On 6/10/16 I was driving on the highway via my 2008 nissan versa when a loud noise occurred, unable to drive, both front tires blew out. Car was shaking a bit uncontrollable. I contacted aaa, technician said both front tires blew out due to failure of spring coils and I could have been killed or killed someone due to this issue on the highway. Dealer replaced front spring coils due to recall, but said I needed to buy two new tires and to put into nissan a reimbursement claim for the tires. I filed the claim with nissan on 6/17/16, to date no response and it is 7/5/16 - no phone calls, no response from nissan. My two tires were damaged and destroyed by nissan's failure/defective equipment. I had to pay approx $300 for two new tires. I have contacted my credit card company to dispute the transaction as I acted in good faith - nissan does not act in good faith not as of 7/5/16. This is a major safety hazard - I could have been killed or caused an accident due to nissan's failure - more should be done if tires are punctured like that - I did not create or cause this, nissan did - be responsible nissan!!
2008 Nissan Versa suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While having the vehicle reparied according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension), the contact was informed that the rear coil springs fractured and needed to be replaced. As a result of the rear coil spring fracture, the vehicle failed state inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While the vehicle was being reversed at a low speed, the front passenger side shook and fell to the ground. The contact observed that the front passenger side coil springs fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local fuel station where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Coil recall I verified that my versa is included in the recall nationwide nissan in lutherville, md 410 252-8000 schedules me for an appointment to replace the springs, then, when I call to confirm the appointment, they deny I have an appointment. They are not servicing the recall. Please help
Exhaust system has been diagnosed with 2 separate failures requiring a weld job in order to repair. I have completed one at the cost of $200 and the second weld estimate is priced at $200. Both instances came on suddenly and without other warning. Exhaust smell occurs when car first starts and disapates after driving several miles. Each occurred at separate times. Both front ball joints have been noted by my mechanic as being looser and indicates needing replacement in the near future in order to avoid potentially fatal collision or significant additional damage to transmission, steering, etc., systems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the coil spring detached in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The abnormal noise recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Total failure of passenger side ball joint w/ separation of cv axel from transaxel resulting in wheel coming off the car. Occured during a low speed left hand turn on city street after stopping for traffic light. Passenger and driver side lower control arms replaced, driver's side as a precautionay measure. Related to the federal safety agency recall 15v‑573 underbody corrosion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While traveling 20 MPH, the front tires performed roughly. It was diagnosed that the suspension was failing, but was not an immediate safety hazard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Broken left front coil spring. Shop found it during routine maintenance and was told this could have caused serious damage if unnoticed.
Not sure of exact timing (approx april 2015) when I brought my car in for a regular service appointment, I was told that when they put the car on the lift, one coil spring fell off in two pieces - I was so fortunate that this happened at the dealership and not on the road! I was told that if it had happened while I was driving, it could have been disastrous. I replaced both springs at that time.
The front coil spring suddenly broke.
Thankfully I have not had an accident yet. However I am very concerned that both front coil springs are missing a chunk from the spring. This was discovered when I had my car in the shop for another issue on 6.12.15. I was informed at this time that with the chunks missing this could cause major issues if either of them pop out of their base. I had my car in for an oil change (at a neighbor's who is a mechanic) yesterday, 9.14.15. I informed him of what his referral guy said to me back in june, and after looking at my car he showed me exactly what the guy was talking about. He told me this was concerning, seeing as my car only has 77,000 miles on it. My rear suspension is acting up too, which may or may not be associated with this. I went to this site & noticed ironically that the front coil spring issues are under investigation at this point. I am trying to make a complaint considering I have one of these cars, which in my mind is no longer safe to drive. I fear, as others have had happen on here, that an accident may occur, with injuries to myself, anyone else in the car with me, or other passengers on the road. I am trying to be proactive on this, & am hoping something will be done to prevent any type of accident to occur again. Nissan should take responsibility for this & fix these immediately at their cost. They should've never put faulty parts on their cars to begin with. These are people's lives possibly at risk.
