Suspension Noise problems of the 2008 Nissan Versa

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front left side of the vehicle. The abnormal noise recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.

In September 2013, I began hearing a rattling/squeaky sound in the vicinity of the front passenger side wheel well. The rattling sound is similar to metal bolts rolling around in a metal pan. The squeaky sound is similar to a spring mattress. Approximately in December 2013, I received scheduled maintenance on my vehicle at nicks Honda in burlingame, CA. The owner nick theroux informed me that my right shock needed to be changed because it "gone". The service inspection also determined a possible coil problem. As I researched the Nissan suspension issue online, I learned that similar Versa suspension issues exist nation wide.

While pulling out of my driveway the other day, I heard a very loud "metal on metal" sound coming from the front of my car, followed by a noticeable lowering of the front of the vehicle. I got out of the car and found a piece of metal on the driveway in the shape of semi-circle and snapped on one end. Afterwards I noticed the car would bottom out on entering/exiting driveways and taking minor road imperfections and potholes very hard. Went to my mechanic, showed him the piece of metal I found and explained what had been happening since then, and he said your spring coil broke. Upon reading all the suspension complaints for the Versa for similar model years, this has to be either a defective part or design on Nissan's part. I have never had a car that experienced a broken spring coil. I would not expect a car slightly over 5 years old to have this happen. Does Nissan intend on addressing this issue?.

The car has begun to make a loud metal clunking sound at the top right suspension as well as what almost sounds like a grinding but not similar to that of the braking system. I was going around a curve at the time. The sound gets worse when going down a hill changing speeds, switching lanes, on pot holes or an uneven surface. I took it to a few different places and could not reproduce the problem at the time. While driving with a more experienced mechanic he was able to determine the sound to be isolated to the right strut and the left inner tie rod. He said that the struts are usually only replaced once in a cars lifetime so I am wondering why it needs to be replaced so soon. I am writing the complaint because I think this has been an issue all along. The car needs an abnormal amount of realignments and brake replacements. When I first received the car the rotors and brakes had to be replaced because somehow they had been installed backwards. The steering has always felt insecure as well as the feeling when pressing the gas and the brakes. The feeling I have now under the pedals when the sound of the strut malfunctioning engages I have felt all along but not this intensely. There may be an issue with the parts used as I have spoken to so many Nissan owners who reported the same issue of steering and exhaust system issues on Nissans.

Vehicle has an increasingly loud clunking noise emanating from front suspension when turn is made or small bump/hole is moved over. Sounds as if there is metal on metal and lose components in the suspension. This noise is not apparent at higher speeds and only is audible when going over a bump/pot hole. Additionally, when vehicle turns, there is a noticeable 'klunk' in the steering assembly that is often exacerbated when going over a bump in the road. Steering feels lose when this happens as if joint is malfunctioning.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that she would hear a clicking noise while turning at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front suspension system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.