2008 Nissan Versa: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 381 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Versa describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2022
1
2021
1
2020
3
2018
1
2017
1
2016
3
2015
3
2014
2
2013
4
2012
4
2011
2
2010
4
2009
10
2008
6
2007
4

What owners say

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to operate after the key was removed from the ignition. When the key was placed in the ignition, there was an abnormal grinding noise. In addition, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The vehicle was able to be operated after the vehicle was restarted manually. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the air bags replaced. The dealer could not replicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred three times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · CA

In september 2013, I began hearing a rattling/squeaky sound in the vicinity of the front passenger side wheel well. The rattling sound is similar to metal bolts rolling around in a metal pan. The squeaky sound is similar to a spring mattress. Approximately in december 2013, I received scheduled maintenance on my vehicle at nicks honda in burlingame, ca. The owner nick theroux informed me that my right shock needed to be changed because it "gone". The service inspection also determined a possible coil problem. As I researched the nissan suspension issue online, I learned that similar versa suspension issues exist nation wide.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · LA

Car is having trouble backing up. Brakes are squealing.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · LA

Car is having trouble backing up. Brakes are squealing.

Filed May 12, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 47,000 miles · MD

The car has begun to make a loud metal clunking sound at the top right suspension as well as what almost sounds like a grinding but not similar to that of the braking system. I was going around a curve at the time. The sound gets worse when going down a hill changing speeds, switching lanes, on pot holes or an uneven surface. I took it to a few different places and could not reproduce the problem at the time. While driving with a more experienced mechanic he was able to determine the sound to be isolated to the right strut and the left inner tie rod. He said that the struts are usually only replaced once in a cars lifetime so I am wondering why it needs to be replaced so soon. I am writing the complaint because I think this has been an issue all along. The car needs an abnormal amount of realignments and brake replacements. When I first received the car the rotors and brakes had to be replaced because somehow they had been installed backwards. The steering has always felt insecure as well as the feeling when pressing the gas and the brakes. The feeling I have now under the pedals when the sound of the strut malfunctioning engages I have felt all along but not this intensely. There may be an issue with the parts used as I have spoken to so many nissan owners who reported the same issue of steering and exhaust system issues on nissans.

Filed Mar 13, 2010 · Brakes · PA

Premature wearing of rear brakes, squealing and vibration. There was a squeaking problem with the brakes when the car was purchased new on 2/18/2008. The rear brake shoes were replace on 9/26/08 with 5,460 miles on vehicle. Car was sent to nissan dealer for state inspection on 12/8/2009 with 17,339 miles. Rear brake linings were down to 2/32 of an inch. Nissan will not fix under warranty.