2017 Nissan Versa - STRUCTURE:BODY Failure Complaint (#b168cc)

2017 Nissan Versa

  • Date of Incident: Aug-10, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Nov-21, 2024
  • Failed components: STRUCTURE:BODY

Hood latch allowed hood to fly open at 30 mph, causing $3100 worth of damage to car, potentially causing serious other vehicular/occupant injuries. Apparently the latch was inadvertently engaged, but the secondary latch did not hold and let the hood fly open. This incident happened 8/2023 but was not reported to nissan and while estimate was obtained, repairs were not made.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern3N1CN7AP*HL******
Drive Type4x2
ManufacturerNISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
MakeNISSAN
ModelVersa
Model Year2017
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine HP109
Engine KW81.2813
Engine Displacement (L)1.6
Engine Displacement (CC)1600
Engine Displacement (CI)97.638
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System Info2nd row outboard and center 3-point manual belts
Plant Company NameNissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
Plant CityAGUASCALIENTES
Plant StateAGUASCALIENTES
Plant CountryMEXICO
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