Is the 2007 Nissan Versa a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
C6.5/10
The 2007 Nissan Versa can be a practical choice for those on a budget, but potential buyers should be cautious of transmission issues.
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Pros
- Affordable purchase price
- Spacious interior for a subcompact
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Known CVT transmission issues
- Interior quality feels cheap
- Lacks power in acceleration
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
27 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Radiator and cooling system failures
- CVT transmission problems
- Susceptibility to electrical issues such as faulty door locks
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (9)
The 2007 Nissan Versa has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module (campaign 22E066000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever …
- Seat Belts — ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLU…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag i…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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