2010 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2010 Nissan Versa, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (42% of reports).
- 69suspension complaints
- 55,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 18%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 29 of 69 complaints (42%)
- Side front: mentioned in 8 of 69 complaints (12%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 7 of 69 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 62 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 1 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.
There has been a popping and creaking noise when turning the wheel at low speeds to the left, the passenger side of the car has now dropped and the spring, struts and mounts have to be replaced. The same issue that these make and models were recalled for, yet the vin does not have any recalls.
Driver side rear coil spring broke without warning. Car was in motion on a city street. Road surface was smooth. No bumps, potholes or railroad tracks.
Driver side front coil spring broke while vehicle in motion on a city street. Clunking sound heard thereafter from same area.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Nissan Versas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about suspension for the 2010 Nissan Versa (26% of the 269 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 2010 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 55,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2010 Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 29 of 69 complaints, followed by “side front” (8).
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