2007 Nissan Versa Consumer Reviews

beware of gas economy

Written by: Alan Mcsavage on 11/09/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

Review

DO NOT BUY! I cannot even get 350kms per 50lt tank. My 1995 Toyota Corolla still gets over 450kms on a 40lt tank. How can a 4 cylinder with all the new technology get worse mileage than most 8 cylinder cars. I was totally deceived into believing I was getting a fuel efficient car. From now on I will stick to Toyota! DO NO BE DECEIVED!!!!

Favorite Features

Great interior space.

Suggested Improvements

GAS MILEAGE AND NO DECEIVING!!!!!

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At 38,000 miles

Written by: Ron on 11/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Purchased the SL CVT in Nov. 2007 and no problems except one wheel leaking air requiring weekly fill up. Tire sensor lets me know when to fill, but dealer cannot find or fix wheel leak. Totally reliable, no other fixes so far. Everything holding up well and no rattles yet. Car is garaged and kept clean in and out. Northwest weather is mild on vehicles. Tried Fit Corolla Civic and Scion but purchased Versa for smooth quiet ride and large passenger space. The Hondas were a better driver's car but too noisy and rougher riding. Mileage has averaged 30.2 to date. Suburban driving: 29mpg, High speed 70+ Hiway = only around 30 mpg. Worst city driving mileage was 26 mpg. Quiet at idle and hiway

Favorite Features

Blue tooth, SL convenience lighting pkg and console, keyless entry. Easy engress egress with wide opening doors. Quiet and smooth ride. Steering wheel controls for hands free, sound system and cruise control. Very good on snow and ice. Accurate cruise control.

Suggested Improvements

For long trips, a little firmer seat cushion. Need cheaper wiper blades ($42), easier turn in for curvy roads, seems to resist leaving a straight line just a bit before turning (not bad but slightly annoying). Needed to have ABS and traction control more available for the 2007 and 2008s.

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Great Car

Written by: bscanlan on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Just sold my 2007 Versa after 39000 miles and 38 months. I am sad to see it go as it was a great car. Inexpensive to buy, great mileage (32 mpg), reliable, and fun. I have never had a car with as good a drivers position and/or visibility. As a fun and well-built people mover, it has no equal; certainly not the Fit or Yaris; it is in a class by itself. It served me well and never complained. Good job Nissan. Thanks Versa.

Favorite Features

Drivers position and visibility, auto express up and down, huge cabin, quality interior materials for the segment, steering feel, true versa-tility.

Suggested Improvements

None

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From 98 Corolla to 07 Versa

Written by: Bill on 10/04/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Wanted to update my car into this decade before it's too late...Didn't like the Corolla design this time and the Versa just felt right.

Favorite Features

Loved the look of the interior and the size of the exterior for tight parking.

Suggested Improvements

HUBCAPS! Bought my car on Friday and lost the hubcap on my Monday freeway commute..Never had this problem with Toyota! Also needs better gas mileage. 98 Corolla got better MPGs than a smaller car 9 years newer! Turn signals need to be more prominent as have had problems on freeway with lane changes.

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The good the bad &the ugly!

Written by: lee866 on 10/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Well,bought the car in January 07.Refused to buy the cvt transmission as it was untested. Man am i glad reading the other reviews. Seems these cvt's are junk!Our 5 speed auto runs great. We get 30mpg city summer/winter. Traded a5yr old Xterra which was a great car with bad mileage. The only trouble we have had is in getting the underbody wash at the car wash in the winter.Water got into the fuel tank breather and froze solid. Dealership replaced everything under warranty including the charcoal canister. Don't get the underbody spray anymore! Weird smell when you turn on heater. Taking it back for clunk in front end. Whole front just feels loose. All in all half the price of the Xterra twice the mileage

Favorite Features

Good mileage, reliable

Suggested Improvements

What do you want for a cheap car. We feel we got what we paid for.

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Does what I bought it to do.

Written by: mattman on 10/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

While I haven't reached sticker highest is 35 lowest is 29 in 20K miles with routine service (in NJ with crappy winter gas, traffic & horrible roads). I've had a few trim piece issues but that's it (haven't lost a hub). Bought it to carry lots of stuff (does), get good hwy mpg for my commute (does), comfortable seats (yep), cheap payment (you bet), not breakdown (doesn't). One errant pass airbag rattle that only comes out in winter would be my only nagging complaint, but even that is seasonal. Keep tires @ correct pressure and light won't come on; duh. Easy oil changes for the DIY types like myself. A- from me.

Favorite Features

Radio/speakers - I upgraded to the SL only CD changer/aux - brilliant. Light years ahead of my '97 Jag system. Seats are WAY comfortable. My commute + old Hyundai led to lower back problem - gone now. Easy fold rear seats.

Suggested Improvements

Sun visor needs to block more than 5% of side window. More cargo room if seats could fold flat into floor a la Fit. Bulb swap should NOT require removal of entire assembly...I mean really? Standard side airbags but no standard armrest? Sheesh-totally worth the $40 aftermarket.

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2007 Nissan versa

Written by: rotty on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Had problems with a squeaky steering wheel, they covered it under warranty. Also had problems with front struts clunking noise, they replaced the parts under warranty. Gas mileage is not that great. Also have problems with paint coming away in both back doors, have to take it to Nissan to have repainted. Also weatherstripping coming off back doors.

Favorite Features

Lots of room and nice to drive.

Suggested Improvements

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good car but could use improvement

Written by: Nancy on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I bought my Versa hatchback in 9/06 after looking at the Matrix, Fit and Mazda 3. I have never had a problem starting the car, and I find it quite peppy and fun to drive. There are, however, the "little things" that have bothered me about this car that even an economy car shouldn't fall short on: 1. the tire pressure warning light has been on since day 2; 2. 4 wheel covers have fallen off due to low quality plastic pins; 3. the interior cabin gets quite hot from (i'm guessing) engine heat coming thru the ventilation system; and 4. trim pieces have come unglued. Finally, like other reviewers, I have also been disappointed by the gas mileage from this small car: typically 27 city; 30 hwy.

Favorite Features

Interior passenger room, peppy ride, six speed manual transmission, reliability

Suggested Improvements

Exterior quality (wheel cover pins, trim pieces); temperature in interior cabin

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40 Thousand and going

Written by: SEChpman on 08/06/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Use this car as my get to work car( 60 miles) and tight parking car. Have a Nissan Quest also. Have driven this car hard, and at 40,000 miles it is going great. I got it at a good price, just like my other Nissan. This car is designed to be left alone( except for fluid changes) for a long time. Oh, and if you lose a hubcap it will cost you over 60 dollars ( rip)!

Favorite Features

Handles great, does not seem to light in heavy weather. I get 30 miles to gallon all around miles of hard driving. Six gears does the job!I would buy all of my teenage drivers ( 3 in all) one of these if I had the cash.

Suggested Improvements

Windows should come tinted a little more. Better hub cap design( don't use plastic clips).

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DON'T BUY IT!

Written by: iadss77 on 08/04/2009

Vehicle

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car with fuel mileage in mind. I sacrificed ride and comfort for what I thought was going to be great mileage. Bottom line, big mistake! I live in Iowa and during winter my average mileage was 16 city and 24 hwy, now that it's summer I am getting 18 city, 26 hwy which is a full 10 mpg under what it was suppose to be. I am also experiencing problems with the check engine light coming on and losing power at higher speeds. I can not trust this car on the interstates. It rides rough too. Bottom line very bad mistake!

Favorite Features

The radio is good!

Suggested Improvements

Keep the radio, send the rest to the crusher!

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