Six problems related to rear suspension coil springs have been reported for the 2009 Nissan Versa. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Nissan Versa based on all problems reported for the 2009 Versa.
Driver side rear coil spring broke.
Rear coil springs broke for similar reasons that the front coil springs break. (front coil springs are currently under recall). Rear coil springs broke causing a flat tire. Rear coil springs needed to be replaced to safely drive the vehicle; and the flat tire needed replaced. Rear coil springs were not properly manufactured and coated. The vehicle was in motion, on a township road.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. While backing out of the driveway, the contact heard an abnormal loud cracking noise under the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected, but did not notice any abnormalities at that time. The contact stopped at a fuel station and noticed a coil spring under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that it was not clear if it was the rear or front coil springs failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
Nissan currently has a campaign open to replace front coil springs in northern states. My rear coil spring is also cracked/broken and Nissan is refusing to replace it.
Pulling out of parking lot after work and heard a loud clunk from front of car. Right side of care was sitting lower then left side, mechanic said spring broke. Same thing happened 2 weeks ago to other side of car and had that front spring and strut replaced and car aligned. If this is happening frequently, why no recall. Will have the rear coil springs checked when I get the car inspected but after these 2 repair bills and of course my warrantly had run out and I did not extend. Who would think that a care I bought new, well maintained and with only 22000 miles would have this happen.
2009 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle coil springs fracture issues. The consumer stated while driving, she hit a small pothole and heard a loud bang. The consumer and her husband thought it was a flat tire, but after pulling over, they did not see anything. They continued to drive, but then they heard another strange noise and smelled burning rubber. By the time the consumer pulled into the driveway, the tire on the front passenger side was burning. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The consumer was informed both front springs were broken on the right side. The consumer stated a couple of years ago, the left rear spring was replaced. Also, the muffler was replaced twice.