2008 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 18%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Nissan Versa, 18% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The coil spring on the passenger side front broke almost spearing my tire as I was about to back out of my garage. This vehicle sits in a garage all year round and is used daily. Luckily I did not make it out of my driveway or I may have gotten hurt at 65 MPH or worse gotten someone else hurt because of this manufactures defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10715469, filed 2015-05, 68,500 miles“While backing out of my driveway I heard a bang and the tire began rubbing on something. I pulled back in the driveway. I looked under and saw that the spring was broken. I am very lucky since I drive the interstate 376 everyday to work. If the spring had broken at speed I am sure there would have been damage to the car and a possible accident. The car is not drivable at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10701250, filed 2015-03, 97,006 miles“Not sure of exact timing (approx april 2015) when I brought my car in for a regular service appointment, I was told that when they put the car on the lift, one coil spring fell off in two pieces - I was so fortunate that this happened at the dealership and not on the road! I was told that if it had happened while I was driving, it could have been disastrous. I replaced both springs at that time.”
NHTSA complaint #10778002, filed 2015-09, 43,000 miles“I was pulling into a parking spot and I heard a loud snapping noise from the front left of the car. I was able to drive the car home as nothing appeared to be broken. When I took the wheel off I noticed the spring had snapped and was rubbing against my tire. I will have to replace my tire because it rubbed off a significant amount of rubber. I am lucky the tire didn't blow while I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10585040, filed 2014-04, 55,000 miles“I found a piece front the front of each coli spring laying in my driveway. I looked up the NHTSA website & found there is an investigation into this specific problem. Investigation no pe 15-019. I have the pieces & can send a picture of the fracture if you would like.”
NHTSA complaint #10722459, filed 2015-05, 62,400 milesRelated recalls
- 15V573000Sep 14, 2015Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were…Covers: Nissan Versa 2007–2012
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- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 28 | 6% |
| 2011 | 46 | 17% |
| 2010 | 69 | 26% |
| 2009 | 182 | 36% |
| 2008 | 70 | 18% |
| 2007 | 54 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Versa
171 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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