2010 Nissan Versa Airbags & Restraints Problems
120 owner complaints · median failure at 74,500 miles · typical repair $1,100
The 2010 Nissan Versa has 120 owner complaints about airbags & restraints problems filed with NHTSA, typically reported around 74,500 miles with a typical repair estimate of $1,100. Related reports include 10 alleged crashes, 6 alleged injuries.
Failure profile
| Complaints filed (NHTSA) | 120 |
|---|---|
| Failure mileage — 25th percentile | 62,323 mi |
| Failure mileage — median | 74,500 mi |
| Failure mileage — 75th percentile | 103,000 mi |
| Typical repair estimate | $1,100 |
| Severity rating | Severe |
| Related serious reports | 0 alleged fires, 10 alleged crashes, 6 alleged injuries |
What this means for owners
- Check open recalls first. A manufacturer recall covering this component means the repair is free at a dealer — the 2010 Nissan Versa recall list is on the model year page.
- Reported, not proven. These are unverified owner complaints. Volume shows a pattern worth checking with a dealer or mechanic, not a confirmed defect in every vehicle.
- Mileage is a guide, not a schedule. Half of the reported failures happened before the median mileage and half after — maintenance history and driving conditions move that point a lot.
- Compare within the model line. If this component also fails early on adjacent model years, the pattern is stronger than a single-year spike.
People also ask
Does the 2010 Nissan Versa have airbags & restraints problems?
Owners have filed 120 airbags & restraints-related complaints for this model year, most commonly around 74,500 miles. Complaints are unverified owner reports — check open recalls and service bulletins before assuming a defect.
When does the 2010 Nissan Versa fail in this area?
The median failure mileage for airbags & restraints issues on this model year is 74,500 miles (25th percentile 62,323, 75th percentile 103,000).
How much does the repair cost?
The typical repair estimate for this failure pattern is $1,100. Actual costs vary by shop, region and whether the part is repaired or replaced.
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Source: ProblemsByVin (CC BY 4.0), aggregated from public NHTSA complaint data. Owner complaints are unverified. See Data Sources & Methodology. VinSpecs is an independent service, not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.