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SteeringPart report

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 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
202411%
2021413%
202012%
201928%
201824%
201735%
201679%
20152012%
2014105%
201384%
2012245%
2011218%
2010114%
2009286%
2008236%
2007226%

Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Versa

Suspension
182 complaints
Air bags
180 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Wheels
26 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Brakes
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology