Nissan versa 2011 hatchback sl. Front right(passenger side) coil spring snapped and hit against inner fender. Spring snapped near the top of the coil where the first full downward coil comes in contact with the uppermost end of the spring. I first noticed a noise when backing out of the driveway onto the street. Our local nissan service department said, "haven't had that problem", and suggested I contact nissan USA when I inquired about possible compensation for the defect. I have not received an acknowledgment or reply from nissan. The local nissan dealer couldn't tell me if they had the springs in stock for the repair, but in a way, would I really want them? I had to put two, aftermarket strut/spring assemblies in the car to get it back on the road a.s.a.p. Crazy for a car with 65k miles on asphalt roads. I feel for the people who have had tires punctured by the broken springs and I too am still concerned about my wife driving the car on the interstate, even with the different brand struts/springs.
2011 Nissan Versa suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that she was made aware by an independent mechanic during a routine maintenance that the strut mounts were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. While turning the vehicle at a low speed, the contact heard a loud noise near the steering column. The noise was heard for six months. The dealer stated that the strut mounts and spring tubs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
While car was sitting in driveway (getting washed), I heard loud pop and front end dropped a couple of inches. Right front coil spring spontaneously broke. Car has been very gently driven for 3 years, 28,000 miles.
2011 nissan versa was taken into the dealership for not shifting out of park. At the time, powertrain warranty was no longer in effect. Dealer advised, that the shifter solenoid is not functioning and needs to be replaced. The cost for the shifter solenoid is approximately $600.00 dollars. I conducted a research and discovered nissan has this problem with most of their vehicles at low mileage. Nissan has not issued a recall on the vehicle. In addition, the suspension is also making noises and has been diagnosed by an automotive technician, who has advised the strut needs to be replaced. The vehicle makes clicking noised when turning to the right or left. The cost for oem strut is approximately $ 200.00. I am having to many issues with this vehicle and considered to trade it in if nissan does not recall vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle made a knocking noise when attempting to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the strut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
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