2009 Nissan Versa Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 6%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,628miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Nissan Versa, 6% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,628 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'll have 65, 700 miles on my car is am a very safe driver, don't speed an takes care of my car. So why am I hearing clicking noises in the steering column ? My mechanical c says the bill will be over $600. I am 72 an have never had this problem in any of my cars in my 50 years of driving. I'll hear clicking noises in the steering shaft when it turn right.”
NHTSA complaint #11110646, filed 2018-07, 65,000 miles“Driving along, heard a loud pop as I turned onto a major roadway. The car was pulling very badly to the left side and could barely stop the vehicle. Had to have the car towed home and the struts replaced on the car. After doing some research this seems to be a common and very costly issue. I was quoted $930 to have this issue resolved. Not a happy Nissan owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10723972, filed 2015-06, 142,819 miles“Front coil spring shattered tearing up front tire this exact problem was noted for Versa in recall 15v573000 date 09/14/2015. My car was not included in the recall. It appears that the recall was to limited. After getting car repaired Nissan has refused to pay for my repair costs stating the car was not included in recall. Luckily I pulling out of my driveway when the spring exploded. I think the recall was to limited and I should be reimbursed to my expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #10986150, filed 2017-05, 58,257 miles“2009 Nissan Versa. After a couple of months with car and about 15k miles later, I started hearing a thump noise on the steering wheel/column. I took it in to the dealer and got it fixed. A couple of months later at about 30k, it began to do the same thing. I took it in again and got it fixed . At about 40k it started doing it again. I don't have warranty on it any more so I haven't taken it to get fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348302, filed 2010-08, 15,000 miles“Recently, I submitted a safety complaint here about a broken coil spring. At about 39k my right spring went and was replaced by a genuine Nissan replacement coil spring. At about 61k, my left spring broke. I ordered a replacement from Nissan and was going to replace it. Unfortunately, I noticed that the already broken spring had snapped some more and the newly replaced spring had snapped as well when the car was simply sitting on my driveway! The new right side spring only lasted about 22k miles or 15 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671894, filed 2015-01, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10032504Nov 11, 2009Nissan: noise from steering column intermediate shaft. Knock, rattle, or click noise coming from the steering column intermediate shaft, when driving on rough or dirt roads; with…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 20 | 12% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 21 | 8% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 28 | 6% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Versa
182 complaintsAir bags
180 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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