2010 Nissan Versa Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 78 of 268 total complaints (29%) on the 2010 Nissan Versa, the highest share of any model year listed. A related recall, campaign 15V573000, covers front coil spring replacement. Median mileage at failure was 52,000 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 78
- 29% of 268
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front coil springs break or pop out of the strut mount, sometimes accompanied by a loud bang and the corner of the car dropping onto the tire.
- Owners describe clunking, popping, or creaking noises from the front struts when turning the wheel at low speeds.
- Shock absorbers reportedly fail and get replaced but the abnormal noise from the front wheel returns afterward.
- A clicking noise from the front wheel occurs when turning left or right, with no visibly loose parts found.
- One owner reported the rear of the vehicle fishtailed at 55 to 60 mph while changing lanes, leading to a loss of control and rollover.
- An owner reported the rear toe alignment is not adjustable by design, which they described as a safety concern.
When 2010 Nissan Versa suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 14, 2010, latest Sep 15, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 15V573000Sep 14, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires218,019 vehicles
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Versa model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Nissan Versa have a suspension recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall campaign 15V573000 covers 2010 Nissan Versa vehicles for front coil spring replacement, with dealers replacing both front coil springs free of charge.
- How common are suspension complaints on the 2010 Nissan Versa?
- NHTSA lists 78 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Versa, which is 29% of all 268 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Versa model years shown.
- At what mileage do 2010 Versa suspension problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 52,000 miles at the time of failure for suspension-related complaints.
- Are the 2010 Versa suspension failures linked to crashes?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Versa.