2009 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2009 Nissan Versa, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (52% of reports).
- 182suspension complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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 94 of 182 complaints (52%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 22 of 182 complaints (12%)
- Front springs: mentioned in 11 of 182 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2009 Nissan Versa at $950, and half of them between $570 and $1,200.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 170 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
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.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the contact noticed a strong rubber odor. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that a part had…
There is a safety recall campaign for the front coil springs breaking for all Nissan Versas registered in "salt states" The car is registered in a "salt state" and the the front coil has snapped. For a reason that neither corporate Nissan nor the local Nissan service center can explain, this car is…
My spring broke while pulling into a tire shop and went flying across a parking lot, leaving part of the broken spring stuck in the cradle.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Nissan Versas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about suspension for the 2009 Nissan Versa (36% of the 504 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 2009 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 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2009 Nissan Versa?
Owners report a typical cost of $950 (half paid between $570 and $1,200), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2009 Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 94 of 182 complaints, followed by “heard loud” (22).
Other 2009 Nissan Versa problems
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See all 2009 Nissan Versa problems or suspension problems across all Versa years.