Repair tech found on inspection that right front spring coil was broken. Discovered that this was a problem with 2008-2010 nissan versa model and was under investigation for recall due to other incidents where damage to other parts of vehicle have occurred.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out. The contact discovered that the coil spring fractured and punctured the tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
My car began to shimmy when stopping and I brought it to a mechanic who said the coil spring on the driver's side was broken and that they would be best replaced in pairs as the other side would not be long before it also broke causing a possible tragic accident. He advised me not to go far with the car before repairing them as a fatal accident could occur. At the bare minimum, the coil spring would go through my new tire and cause even more extensive damage to the car. My son owns a versa as does my former husband and they both have had to replace their coil springs. I feel there must be some type of defect in this product. It seems far too coincidental. There have been 93 other reports as well. Nissan should issuue a recall immediately.
Front suspension spring broke while driving through a parking lot.
The front driver's side coil spring broke. This is the 2nd time htis has happened on this vehicle.
I was rotating my tires when I found that my driver side front coil spring was broken into two parts. Both parts were still attached and I have them. It looks exactly like all the rest of the other complaints for this car as shown in this link. Http://www.leftlanenews.com/the federal safety agency-investigates-nissan-versa-over-broken-coil-springs-88526.html
When going 75 miles an hour the right side front coil spring broke with a very loud noise pulled over to investigate found nothing looking at the tire. This happened just entering arizona so since we couldn't see anything we continued on to pheonix to our destination. We then contacted http://www.honest1glendaleaz.com/ and had them investigate the problem because when going over any bump after that we could hear something loose. Once they looked at it they quickly found the right front coil spring broke and the strut bent. They said the coil broke at the bottom lucky for us nothing flew out to blow the tire when it happened. The car has very low miles and should not have had this happen!
Coil spring on drivers side broke causing a shake and allowing the car to drag when it should not of been able to...updated 11/05/15 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle did mot steer properly after coil spring failure. Updated 1/8/2015
The front passenger side coil spring fractured while the car was in motion. I had been driving about 0.1 miles after a left turn and was traveling at a low rate of speed when the coil fractured and a section of the coil punctured and tore the inner wall of the tire causing a sudden tire failure. The sound of the fracture was very loud metal on metal sound, drawing people out from nearby buildings. The car was towed to the local dealership where new front coil springs were installed, the front passenger tire replaced and a front end alignment was performed.
I was driving on a small paved two lane highway at approximately 45 MPH.I heard a loud noise and shortly after the tire blew out.this happened right before a small side road so I was able to turn onto that road so I wasn't on the highway.due to the flat tire and broken spring the car sat too low for the factory provided jack to fit under the car.I called my brother for assistance and he showed up with my nephew.they were able to lift up on the car just enough so that I could place the jack in the correct position.we put the factory donut spare tire on and I drove to warehouse tire...unfortunately they were just closing down for the day.I had four new tires installed the following tuesday and then took the car to my mechanic.I picked the car up on july 3rd.my mechanic informed that the drivers side coil spring was broken also.the drivers side spring had broken near the top;the passenger side spring broke closer to bottom which allowed it to spin out of place and slice the tire.
Front right spring broke shredding a relatively new tire. We just turned on to a residential street, so fortunately we were going slow and no one was hurt. Car was towed to a nearby sear's auto center where both front springs and struts were rebuilt and an alignment performed. Plus new tire installed. Incident issue was opened with nissan, but they refuse to accept responsibility for this frequently occurring poor quality issue...updated 08/12/15 *bf updated 11/27/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While parking, the front driver side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was repaired shortly after, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 8/6/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway, when the left front coil spring broke. Before she was able to have it repaired, it broke even further two weeks later. The consumer paid for the repairs at her expense. Updated 08/11/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving out of the garage at 5 MPH, a popping sound was heard. The contact noticed that the front driver side coil spring fractured in two places. The incident occurred on may 30, 2015. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, but the dealer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 55,823.
I found a piece front the front of each coli spring laying in my driveway. I looked up the federal safety agency website & found there is an investigation into this specific problem. Investigation no pe 15-019. I have the pieces & can send a picture of the fracture if you would like.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a clunking noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the front driver side coil spring detached from the housing onto the brake rotor and rack and pinion. The mechanic replaced both front coil springs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 8/10/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While the vehicle was backing out of a driveway, the front coil springs fractured without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealer; however, it has not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/17/2017
I was concerned that something was wrong with the car. I was taking it to the garage when the coil spring broke. The jagged end rubbed against the tire causing it to blow out.
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