2008 Nissan Versa: clunking or noise when steering

5 of the 381 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Versa describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

2013
1
2012
1
2011
4
2010
1
2009
5
2008
5
2007
4

What owners say

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Steering · 31,000 miles · NJ

Loud clunk noise and loud popping noise coming from the steering wheels when making left turn at 5 to 10 MPH , on and off noise sometimes cold weather sometimes hot weather, when parked and engine is on turning steering wheels right and left makes loud knuckle popping noise.

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Suspension · 27,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that she would hear a clicking noise while turning at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front suspension system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Steering · FL

2008 nissan versa, steering noise and klunking sound when turning right at slow speeds. I have read on the internet that many other versa owners have had the same problem. It seems like this should be a recall item by the nissan dealers.

Filed May 20, 2010 · Steering · 8,000 miles · NY

Steering wheel has a clunking feel and makes a clunking noise when the wheel is turns sharply to the left or right when stopped or at low speeds. I have mentioned this twice when I took the car to the dealers for oil changes and was told "that is just the way ste steering column feels".

Filed May 18, 2010 · Steering · 18,000 miles · MD

The steering wheel has a clunk or pop that is both audible and felt in the wheel when making turns to the right at low speeds. At 10,000 miles I began hearing and feeling this clunk. At 18,000 miles I brought my vehicle to the dealer and they said they would have to replace the entire steering column and that it was a safety concern. The stopped the sound and the pop/clunk. 1000 miles later the sound started reappearing. I brought my vehicle to the dealer 5 times since and the dealer claims to not be able to hear the sound. I am aware of two technical service bulletins on this issue. I believe the part is systemic defective and unsafe. I believe this needs to be researched as a defect and requires a recall.