2008 Nissan Versa: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Steering · PA

Clunking noises emitted from the front of the car when turning the steering wheel at slower speeds, such as when turning into a parking space. Vehicle was taken to dealership and diagnosed with excessive play between the wheel and tie rod end. Power steering rack was replaced. This occurred at 53,683 miles.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · CT

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

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 Sep 3, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · WI

Vehicle has an increasingly loud clunking noise emanating from front suspension when turn is made or small bump/hole is moved over. Sounds as if there is metal on metal and lose components in the suspension. This noise is not apparent at higher speeds and only is audible when going over a bump/pot hole. Additionally, when vehicle turns, there is a noticeable 'klunk' in the steering assembly that is often exacerbated when going over a bump in the road. Steering feels lose when this happens as if joint is malfunctioning.

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 Jan 22, 2012 · Body, Suspension · NJ

There is a clunking noise coming from the front end, as one rolls over a speed bump at slow speed or enters a driveway. The noise began after 20,000 miles and has worsened ( now has 65,000). After nissan inspected the car it was noted the sub-frame links and struts with strut mount assembly are faulty. Nissan forums are full of complaints regarding the same problem.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Steering · 100 miles · MS

Clunk or popping noise coming for the front suspension or steering column. This can be heard and felt when driving at speeds less than 10 MPH in combination with turning.

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.