights before problem started. just came on out of no where Airbag light never blinks just stays on solid after car is turned on. and the trunk worked just fine for 15 years until yesterday. …
I have owned this car since I bought it new in sept.2006. Never have had any problems and have kept it serviced, on oct 02, 2020 I went to store and back home about 8 miles total, parked in yard, approx. 10 minutes later alarm went off and key fob would not dissarm it so I opened the hood and the whole firewall was on fire, and flames bellowing from underneath, I immediately ran and got a fire extingusher andd completely used the large cannister to put fire out. The car is a total loss and very scarey and upsetting that this could happen from a parked car.
The pieces on the door handle of 2007, seem to pop out over time. Drive side key entry and the passenger side door. I know of three Nissan Versa's have caught fire and all from the cavalier converter... The heater core has some issues. This car had an airbag recall and I don't believe my airbags were replaced. I was told that both side's airbags were done. The dealership told me it would take three weeks to a month to repair. When I told them that I would have to be compensated for my car downtime because I do uber. It was done in two days. The clock spring went out in my car. I do not have a lot of pictures, but I can go in my file and fine them. Thanks for any help on these issues. The airbags were done at the end of 2017 and I didn't know I could do what I'm doing today. I was told I would have to paid to get my airbags checked out. …
Continuous blinking tire pressure light that stays on even when tires are correctly filled with air. This is second sensor I would have to replace. First one lasted 6 years and second one lasted one year. Also dealer wants to charge me 50 dollars just to tell me sensor is bad and that information I can find in car's manual. I take good care of my car. Low mileage 48,000 for an eight year old car. The tire pressure light is a big problem and always has been. It started at 15 thousand miles and 27 thousand miles and then I had to keep taking it to dealer to get recalibrated...more money. Then the sensor malfunctioned and I had to replace the first one last year and now one year later and 7 thousand more miles it is acting up again and needs replacement. The dealer is charging 50 dollars just to look at it. It is a defective tire sensor and I believe the manufacturer should recall them. …
This vehicle had both reverse lights spontaneously stop working, replacing the reverse break bulbs did not work, the problem is electrical. The front passenger automatic window started to get stuck in the open mode, and now the window does not go down at all, could be a bad switch ($500 to fix). The driver door handle came off while opening the vehicle one day, $500 to fix and I am driving around without an attached handle. Holes starting appearing on floorboard on drivers side right where my heels go during accelerating and another hole where the clutch is, the floorboard appears to be made of cardboard. All of these things were already apparent by the time the car had about 40,000 miles. I wish I had not invested my money in this cheaply made automobile.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire without warning. He maintained regular maintenance on the vehicle and the day after an oil and filter change was made, it suddenly caught fire in a parking lot. The fire department was called and had to break open the vehicle in order to douse the flames. The fire department stated that the fire originated from the front console. A report was filed. The manufacturer retrieved the vehicle for further investigation and concluded that the warranty would not cover the cost of the vehicle. The vehicle was labeled as destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 6/2/09 updated 06/04/09.
Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of a driveway at 2 MPH, flames were noticed coming from the rear driver side wheel well. There was nothing unusual about the way the vehicle had operated prior to the fire. The contact used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The fire department was contacted, and a fire report was taken. The source and type of fire were unknown. The component that caused the fire was unknown. The gas tank was located on the rear passenger side. The fire department deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was contacted, and a voice message was left for a callback. The service dealer was not contacted. There were pictures available.
Vehicle was left idling in driveway. After a few minutes a passerby knocked on home door to advise car was on fire. Fire dept responded but fire smothered. Insurance claim was filed. Value of claim did not warrant hiring origin and cause expert however photos seem to show fire originating in left rear interior possibly in headliner near c pillar. Damage suggest wiring defect. Vehicle had no history of collision damage. Vehicle had no history of wiring repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the error codes indicated that the drive control unit and steering control unit failed. The failure had been ongoing for a year. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Cruise control electrical spring went out. Rear window defroster went out and the ac control for the defroster needs replaceing. The cruise control went out while I was driving. I do not know when the rear defroster went out.
Electrical complaints in other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Nissan Versa, 8% of the model year's 354 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Versa electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Nissan Versa, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Versa electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles, and 22% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 4 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.