2009 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 182about this part
- Share
- 36%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 182 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Nissan Versa, 36% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When backing car makes a moaning noise. I just learned of a recall for front springs coil springs. Recall id 239045. Your site says that my car isnt under it but should be. The car to my knowledge was first sold in florida. I bought it from carmax in va. Florida was not one of the recall states but va is. We use road salt here. It seems to do it in hot weather.”
NHTSA complaint #11210521, filed 2019-05, 65,000 miles“This car has the NHTSA recall 15v-573 , which is for the front spring suspension. You guys have to do the rear recall for the rear springs because they've rusted. Like in my car, they're rusted and it only has 56,890 miles. So my car is having problems with the rear springs. I'm sending the pictures that I took. Thanks so much.”
NHTSA complaint #11005008, filed 2017-07, 56,900 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“Part of the coil spring broke from my 2009 Nissan Versa and fell off in my driveway. When I explored where it had come from I realized that both front coil springs had snapped off at the bottom. The first piece of broken coil spring I did not realize had come off and the second one luckily broke off while in the driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10730154, filed 2015-06, 45,000 miles“My passenger side front spring broke and speared my tire, luckily while I was parking. When I got it towed to the mechanic, they showed me that the left spring was cracked and ready to break as well. I had to pay to have both replaced. Mechanic informed me that this is a known issue. I'm very concerned that this might happen again while I'm driving with my 8 year old in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10781620, filed 2015-10, 50,000 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
Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 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…
- 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 2009 Nissan Versa
180 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSteering
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 30, 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