There has been a popping and creaking noise when turning the wheel at low speeds to the left, the passenger side of the car has now dropped and the spring, struts and mounts have to be replaced. The same issue that these make and models were recalled for, yet the vin does not have any recalls.
Nissan Versa steering noise problems
21 of the 3,330 owner complaints about the Nissan Versa describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 33,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Harsh shifting 7Coil spring 2Wipers 1Tire blowout 1Steering lock-up 1Knocking 1Engine failure 1ABS 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel made an abnormal popping sound and then the steering seized. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed to the contact's home. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local mechanic came to the contact's house and replaced the pin that held the steering column together. The contact took the vehicle to larry h. Miller nissan san bernardino (735 showcase dr s, san bernardino, ca 92408, (909) 347-6785), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was invalid.
I'll have 65, 700 miles on my car is am a very safe driver, don't speed an takes care of my car. So why am I hearing clicking noises in the steering column ? My mechanical c says the bill will be over $600. I am 72 an have never had this problem in any of my cars in my 50 years of driving. I'll hear clicking noises in the steering shaft when it turn right.
When vehicle is in motion upon turning either left or right popping noise coming from steering column . Also causing front end to creak . Gerald nissan inspected and said it needs steering shaft u joint replaced . But they say it is safe to drive.
Horrible popping noise when turning and going slow. Like something is going to fall off the car.
I was on my way to work one morning at 430am I was on the interstate. I felt a pull in my steering wheel and heard a big popping noise and pulled over to check on it and everything to me at that time looked ok. I keep driving 5 more mins or so and I heard the noise again and at that time my passenger tire was flat, I had to call a tow truck which costed me 160$. I thought it was just a regular tire blow out till my I take it to get fixed and my suspension had busted. I had to replace the front bumper (get it painted extra 135$), passenger side fender windshield wiper box,passenger fender well, ABS senor cable, get the suspension fixed and the plastic piece that goes along under the doors.(the long piece along the bottom) a total of 670$ out of my pocket
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.
Clunk sound coming from steering column when making right or left turns.
During the month of may 2014 the versa started to make clicking noises at the front of the car especially when I applied the brakes. The sounds got worse and the car was not performing well. I took it to the service station in my neighbourhood and the person who repaired my car had to replace the 2 front strut mounts, 2 front coil springs and align the 4'wheels! The car only had 5420 miles on it at that time. Now today, I took the car back to the service person as the car is making the same clicking noises and the steering column is making noise when I turn it to the right! I sent an email to nissan today to inform them of these problems and also to let them know that the car was taken in again today for more problems that have arisen! Thank you.
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.
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
- Risk
- Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V‑693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Recall number 23V496000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
- Risk
- Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
Recall number 22V693000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Versa steering noise
Which Nissan Versa years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2008 (5 complaints), 2009 (5 complaints) and 2007 (4 complaints).
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