general problems of the 2011 Nissan Versa

Brake caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.

Both front coil springs suddenly without warning broke while driving collapsing the front end of the vehicle creating difficulty in steering and handling. Although this year/model are the subject of a front coil spring recall this VIN does not qualify.

On 7-25-23, my wife and I were riding in our 2011 Nissan Versa locally and noticed a banging noise coming from the front end of the car, especially when hitting bumps or uneven payment. When we parked the car at home, I noticed a small piece of metal shaped like a coil spring on the road where we usually park. I phoned our mechanic at ryan automotive goodyear in moon twp and asked him if he had time today to see where the banging noise was coming from. We arrived at ryan automotive around 3pm. Our mechanic terry said that the front coil spring has broken and the top engine mount needs to be replaced as well. There was a recall on the front coil springs back in 2015 that I had done at west hills Nissan in moon twp, which was sold to #1 cochran Nissan. Cochran Nissan has no record of my car being serviced at west hills Nissan along with the recall work. I am wondering if west hills Nissan ever replaced the coil springs or did they use the recalled coil springs for the replacement. I am trying to find out if the front coil spring recall can still be honored at a local Nissan dealer. When I searched for official Nissan recall centers near me, #1 cochran Nissan does not come up. As you know, a broken coil spring can easily fall below the strut and slice the sidewall on your tire in the blink of an eye, especially on the highway. This is a dangerous situation, so I would like to get the recall on the front coil springs done at a local Nissan dealer, otherwise I will consider trading the car in toward a newer car. Sincerely, gary santel 724-799-6439 mobile and santelgm@gmail. Com. 721 montour street, coraopolis, PA 15108.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and going over a pothole, the vehicle began to drift to the left. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

I do not live in the salt snow states my coils snapped my wheel almost flew off and the dealer is very difficult.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while starting the vehicle there was a loud noise when turning the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure with the coil springs. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number 15v573000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated. The contact felt the hesitation coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle as the low tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and saw that the front passenger’s side tire was completely flat and torn all the way around. The contact called roadside assistance and a spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The contact then drove to a dealer and was informed that the front passenger’s side coil spring fractured, which caused the puncture and damage to the tire. The dealer replaced the front driver’s and passenger’s side coil springs along with the tire. After the repair, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15v573000 (suspension) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and informed him that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Cracked coil spring was replaced in 2016 per recall. While driving on 10/12/2020, suspension issues occurred again making the car undriveable and barely avoiding serious accident and injury. There was a loud crack from under the car and the vehicle became unstable. I got to a safe spot to pull over and had it towed.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after driving over a pothole or rough road surface, the vehicle would jump or skip towards the left or right. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the subframe and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v449000 (air bags) and 15v573000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted (thruway Nissan, newburgh, NY, 845 562-1000) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall and spring coil recall I purchased/financed my Nissan Versa car this year 2017 around February. Sometime in July 2017 I received a letter informing me of the takata recall for the air bag inflator hazard and to contact the nearest Nissan dealer for further instructions. I contacted them here in monroe michigan gave them my VIN number and they then informed me that they were aware of the recall & also informed me of a second recall of a spring coal recall was a recall before I purchased the car and was not informed of it also, they then proceeded to tell me that at that time they did not have any loaner vehicles available & that they can place me on a waitlist or that I could call around to different dealerships to see if they had any available. They stated that they only had 4 loaner vehicles on there lot & that they were using them only for their customers & they would come first before anyone else. I called three other dealerships they all put me on the waiting list with no response back & several attempts inquiring about the loaner vehicle. I have not driven the car since July up until the date, while I had been driving prior to July I had had several problems with the suspension on the car, had the car services twice at the dealership I purchased the vehicle from with no solution to the problem when I'm driving the car you can smell a tire burning smell & they said it was ok to drive. I thought otherwise so I completely stop driving the car still payed the carnote monthly & car insurance waiting on the loaner vehicle. Because of this I have almost lost my job, missed worked & had to car pool my kid's & I back & forth to school & work. I talked to the Nissan corporation they investigated it & informd me that they would not be able to reimburse me & still proceeded to keep me on the waitlist I have recently given the car back requesting for a refund.

At around 72,000 miles, both front springs broke. As one of the attached pictures shows, a very sharp end of one of the springs was less than 2 inches away from a front tire. Bad springs on this car are a known safety item for NHTSA, but only in what are called "salt states" - places where they use salt on the roads. That is simply whitewashing this problem. I do not live in a salt state, nor has this car ever been in one in winter. Nhtsa should take care of this problem before someone dies.

The sub frame bushing needs replaced. It is a safety issue. My car only has 30,000 on it. When researching I have found this is an issue with most Nissan Versa"s. Why has there not been a recall????????.

Horrible popping noise when turning and going slow. Like something is going to fall off the car.

I took the car in for coil spring recall. Dealer said they also required additional cost for replacing bearing struts @$65 and they recommended replacing; subframe , stays & cat converter due to rust @$2486. 09. They car frame is rusting away.

I was turning out of a parking space when I heard a loud pop. I continued to drive home, hearing noise whenever I turned the wheel. My husband took a look at the car when I got home. We discovered that the strut coil had broken and was rubbing the tire. I was lucky that it didn't blow my tire.

Pulling out of my driveway,heard a loud clunk from front drivers side,got out and checked vehicle,the drivers side spring was broken. Thankfully this didn't happen on the highway at a higher speed.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that she was made aware by an independent mechanic during a routine maintenance that the strut mounts were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle made a knocking noise when attempting to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the strut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Structural/frame damage that occurred on 08/08/2012.