Front Suspension Coil Spring problems of the 2008 Nissan Versa

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called county line Nissan north (522 winsted rd, torrington, CT 06790, (860) 482-5555) and was informed the contact that the vehicle would not be repaired without charge. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

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!!.

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 NHTSA campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Broken left front coil spring. Shop found it during routine maintenance and was told this could have caused serious damage if unnoticed.

The front coil spring suddenly broke.

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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out. The contact maneuvered to the emergency lane and discovered that the coil spring had broken and slashed 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. Sms.

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. . Read more...

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. . Read more...

The front driver's side coil spring broke. This is the 2nd time htis has happened on this vehicle.

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.

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.

The coil spring on the passenger side front broke almost spearing my tire as I was about to back out of my garage. This vehicle sits in a garage all year round and is used daily. Luckily I did not make it out of my driveway or I may have gotten hurt at 65 mph or worse gotten someone else hurt because of this manufactures defect.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated 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's 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. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

The car had been making a noise on the front driver side, I thought it was the brakes, when I left for work the car made a loud bang. I got it back home to find the front coil spring snapped.

Heavy metal sound (as when you drive over a loose manhole cover) comes from the front passenger side. Inspection showed that the coil spring snapped clean - no rust. The snapped coil was not caused by hitting a pothole or other abnormal driving. Normal city & mostly highway driving. An independent and trusted mechanic stated metal fatigue and estimated the repair at $800 (both sides will be replaced). Parts range from $174 - $250 depending on the brand. I have not contacted Nissan or the dealer to see if this might be covered out-of-warranty as a customer satisfaction basis. This is the second metal failure on the vehicle. Last year, the exhaust pipe just fell apart at the weld. Again, rust was not the cause. There are numerous reports of both issues in many places. Nissan canada (or dealers) seems to be more willing to repair the faults than us counterparts. There is only one recall (garmin) for the Nissan Versa. The coil spring is definitely a safety concern - a clean break on a coil spring is extremely sharp and can result in tire puncture. At high speeds this would be fatal.

My daughter was backing out of the garage and as she was doing that the drivers front suspension collapsed, upon inspection it was found that the coil spring had cracked and separated. Nissan case number- 14429298. Nissan USA said to us on 05/19/2014 that since the car was out of warranty they had no responsibility for the collapse.

While reversing out of my parking space at home the front drivers side dropped and I heard a loud noise. After inspection I found a piece of coil spring on the ground where I had been parked. The piece that broke was about 4" long and it appears to have broken before as both ends were jagged one break rusty and the other break was clean. Checking online this appears to be a common problem and often shreds the wheel when it happens. If this happens at speed it could be a very dangerous situation.

Regarding recall: NHTSA 15v-573 for front coil springs. I received notice that my vehicle is covered under this recall for front coil springs. However, prior to the recall going into effect, I had already had my coil springs replaced on this vehicle due to them cracking. I have contacted Nissan for reimbursement of the cost of the work I already paid for to replace the springs. Total cost to me was $635. 68 from my local mechanic, bruces automotive in east aurora, NY. I submitted a statement from bruces that indicates the coil springs were replaced and paid for by me (attached). I submitted this information to Nissan, they informed me that I need to take my vehicle to a Nissan dealer to have them replace the coil springs. When I told them that this does not make any sense because the original factor springs have already been replaced and that Nissan is no longer responsible for the springs in my Versa, they told me I needed to do it anyway. To me, this is a waste of my time. I simply want them to reimburse me the $635 I already spent prior to the recall to have the springs replaced. If the springs in my car brake again, this is my responsibility, not Nissan. I only want to get reimbursed the money I already spent.

Coil spring on front driver side, snapped while driving. Made a loud bang noise. Could have caused an accident if the spring had slipped off and stabbed the tire. Luckily the spring stayed on. It was a clean break no rust present. Metal seems very brittle.

My daughter put key in ignition. Started the car. Placed it in reverse. She moved backward about one inch. My wife, my daughter and myself heard a loud snap. We saw nothing wrong. She drove away and came back after driving 1/2 mile. She had the broken piece from the coil spring. I knew instantly what it was. I looked behind the front wheel and sure enough. I'm an old farm boy, now 57. I guarantee you this is a faulty part. She could have been hurt badly while driving road speed. You need to deal with this. I will keep the broken part as proof. It was a clean break while sitting still. This faulty part is costing upwards of $900 to repair!!!:(:( not to mention putting people at very high risk. Others all across the USA and canada are having this issue. Check out the forums. Concerned and disgusted father.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise from the passenger's side of the vehicle in addition to a burning odor. Also, the front passenger's side of the vehicle fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger¿s side coil spring failed and punctured the passenger¿s side tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 26,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact was driving 40 mph and began to smell smoke accompanied by a loud thud. The contact discovered that the front passenger¿s side tire was flat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the front passenger¿s side coil spring failed, damaging the rim and puncturing the tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/19/lj updated 11/26/2013.

Front coil spring snapped.