I was never notified of a recall on my vehicle (no. 15v‑573) that was issued 09/10/15. It appears that it is still incomplete. How are they allowed to get away with not providing a remedy in a timely manner. And now another recall (no. 17v‑449) says they don't even have a part to repair the defect (takata air bag inflator rupture). The first recall says the defect could result in damages that could result in a crash and the air bag deploying could result in death. What options are available when you can't trade in the car? Also, I'm not allowed to take part in the class action because I haven't taken my vehicle to the dealership for repair yet (because I can't). Now I'm very anxious every time I get behind the wheel of my car.
2012 Nissan Versa suspension complaints
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2012 nissa versa hatchback. Front driver's side suspension spring broke sunday, april 16th, 2017. Vehicle's odometer was just over 56,000 miles at the time. Travelling for the weekend, put on about 70 miles before it broke. The spring broke while in park. Unbeknownst to me at the time, this spring was part of recall 15v573000. I had never received any notification regarding this recall, so I had the vehicle serviced at a local shop. Then, after later learning of the recall, I contacted nissan multiple times requesting any form of reimbursement, even partial reimbursement. I was denied because the repair work had not been done by them. They claimed they were "not in a position" to offer any type of reimbursement.
Too bouncy when driving and squeeking sound when driving slow on curves un even that occurs before I got the nissan versa 2012
I had the exact same issue as a recall that was supposedly solved 11 days before my car was manufactured. My car has been on the road for less than 5 years (it will be 5 years this december) and is still under 60,000 miles (it has about 52,000). Both of the front springs recently broke, and I am from one of the states who issued a recall for nissan versas manufactured from 2006- november 11, 2012 (mine was manufactured on november 23, 2012). This type of issue cannot be caused by user error, and the recall that does not cover my vehicle specifically mentioned that the front springs could be corroded by salt on the road for things like snow- something that is a big issue in my state. I believe that the springs should be covered and/or recalled at less than 5 years or 60,000 miles, especially so soon after they allegedly fixed/changed the part outlined in the recall. I started hearing clunking noises that increased over the course of a week in sound and frequency, only when I turned my wheel far (in either direction) whether stationary or in motion, regardless of speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal popping noise emitting from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension); however, the repair failed to remedy the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the abnormal popping noise was associated with the recall repair. The dealer diagnosed that the protective plastic cover under the vehicle had loosened and needed to be torqued to specifications. The contact stated that the plastic cover was tightened to specifications, but the noise was still evident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While driving various speeds and slowing down, the vehicle jerked and a clunking noise was heard from the front driver's side of the vehicle. When the failure occurred, the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the air bag indicator was shut off; however, the failure recurred. The contact also heard a loud knocking noise in the rear of the vehicle when driving over bumps. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they determined that there was no failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Letter from senator markey on behalf of constituent re 2012 nissan versa front coil springs recall. *smd the consumer stated the front coil springs had rotted out. Also, the torque seal on the transmission needed to be replaced.
I was driving around a curve on a city street when my driver side front coil spring snapped impacting the tire causing my vehicle to swerve over a median sustaining major damages to the undercarriage and body of the vehicle. Recall # 15v573000
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While backing out of a parking space, the driver side suspension spring failed, caused a popping noise, and the vehicle vibrated when making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Salesman/dealer did not disclose vehicle maintenance report when requested. Was told that the vehicle was not involved in any accidents. 1) vehicle rolls back after it is put in park. May have been associated with previous recall. 2) when putting car in gear, can feel tugging in the floor board of driver side. Called recall.gov and was told that there were 4 recalls on the vehicle in which 2 had already been performed. Called nissan dealer and scheduled an appointment for service for 12/31 to rectify those issues.
Car squeakes when going over speed bumps or uneven road. Have already had transmission replaced and check engine light came on 4 different times for the mass air flow. My car has only 57,340 miles on it. When their was recall for the transmission, my car VIN was not included in the recall but, ended up having to be replaced.???????
My car has a little over 56,000 miles on it and since having this car I have had several issues with this car. I have taken it to the dealer for repair of the mass air flow and related components on 3 separate occasions. I have had 1 CVT transmission replacement and knows seems like something is going on with the suspension. After doing research, I have found several complaints and a service bulletin for this same issues which is sasid to be the spring coils. This is ridiculous to have this many issues with a car that is only 3 years old and less than 60,000 miles on it. Nissan needs to offer every customers that owns this car a replacement car.seriously!!! Not to mention all the other recalls that never get associated with your VIN but, still has the issues.
Since the car made noise when I turned right or left, I went to individual repair shop to check and they found out the left suspension spring was totally broken into two parts. There is no injury or accident due to the break but it was very gangerous condition if I kept driving.
I was driving at the speed of 40 MPH. Suddenly, there was a big sound like 'bang' from underneath the car. I pulled the car over and when I turned the steering wheel, I can hear noise. Later that day, I found front driver side coil spring was broken.
While pulling into a parking space with my steering wheel turned sharply to the left I heard a loud metal thump in the right front wheel well. The next day at the service shop I was told that I had a broken right front spring that had compromised my strut. The whole repair ended up costing me $749. It is important to note that drive a 2012 versa with only 56,753 miles on it! There is no way that this spring should have broken! I didn't hit any bumps or potholes, I was just pulling into a parking space. Had this happened at highway speed and popped a tire or severed a brake line a serious accident could have occurred. There is obviously a defect in the springs that are being used, nissan needs to seriously look into this issue.
Backing out of parking spot, turning left, the front coil springs (both driver and passenger side) broke. The nissan dealer replaced both front coil springs. There is an the federal safety agency case open (recently open- case # pe 15-019) to investigate front coil springs breaking. The federal safety agency case states nissan versa model years 2008 to 2010 are under investigation. My nissan versa is a 2012 model year/hatch back. The coil springs breaking are not limited to the 2008 to 2010 model years. I'm located in canada, just wanted to share this info with the federal safety agency. Nissan canada took almost 10 weeks to replace the coil springs. They cited a parts manufacturing problem with their supplier in japan.
The car is swaying from left to right. Especially on the highway. There seems to be alot of play in the steering wheel. And the handling appears to be very loose. This is very danger and could cause alot of accidents.
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