[HOW TO] Fix a Rusted Out Nissan Versa Exhaust (2012-2017 Sedan & Note) 

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This is Vin Diesel here and I've got to say, I never thought I'd be driving a Nissan Versa Note. But the way it sounds now thanks to Fondupot's Garage has made me a believer!

As a lady, shops tend to give me a hard time, even though I know what I'm talking about, so I like to fix my car myself. Buying a Nissan was absolutely a mistake, but I'm working with what I have. Thanks for this video and all the part numbers! Also, your car ramp is ingenious. I subscribed right after this video, because you're doing great work helping us non-mechanics do the work we can. Much love from the Midwest US 💖

This is exactly what I needed! My exhaust broke off at the exact area. Thank you so much for the part list and thorough explanation through the installation

Thank you! Every Nissan I owned did this around the 80k - 90k mark. Even my old 1994 Sentra! My wife '18 Versa Sedan is going out now. I do all my own work so shouldn't be too hard. Thanks for the video!!

EXACTLY the location my (under 60k miles) 2014’s exhaust system came apart. Thanks so much for the peace of mind - and saved $$$! - that this is fairly common thing and not something I effed up. We’re in the NE/coastal too, so I’m surprised this didn’t happen sooner.

Thanks for posting this. Helped me fix the exact same problem on my wife's car (same year too!). Cheers.

I have Nissan Versa Note 2016 on 106k milage and now I ran into the muffler trouble. Thank you for the video. Now I need more parts before process with repairs!

Thank you, just saved me a ton of cash on my repair! Now I just hope I can do it as smoothly.

Thank you! Very well produced and informative!

Thank you for this! OMG, this JUST happened to me, same 2016 Note, almost the same mileage! Funny that almost the only thing rusty under this car is the ENTIRE exhaust system! Parts will be order for me soon.

The flange joints are a poorly engineered failure point, as documented by the numerous complaints posted on-line about this problem occurring over many years of the model line. The weld on the flange at the front of the pipe from my muffler (2009 Versa 1.6) failed. I replaced the muffler (which included that pipe and flange). Two years later, the flange at the rear end of the "front pipe" (from the resonator) failed. At that point, I simply cut off both flanges, inserted a connector that slipped over the ends of the pipes, and sealed using clamps.

Woohoo, the video finally dropped. Can't say I'm not disappointed with the amount of fire shown :(. Fire game needs to be stepped up.

As the kids of today say, and very much with a pun intended; this vid is FIRE!!! 🔥

I just had my exhaust solder back together with new flanges, it a nissan note 2017 with 82 000km... it cost me about 345 Canadien dollar. I live in Quebec Canada with a lot a snow in the winter

This LITERALLY just happened to me. My 2017 Versa decided to become a racecar overnight. I just checked and my muffler sheared off the same way.

I have a 2015 and my rusty exhaust is becoming an issue.

Vroom vroom. Great job. 👍🏻

I’m gonna attempt this… never done this before…these part fit a 2010 Nissan Versa hatchback?? It’s so rusty it’s ridiculous, it’s been rusty since first 5 years of owning this car, Nissan exhausts are trash! Any special tips to give me, no car training what’s so ever.

Very good video

Would you replace the cat if replacing the rest of the exhaust? Or try to save the cat? It's less labor at the shop to replace ALL new exhaust.

What are best methods for removing exhaust donut gasket between catalytic converter pipe & resonator pipe? I have one that's completely bonded to the cat' pipe flange & has partially come off except for the inner-most perimeter edge - there's metal grating connecting the partially intact part that's removed from the edge of the cat' pipe & the stuck inner-most part of the donut gasket

I have a 2010 Versa sedan. The catalytic converter is shot and the muffler is held up with a wire coat hanger. I live in TN and the whole exhaust system is rusted.

What brand model torch did you use in the video? The ones on Amazon look pretty bad. Thanks

My exhaust on my 2015 Versa Note just did this. Having a hell of a time getting the spring bolts off. I noticed you didn’t put a nut on the spring bolts when you replaced them. Can you enlighten me as to why a nut isn’t needed at the back of the Cat?

Is there a spray on anti-rust product I can use to coat my new parts to prevent this quick corrosion? My new muffler is completely rusted after just ONE winter here in the Midwest.

Hi, I have a similar problem and I was wondering if I buy the muffler, will it come with the gasket, bolts, etc? Or do I order that separately? Thank you!

Hui there and thanks for your video.I am having a problem with my 2015 Nissan versa,and I think it might be the muffler as my car sounds like a motorcycle now.My car is also consuming more fuel than before,could it also be my catalytic converter or just muffler,or maybe both? that is causing the sudden spike in fuel consumption.

how about the other gasket on the other side of the cat mine leaks. where would I find the gasket for the other side for a nissan versa 2007.

Cheap double stick welds, decided I'm putting a glass pack on mine

What torch do you use? Can you add a link?

My local dealer is a joke, they wanted 3,200 for these parts. Everything has to be racket these days.

Yeah I have a 2019 Versa and my exhaust looks like crap. I keep getting a P2096 code and I bet it is because the exhaust is trashed.

I feel like this issue was planned obsolescence on Nissan's part.

some state laws cover to 70,000 to 80,000 miles dealer knows this .. check your state laws.. dealer don't tell you this..

My wifes car has literally the exact same problem rusted off right at the flange. Complete junk

Wow mine did the same thing at 70k 🤦

Typical Nissan, needs a new muffler after just 4 years!!