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2010 Nissan Versa Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Nissan Versa, 7% of its 268 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall on file, and the median mileage at failure was 73,641.

Electrical System complaints
19
7% of 268
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,642 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Headlights intermittently shut off, sometimes triggered by using the turn signal, at various driving speeds.
  • Owners describe a burning smell or smoke from the roof or steering wheel area, in one case followed by a loss of vehicle control.
  • The speedometer becomes unreadable in daylight, making it hard to judge speed.
  • The tire pressure monitoring system light stays on even when tire pressure is correct, with the light reportedly reacting to outside temperature.
  • A check engine light appeared alongside a diagnostic code related to cold start control, paired with a tire sensor warning.

When 2010 Nissan Versa electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2010, latest Jan 16, 2025.

2010 Nissan Versa electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2010Jun 2011Apr 2013Jul 2017Mar 2019Jan 2020
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Dec 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Versa model year

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

  1. 201019 (7%)
  2. 201121 (8%)
  3. 201241 (8%)
  4. 201314 (7%)
  5. 201417 (8%)
  6. 201518 (11%)
  7. 20169 (11%)
  8. 201712 (19%)
  9. 201818 (33%)
  10. 20198 (33%)
  11. 202012 (19%)
  12. 20219 (29%)
  13. 20223 (15%)
  14. 20237 (19%)
  15. 202416 (17%)
  16. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Nissan Versa have?
NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Versa, which is 7% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Versa electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System on the 2010 Versa.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2010 Versa?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Versa is 73,641 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2010 Versa owners report most?
Owners describe intermittent headlight failures, a hard-to-read speedometer, a persistent tire pressure light, and in one case a burning smell followed by a loss of control.
Are electrical complaints worse on the 2010 Versa than other Versa years?
The 2010 Versa's electrical complaints make up 7% of its total complaints, similar to 2011 (8%), 2012 (8%), and 2013 (7%), but lower than years like 2018 and 2019 at 33%.

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.