Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Versa based on all problems reported for the 2008 Versa.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. . Driver side control arm fell out vehicle towed to an independent mechanic for repairs presumably rust/corrosion while pulling out the driveway, the driver side control arm fractured and fell out. Vehicle repaired by an unknown independent mechanic. Manufacturer notified of the failure. Vehicle not diagnosed by the dealer. Approximate failure mileage 160,476. Bp.
The lower front control arm on the driver's side which holds the front wheel on the frame broke in the middle of the part letting the front wheel loose from the car. A small portion of metal that did not break held the tire on. The vehicle was stopped before an accident happened. The person driving was on a main road in a major u. S. , city. The front tire had rubbed against the front plastic bumper and actually pealed some of it off. The lower control arm has been replaced on this vehicle and is in my possession. The replacement was done by a mechanic. The mechanic claims it is a Nissan part.
Total failure of passenger side ball joint w/ separation of cv axel from transaxel resulting in wheel coming off the car. Occured during a low speed left hand turn on city street after stopping for traffic light. Passenger and driver side lower control arms replaced, driver's side as a precautionay measure. Related to NHTSA recall 15v-573 underbody corrosion.