How common are structure and body complaints on the 2010 Nissan Versa?

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Versa, making up 9% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Versa's body or structure issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body category on the 2010 Versa.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Versa is 71,178 miles.

What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2010 Versa?

Owners most frequently report exterior door handles breaking or coming off, along with seat back locking and electrical/lock glitches.

Did any 2010 Versa structure or body complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury connected to Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Versa, including one report of a seat back failing to stay upright during a collision.

2010 Nissan Versa Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Nissan Versa, 9% of that year's 268 total complaints. Owners most often report door handles breaking off, seat backs failing to stay upright in a crash, and electrical/lock glitches, with failures at a median 71,178 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 24; 9% of 268
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 71,178 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Exterior door handles break off or come loose in hand when pulling to open the door, sometimes needing dealer replacement more than once.
Driver's seat back reportedly failed to stay locked upright during a rear-end crash, allowing the seat to recline fully with a passenger aboard.
Power door locks reportedly lock and unlock on their own while the vehicle is moving, along with flickering odometer and fuel gauge readings.
Owners report a rumbling or roaring noise traced to the rear muffler assembly breaking loose and rubbing against the frame.
Front suspension components (springs/struts) reportedly failed, producing a rattling sound felt through the whole car.
Trunk or hatchback fails to open and airbag indicator stays off despite being taken to a dealer for diagnosis.

When 2010 Nissan Versa body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2010, latest Jun 4, 2019.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Jun 2019; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Versa model year

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

200720 (6%)
200812 (3%)
200922 (4%)
201024 (9%)
201114 (5%)
201221 (4%)
201320 (10%)
201414 (7%)
201514 (8%)
20161 (1%)
20175 (8%)
20182 (4%)
20191 (4%)
20205 (8%)
20211 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2010 Nissan Versa?: NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Versa, making up 9% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Versa's body or structure issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body category on the 2010 Versa.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Versa is 71,178 miles.
What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2010 Versa?: Owners most frequently report exterior door handles breaking or coming off, along with seat back locking and electrical/lock glitches.
Did any 2010 Versa structure or body complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury connected to Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Versa, including one report of a seat back failing to stay upright during a collision.