2007 Nissan Versa: broken coil spring

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · 70,000 miles · CT

Nissan recall my front coil spring broke on the driver's side. I had placed my car into drive, went to move the car forward and heard the part break and fall to the ground. I paid to get it replaced and it cost me over $1,000. I never received notification that this part was recalled. Found out today, march 2, 2019 that it was recalled after receiving notice of an airbag recall and immediately calling the given number.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · MI

The front coil spring broke in two impaling my front passenger side tire and locking up my front end resulting in a lose of control while driving. After having my vehicle towed and repaired I learned of a recall by nissan which I had no prior knowledge of because I was never notified until after the incident. Nissan has repeatedly denied to reimburse me for repairs in direct violation numerous sections of 49cfr part 573.13

Filed May 24, 2018 · Airbags, Suspension · 125,000 miles · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. The contact took the vehicle to harbor nissan (4336 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v449000 (air bags) and 17v028000 (air bags). At the dealer, the contact was informed by the technician that the coil spring assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was only partially repaired and the dealer charged the contact for the coil spring corrosion repair. Afterwards, the contact stated that the vehicle veered while driving various speeds. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · PA

Takata recall - replacement parts for both the front driver (manufacturer recall number pm685 the federal safety agency recall number 17v‑449) and front passenger (manufacturer recall number pm657 the federal safety agency recall number 16v‑349) were not made available by nissan to my nissan dealer (conicelli nissan in conshohocken, pa). Coil spring recall - replacement parts for the front coil spring (manufacturer recall number pm565 the federal safety agency recall number 15v‑573) were not made available by nissan to my nissan dealer (conicelli nissan in conshohocken, pa). This is pathetic behavior by nissan and its suppliers.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Suspension · 130,900 miles · MD

After driving on the highway we parked the car. We noticed a portion of broken coil spring lying under the front passenger tire. After investigation we found this was a portion of the bottom of the front suspension coil. I checked the front driver side and found the bottom of the coil is broken, but has not yet fallen from the suspension mount. I checked the federal safety agency site and learned there was a recall for the front coils (the federal safety agency recall 15v‑573). I called nissan and they told me this recall does not apply to our VIN, it is limited to cars sold/registered on the east coast. This car as originally in ca, then went to wa, then germany before it was recently brought to md. This car has not been in an accident, nor driven over rough terrain; so it is hard to comprehend how both coils would have cracked. The noted recall defect of 'insufficient corrosion coating' it listed as only applicable to east coast cars; but this incident seems to point to it being a broader manufacturing defect.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Suspension · 81,170 miles · VA

I was driving at approximately 5-10 MPH on a slight downward slope when the vehicle suddenly made a loud noise, the vehicle was jarred, and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. After exiting the vehicle, I found the front passenger tire had come off from the suspension, and it was misaligned and sticking out at an angle. In addition, there were shattered pieces of vehicle parts on the ground. The vehicle was resting only on three tires. Luckily the vehicle stopped rather than rolling down the slope and colliding with several cars as well as people; however, the vehicle did have to be towed as it was not drive-able following the incident. The vehicle required over $640 worth of repairs including but not limited to the control arm, drive axle and shaft. Several months following the incident, nissan opened a campaign specifically for corrosion of the front coil springs. The vehicle had been driven in michigan from 2007 to summer 2012 where there is heavy snow and salt on the roads in the winter. From the summer 2012 to now, the vehicle has been driven in the dc metro area. I took the vehicle to a nissan dealership in april 2016 to have the campaign completed, which was replacing the front coil springs. Upon inspection of the vehicle by nissan, I was told that nissan was unable to replace solely the front coil springs because they were unable to disassemble other parts needed to get to the coil springs due to other parts having significant damage from corrosion (ex. Strut, bearing, mount, etc.). As a result, multiple parts (not just the coil springs) had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Suspension · 163,405 miles · NC

In 2014, my versa's rf coil spring fractured. A large piece of it actually detached and fell onto the road as the car was being driven out of my driveway. I took it to a private garage and the spring and strut were replaced. In fall of 2015 I received the recall notice regarding this issue. In january 2016, I took the car to capital nissan in wilmington, nc, where I now live, and I was told that in order for the recall to be completed, I would need to purchase a new rf and lf strut out of pocket because the existing struts are fused by corrosion to the mounts. Moreover, I was told by the nissan recall center that I could not be reimbursed for the repairs I already had completed until I had the recall work completed. So, I am being held hostage by nissan. They won't make good the repairs that the recall forces them to make unless I pay them more money and they won't reimburse me for repairs already made by me that were necessitated by the defect that LED to the recall. This does not seem right to me and I am appealing to you for redress. I hope you can help me. I don't think your recall went far enough, by the way. Later in the summer of 2014, the repair facility to which I had taken the versa for the strut was inspecting my car and informed me that the crossmember for the automatic transmission, as well as the lower right control arm, were corroded to the point of failure and needed to be replaced. I couldn't believe that the workmanship on this car could be so shoddy that parts would rust out in such a wholesale fashion - not until I received the recall notice. That repair cost me an additional $1600 (roughly, excluding tax). I can provide you with invoices for these repairs, if it will help you understand the problem and perhaps take a closer look at others' corrosion-related troubles with the nissan versa.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Suspension · VA

Pulling into driveway heard a loud pop and the front end went down. Found the front passenger side tire flat and a broken spring on the ground behind it. When the dealer was called about cost to fix we were told it is under recall. We had not been made aware of the recall and thankfully this did not happen at 70mph speed. Very concerned for those who are still driving these unaware of this hazard.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Suspension · 115,537 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. While driving 50 MPH, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front driver side tire. The contact pulled over and noticed the coil spring on the ground under the front driver side tire. The contact immediately picked the spring up and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the front driver and passenger side coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension) and contacted the manufacturer to be reimbursed for the repairs, but the claim was denied. The failure mileage was 115,537.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Suspension · 44,500 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the vehicle. The vehicle began to wobble and there was a rubbing sound that was heard when making left and right turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side coil spring had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,500. The consumer stated the nissan offered to replace both front springs at no charge and reimburse the amount for what was already repaired. Updated 2/1/2016*js

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Suspension · 96,541 miles · NH

I own a 2007 nissan versa sl hatchback. I am the second owner. Purchased car with 78,000 miles. Car was pre-inspected before purchase. My certified master mechanic gave the car very high marks. At around the 96450 mileage mark, I noticed a creaking sound when turning steering wheel. My mechanic inspected it and determined my lower right ball joint needed repair. He also determined my left front driver coil spring was broken. I keep my car in very good working order and gently drive it around 10,000 miles per year since purchasing it. Not sure why these two items malfunctioned. I have noticed other versa owners on the internet reporting similar problems. Thanks for looking into this.

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Suspension · 84,211 miles · WI

Front left coil spring broke while leaving parking spot; broken spring came to rest on tire (damaged). Looked online and lo and behold, versas 2008-2010 are apparently being looked at for this. Mine is a 2007, but I want to put this out there so others know to have theirs checked out. Thank god I was going 5mph as I pulled out, not at 70mph.