Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 479 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Nissan Versa across 14 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (182). The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (41% of reports).
- 479suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $980typical 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 197 of 479 complaints (41%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 51 of 479 complaints (11%)
- Front passenger side: mentioned in 42 of 479 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Nissan Versa at $980, and half of them between $600 and $1,250.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), 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 413 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 479 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 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 (2)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Model years: 2012
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles 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 December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. This campaign expands recall 15V573.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
Driving home heard loud metallic soundingâpopâ sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.
Brake Caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.
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…
We have had this car since 2017 and in that time the bearings have had to be replaced 3 times and about to be a 4th. Considering that your tire can come completely off while driving shouldnât this be a recall? 1st replacement was in 2018
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Versas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 479 owner complaints about suspension for the Nissan Versa. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Versa suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Nissan Versa?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $600 and $1,250), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 197 of 479 complaints, followed by “heard loud” (51).
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