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#213 of 226 Re: 2011 Nissan Versa Engine Burn out [sweetsong] by versatile1

Oct 15, 2012 (8:55 pm)

Replying to: sweetsong (Oct 15, 2012 4:38 pm)
One simple but valuable habit to have with any vehicle is to check engine oil and all fluid levels every time you stop for gas.
Many people never look under the hood as they believe it's done by service station then when things happen they cannot give statistics on service neither have an idea if burning oil has been a problem and for how long.

#214 of 226 Re: Engine knock [versatile1] by ccn

Oct 17, 2012 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: versatile1 (Aug 10, 2012 11:00 am)
I have had my 2010 Nissan Versa SL hatchback in the nissan dealership so many times for the extremely loud engine noise. They keep telling me that it is a normal noise. It sounds to me like the rods are going to fly out of the engine. When I put the car in drive or reverse, it gets even louder. I am just under 35,000 miles on the car. I was still questionable about their answer about my car, so i went to a different dealership, and tried out a 2010 just like mine, with the same amount of miles....NO Knocking noise on that one. Went back to nissan dealership and explained that to them. They will not do anything for me. After all of the problems i have had on this car, I will never buy a Nissan again. Ohh not to mention all the noise on the dashboard. Plastic on plastic cracking noise all the time.

#215 of 226 Re: Engine knock [ccn] by versatile1

Oct 17, 2012 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: ccn (Oct 17, 2012 3:55 pm)
Indeed! I know where you are coming from. With my 2010
I started trying to get them to acknowledge this noise is not normal and this with less than 3000 miles on the vehicle.
I left it there a couple of times as it has always been worst when cold.
It was at the point where it would not even start or get in the shop. Te answer has always been they do that until one day I vented to them and mentioned my intentions of taking them to court for not sharing important information etc. Their spontaneous and immediate reply was the injectors are noisy. Fix them I said, we cant do they replied stubbornly.
That was enough info for me as I do have a bit of automotive experience so went on the web and found out this is a common unmentioned problem with many makes of vehicles.
On advice from a mechanic friend who mentioned that injectors will indeed foul up even in a new vehicle because of poor fuel at the mexico assembly plant. this led me to research th date of manufacture which was mid april 2010. I bought the car new end of august 2010. This meant it has been sitting on the lot for four months with the assembly line fuel in it. I never went back to the dealer but started a regimen of adding injector cleaner and alternately approx 8 oz of motor oil in the fuel tank.
After approx one year of this remedy, the noise is down to what I consider normal level. Dealers will not mention these tricks so not to contradict Nissan's policy of no additives in oil or gas.
You also have to bear in mind that if if you got other problems wit fuel system or sensor and they can prove it, for get about the emission warranty! But it seems to be working for me and if you are not sure dont try it.

#216 of 226 two versa family by rockstardad

Nov 01, 2012 (11:38 pm)

Our first versa was a 2007 sl hatchback, never had a problem, nada, zilch, my wife is in home health care, 100 miles a day at least, 5 days a week, 31 months of ownership, 98,000 + miles. The reason we traded was our dealer offered to pay off what we owed, put us in a new one, same monthly payment, so Dec of 2010, a new 2011 versa brought home, Merry Christmas baby,,,So far, until yesterday no problems, 74,000 miles already. A tap in the upper engine, sounds like a loose lifter, code P0303, misfire in the #3 cylinder, ok this makes sense, gas to a cylinder without fire, or intermitant fire can cause a ping, tommorrow I will get myself a chiltons handbook, it's kinda late tonite. Mostly I was in awe because the owners manual on 8-20 reads of sparkplugs, I did not know there where any. They are not visible, I never changed any on the 2007. I did change her oil today, and the filter, OH< by the way people, I use fram filters, I changed our filter from the 6607 model recommended to the 7317, same base, just holds more,with the factory filter, it holds 4 and 3/8ths quarts, with the longer filter mine holds 5 quarts even, does it make a difference, I dunno, but i feel better having it that way. I have noticed on both vehicles that if an oil change is overdue, lets say 1000 miles or so, they have a tendency to use it up, most any vehilce will use oil when the viscosity breaks down, like the sun burns water in the pond during a drought, your engine heat burns the oil, oil wears out too, thats why it is recomended changing every 3-5 thousand miles. You know that your spouse or girlfriend requires a certain amount of attention, and/or maintenance, so does your car, I know some cars are lemons, but so are some women, 3rd try to get it right. So, it's not what kind of car you have, but how you take care of it after the new wears off, pop the hood, once a week, check her out, wash her even talk to her..she'll listen.....Rock

