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2009 Nissan Versa Steering Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Nissan Versa, 6% of all 503 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 19 Versa model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 57,629 miles.

Steering complaints
28
6% of 503
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,629 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan Versa steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2010, latest Oct 4, 2024.

2009 Nissan Versa steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Mar 2012Oct 2013Dec 2014Jun 2015May 2016Jan 2019
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Oct 2024; peak Jun 2011 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Versa model year

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

  1. 200722 (6%)
  2. 200823 (6%)
  3. 200928 (6%)
  4. 201011 (4%)
  5. 201121 (8%)
  6. 201224 (5%)
  7. 20138 (4%)
  8. 201410 (5%)
  9. 201520 (12%)
  10. 20167 (9%)
  11. 20173 (5%)
  12. 20182 (4%)
  13. 20192 (8%)
  14. 20201 (2%)
  15. 20214 (13%)
  16. 20220 (0%)
  17. 20230 (0%)
  18. 20241 (1%)
  19. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Versa have steering problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Nissan Versa, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,629 miles.
Which Nissan Versa year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Versa has the most steering complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Nissan Versa?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Versa is classified under steering. 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.