2007 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Nissan Versa, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,375 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (37% of reports).
- 54suspension complaints
- 64,375median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 20 of 54 complaints (37%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 9 of 54 complaints (17%)
- Felt steering: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Nissan Versa suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Versa | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Versa | 3 | 5% | 178 |
| 2017 Versa | 3 | 5% | 32,225 |
| 2016 Versa | 3 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Versa | 7 | 4% | 70,650 |
| 2014 Versa | 6 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2013 Versa | 6 | 3% | 29,000 |
| 2012 Versa | 28 | 6% | 56,877 |
| 2011 Versa | 46 | 17% | 70,100 |
| 2010 Versa | 69 | 26% | 55,500 |
| 2009 Versa | 182 | 36% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Versa | 70 | 18% | 62,400 |
| 2007 Versa | 54 | 15% | 64,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Have had to have the roters, brakes and tire changed about every 2 months, i only drive maybe 2000 miles monthly. Within 2 months the car is shaking.
Due to rust corrosion on the underneath frame and carriage of this vehicle, the control arm on both sides has snapped out of place. This has affected my steering capabilities. It also almost caused a serious accident on the highway. I am lucky to be alive. The vehicle is with my mechanic and i will…
The pieces on the door handle of 2007, seem to pop out over time. Drive side key entry and the passenger side door. I know of three nissan versa's have caught fire and all from the cavalier converter... The heater core has some issues. This car had an airbag recall and i don't believe my airbags…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Nissan Versas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Nissan Versa (15% of the 354 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Versa suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,375 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 20 of 54 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (9).
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