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2011 Nissan Versa Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2011 Nissan Versa, 8% of that year's 269 total complaints. Six of these complaints involved crashes and six involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints
21
8% of 269
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out suddenly at low speeds, sometimes accompanied by brake failure, leading to loss of control.
  • The power steering warning light comes on intermittently, and steering assist is lost until the vehicle is turned off and restarted.
  • The steering wheel locks or seizes without warning, both while parked and during sharp turns, in some cases causing a collision.
  • Rack and pinion failure occurs after an abnormal noise is heard while turning, requiring dealer replacement.
  • Loose steering column and adjustment lever were reported, tied to a separate airbag-related recall campaign.
  • Loss of steering control has been reported alongside broken suspension components such as the coil spring and sway bar.

When 2011 Nissan Versa steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 7, 2010, latest Oct 6, 2021.

2011 Nissan Versa steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Dec 2010Mar 2014Jul 2015Apr 2016Jun 2017Jan 2018Mar 2019
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Oct 2021; peak Dec 2010 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2011 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. 201011 (4%)
  2. 201121 (8%)
  3. 201224 (5%)
  4. 20138 (4%)
  5. 201410 (5%)
  6. 201520 (12%)
  7. 20167 (9%)
  8. 20173 (5%)
  9. 20182 (4%)
  10. 20192 (8%)
  11. 20201 (2%)
  12. 20214 (13%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (1%)
  16. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Nissan Versa have?
NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2011 Versa, which is 8% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Versa steering problem?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2011 Versa.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2011 Versa?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2011 Versa is 35,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Versa steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 21 steering complaints, 6 involved crashes and 6 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
Is steering a bigger issue for the 2011 Versa than other model years?
The 2011 Versa's 8% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than the 2010 (4%), 2013 (4%), and most later years, but lower than 2015 (12%) and 2021 (13%).

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.