2011 Nissan Versa Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 52 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Nissan Versa, 19% of all complaints that year, with 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries at a median failure mileage of 69,529. A related recall (15V573000) covers front coil spring replacement.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 52
- 19% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 69,529 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front coil springs fracture or snap, sometimes puncturing or exploding a front tire and producing smoke or a loud bang.
- Owners report a sudden drop of the front end accompanied by a popping or explosion-like noise, in some cases while the car is parked or moving at low speed.
- Strut mounts and coil springs corrode or wear prematurely, discovered during routine maintenance rather than after a specific event.
- Steering wheel seizes or feels loose during sharp turns, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault on repeat visits.
- Rear coil springs have also snapped even after front springs were replaced or recalled, suggesting the same corrosion issue extends beyond the recalled parts.
- Uneven or premature tire tread wear is reported on all four tires at low mileage.
When 2011 Nissan Versa suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 7, 2010, latest Apr 9, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Nissan Versa have a suspension recall?
- Yes. Recall 15V573000, reported in 2015, covers 2007-2012 Versa vehicles sold or registered in certain states; Nissan replaces both front coil springs free of charge.
- How common are suspension problems on the 2011 Versa?
- NHTSA lists 52 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Versa, which is 19% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these suspension failures happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 69,529 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Are the suspension problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data for this area on the 2011 Versa includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries linked to suspension, wheels & tire complaints.
- Is the rear coil spring covered by the recall too?
- No, based on owner complaints, the recall addressed front coil springs; some owners reported rear coil spring failures after the recall repair, which were not covered.