2008 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2008 Nissan Versa, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (47% of reports).
- 70suspension complaints
- 62,400median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 15%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 33 of 70 complaints (47%)
- Front passenger side: mentioned in 10 of 70 complaints (14%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
- Found piece: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
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.
I found a piece of a broken coil spring in my driveway (where multiple cars are parked) in NJ. A quick visual inspection of all the vehicles typically parked near that area did not show any sitting uneven or any obvious evidence of any with problems. A few weeks later, after driving approx 1000…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. Driver side control arm fell out vehicle towed to an independent mechanic for repairs presumably rust/corrosion while pulling out the driveway, the driver side control arm fractured and fell out. Vehicle repaired by an unknown independent mechanic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Nissan Versas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about suspension for the 2008 Nissan Versa (18% of the 381 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 2008 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 62,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2008 Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 33 of 70 complaints, followed by “front passenger side” (10).
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