#217 of 226 Catalytic Converter Problem by windygal1

Nov 11, 2012 (8:47 pm)

OK, I'm back, Nissan had to replace the engine at 55,000 miles and now the catalytic converter is shot and also needs to be replaced. The car has 85,000 miles, 2008 Versa and the extended warranty does not cover it. A cost of $1,200.00. We have 15,000 miles to go until the extended warranty ends and I think it's time to trade this lemon in. Has anyone else had problems with the catalytic converter?

#218 of 226 Re: Catalytic Converter Problem [windygal1] by motorrider

Nov 11, 2012 (9:17 pm)

Replying to: windygal1 (Nov 11, 2012 8:47 pm)
if this is a Calif vehicle and you have proof it failed before 80,000 miles you are covered --
What Should I Do If My First Attempt to Obtain Warranty Coverage Is
Denied?
 
     If your first attempt to receive emissions warranty coverage is
denied, you should do the following:
 
    1) Ask for a detailed explanation, in writing as to why emissions
    warranty coverage was denied; and
 
    2) Ask for the name(s) of the person(s) involved in the decision
    to deny coverage, including anyone from the manufacturer's
    regional or zone office; and
 
    3) Ask for the name(s) of the person(s) with the manufacturer you
    should contact to appeal the denial of coverage under the
    emissions warranty.
 
    4) Contact and, if necessary, write to the person mentioned above
    requesting coverage and giving the basis for your request. Repeat
    and continue the appeal process until you are satisfied or have
    exhausted all means of appeal.
 
Then hit up the EPA

#219 of 226 Re: Problem with Starting [jenv] by rkrispy

Jan 10, 2013 (7:48 pm)

Replying to: jenv (Sep 20, 2007 10:58 am)
I had this problem too since i bought my versa in feb of 07. Took it to the dealer several times (could never replicate) - had the fuel pressure regulator part replaced as per the tsb report (did not work at all)...
 
so the other week i went to get new tires and a battery at sam's club since the car is going on 6 years old and would you believe that after 5+ years of annoyance, getting a new battery completly fixed this issue. I don't know if something was wrong with the battery or if the mexicans who manufactured these cars just didn't do it right, but...
 
If you have intermittent problems starting your nissan versa and nissan can't figure it out - get a new battery!!!

#220 of 226 Re: Problem with Starting [rkrispy] by crown5

Jan 10, 2013 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: rkrispy (Jan 10, 2013 7:48 pm)
Commmon sense will dictate a factory battery should not be trusted any more after five years.

#221 of 226 Re: Problem with Starting [rkrispy] by gimmestdtranny

Jan 24, 2013 (11:39 am)

Replying to: rkrispy (Jan 10, 2013 7:48 pm)
Problem could have been a connection going to the battery was disturbed enough to make issue temporarily disappear. Depending on if it was a connection and whether that connection was in fact fixed by default of a proper battery re and re, it may return. If it does, suspect all connections at battery and frame etc. Even the lighter gauge wires too.

#222 of 226 Engine problem and Rattling in dashboard on top of radio by suzyq9241

Mar 20, 2013 (9:47 am)

Ok... at about 30,000 miles... the Nissan Dealership told me my engine block is gone... I had to get a new engine.. ... now I have rattling on top of radio in dash board... help...

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