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2008 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Nissan Versa, 6% of all 381 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 19 Versa model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,701 miles.

Brakes complaints
22
6% of 381
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
81,701 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Versa brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2008, latest Feb 27, 2025.

2008 Nissan Versa brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Aug 2010Jul 2013Aug 2015Sep 2016Apr 2018Sep 2023
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Feb 2025; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Versa model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200717 (5%)
  2. 200822 (6%)
  3. 200913 (3%)
  4. 20108 (3%)
  5. 20116 (2%)
  6. 201242 (9%)
  7. 201335 (17%)
  8. 201433 (16%)
  9. 201529 (17%)
  10. 20169 (11%)
  11. 20179 (15%)
  12. 20186 (11%)
  13. 20196 (25%)
  14. 20206 (9%)
  15. 20212 (6%)
  16. 20221 (5%)
  17. 20230 (0%)
  18. 20242 (2%)
  19. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Versa have brake problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Nissan Versa, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,701 miles.
Which Nissan Versa year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Nissan Versa has the most brake complaints (42), compared with 22 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Nissan Versa?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Versa is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.