2008 Nissan Versa suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 73 complaints for the 2008 Nissan Versa, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 73 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise from the passenger's side of the vehicle in addition to a burning odor. Also, the front passenger's side of the vehicle fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger's side coil spring failed and punctured the passenger's side tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 26,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 171 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints