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2015 Nissan Versa Suspension Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 168 total for the year
Median mileage
70,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Nissan Versa, 4% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,650 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving the car at highway speeds 65mph and over the car shifts right and left as if wind is blowing the car on both sides. The car is brand new and was purchased with 10 miles on the odometer in may of 2015. The dealership acknowledged this problem and Nissan was contacted by me at the request of the dealership. Nissan has informed me that the problems is a normal condition for this model and therefore no fix or solution is available. The main concern is that when driving at over 65 miles per hour you have to fight the steering to compensate for the shifting. …”

NHTSA complaint #10779038, filed 2015-10, 7,500 miles

“Starting hearing a rattling. After further looking it was discovered that on the front driver's side of the vehicle near the tire wheel and under the hood all but two of the rivets are gone. The plastic piece over the wheel well is also scrubbing the tire.”

NHTSA complaint #11075830, filed 2018-03, 79,300 miles

“The ABS light and the traction control light continuously illuminate but go on and off during car rides. The car is also making a strange rattling noise under the hood because the idler pulley system is failing. This nose persists while the car is stationary, in motion, and turning on any road condition. The car also is having a jerking motion when trying to accelerate and is slow to pick up speed. The car is hesitating when picking up speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11083258, filed 2018-04, 62,000 miles

“The check engine light comes on and the codes come up saying it's the speed sensor the ABS light comes on the car user brake fluid too much the shock on passages side is totally out it was driving”

NHTSA complaint #11318657, filed 2020-03, 110,000 miles

“12/5/2018 I replaced the transmission on the Nissan Versa 2015 at 37,000 miles. 2 months at 42,000 miles later car making noise not knowing what it is, after many car checks with auto mechanics. On september 2019 at 93,000 miles I received a post card about a class action lawsuit filed by Nissan owners against 2013-2017 Nissan Versa and sentra cars ''CVT' transmissions not properly working to not working at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #11301454, filed 2020-01

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202113%
202035%
201735%
201634%
201574%
201463%
201363%
2012286%
20114617%
20106926%
200918236%
20087018%
20075415%

Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Versa

Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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