Front Suspension Coil Spring problems of the 2011 Nissan Versa

Details issued February 2, 2016 recall id 239044 NHTSA campaign # 15v573000 vehicles affected 218,019 component affected suspension: front: springs: coil springs per Nissan repaired or replaced 2 springs 2017 at dealer. The repaired or replaced from 2017 1 of 2 of the springs failed again 2019. Inspected 2020 at dealer and stated not their problem since they satisfied recall rules in 2017. Due to mileage and/or age of car they are not responsible as per Nissan. This is repetitive failure.

The front coil spring broke or unwound and stabbed the tire. We were just leaving, still in the driveway and had only traveled a few inches when we heard a noise and stopped. We watched the tire deflate and heard it hissing. The next day (today) we removed the tire and found that it had been stabbed. My grand-nephew found there was a recall notice. I called Nissan consumer affairs at 1-800-867-7669. And left a message, then called Nissan anchorage dealership. They offered to take a look at it before they could help. That would require a 45 mile tow. They gave me a different number at Nissan: 800-647-7261. I called and spoke with lena, she gave me a case #40455582, but said my VIN wasn't in the campaign. Apparently it doesn't apply if the car is over 9 years old, and maybe the mileage is too high, it's 104,789. We are alive and unhurt because of the timing, but this could have been deadly. I never received a notice. Their website does not list alaska as qualifying for the campaign. I will be having the car towed to a local shop for repairs. Nissan should take care of the expenses. I would like to take it to the dealership, but there is a possibility that the repairs might cost more than replacement. Nissan's site for the recall https://nissanassist. Com/campaigns/Nissan-versa-front-coil-spring-safety-recall-campaign/?fbclid=iwar3vneaclbxkui_v5vcdeqp151pzcinac6s3pmfoerglz--9d-zqc0uaggc.

Vehicle was frequently making an odd noise - like tension being released when turning at slow speeds - took it to an independent mechanic who discovered that the front coil springs were corroded. Nissan has recalled this part for other Versas from other states "due to salting of the roads" our state does not salt so we were not included. It also only applied to the Versa sedan - not hatchback. Clearly this is a bigger problem then Nissan wants to explore or admit to. Upon calling them they will offer no remedy as we did not take it to the dealer first. But a compliant has been filed with Nissan. This is a clear safety concern as the spring can snap and puncture the tire - it is a problem with cars that aren't on salted roads! Nissan needs to expand this recall.

The front coil springs broke shortly after 70,000 miles. As far as I know, they failed at the time I was pulling our of my driveway. There was a loud noise at the time. I know that there is a recall for these models in the so called "salt states", but my state is not included. There are far too many failures of this kind in non salt states. This should be addressed by a mandatory recall. Eventually, someone will die.

Front coil springs making noise saw recall for salt belt region what about California where salt might be used when backing out and also going forward; city streets; turning also seat belt does not retract fully.

In 2015 was driving my 2011 Nissan Versa. It was clear weather 830am I was on a street which speed was 40-55mph going within the speed limit the vehicle had been properly maintained since ownership when out of no where my right front end dropped which I learned was ( my front coil spring snapped) and caused my vehicle to loose control and the car to roll multiple times and me being ejected out of the vehicle and the air bags also did not deploy even though they were engaged on. Nissan did not notify me of the recent recall of the front coil spring at all. I'm currently filing a lawsuit against the company due to serious damages that have affected me greatly.

(posting complaint for my mom) she was driving along the road at about a fairly low rate of speed (25ish) when she heard a loud bang from the front end. She continued to drive home where I determined that the front driver's side coil spring had broken and dislodged itself from the strut plate. I will be contacting Nissan about the issue.

On 7/20/15 was outside heard what sounded like an explosion from garage area. Looked around couldn't find anything. Chalked it up to concrete cracking after heavy flooding in the area. 7/23/15 got in car to go to town. The car did not seem to want to move turned steering wheel and bang the sound of metal hitting concrete. Looked to see what happened and found the right front strut coil spring broke and piece of it was laying under the car. So now I know what the sound from Monday was. Of course this could have been a lot worse if had been driving. For a coil spring to unseat from strut mount while parked is an obvious manufacturer defect. Where the spring broke showed sign of old crack in steel. It had a rusted spot about a 1/4" deep one side. Have contacted Nissan and a rep. Is supposed to contact me. Car cannot be moved without risk of further damage. And of course its passed 3/36 warranty. I will wait and see what Nissan rep. Has to say, but I expect to have repair myself at my own cost. Which I will replace both front struts to be on the safe side, and have to have an alignment.

I was driving on flat road and heard a loud bang. I pulled over and saw my left front end had dipped down. My left front coil spring cracked into two pieces. I was not covered under any warranty. I bought my car brand new. In 2013 I had to have the front strut mount bearings replaced (under warranty). Insulation tubes were installed on the top and bottom of the coil springs at that time. How could I have so many suspension issues with such a young car? my research shows coil springs have been an issue for Nissan Versa.

My daughter pulled out of her parking spot, turned into traffic and sped up to 30 miles an hour. She heard a load noise and after maybe a 100' smelled something burning. She pulled over and called for a tow truck. The car was dropped at a Nissan dealership to be looked at. We were called a little latter that the right front coil spring was broken. I am having both front coil springs replaced as recommended by the dealership. They said they have replace coil springs on other Versa models for premature breaking and that was one of the reasons they recommended replacing both. If this happened at higher speeds and the coils went into the tire it could have a cause an accident. I lookd online and there are many Nissan Versa models with low mileage with failed coil springs.

Nissan Versa 2011 hatchback sl. Front right(passenger side) coil spring snapped and hit against inner fender. Spring snapped near the top of the coil where the first full downward coil comes in contact with the uppermost end of the spring. I first noticed a noise when backing out of the driveway onto the street. Our local Nissan service department said, "haven't had that problem", and suggested I contact Nissan USA when I inquired about possible compensation for the defect. I have not received an acknowledgment or reply from Nissan. The local Nissan dealer couldn't tell me if they had the springs in stock for the repair, but in a way, would I really want them? I had to put two, aftermarket strut/spring assemblies in the car to get it back on the road a. S. A. P. Crazy for a car with 65k miles on asphalt roads. I feel for the people who have had tires punctured by the broken springs and I too am still concerned about my wife driving the car on the interstate, even with the different brand struts/springs.

While car was sitting in driveway (getting washed), I heard loud pop and front end dropped a couple of inches. Right front coil spring spontaneously broke. Car has been very gently driven for 3 years, 28,000 miles.

Loud clunk heard when backing out of driveway. Got onto road and front tire shredded after starting to move forward. Towed vehicle to dealer and was told that the right front coil spring had broken. Left front spring broke at 31306 miles on June 19 of 2015.