2012 Nissan Versa Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 7% of its 486 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,753. Two recalls (17V637000 and 15V573000) cover front coil spring replacement on this model year.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 33
- 7% of 486
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,753 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front coil springs snap or break, often making a loud bang and causing the car to swerve or vibrate, sometimes while turning or driving over bumps.
- Broken coil springs cause the spring to impact the tire or undercarriage, leading to loss of control and, in at least one case, running off the road into a median.
- Owners report a clunking or popping noise from the front driver or passenger side at various speeds, later diagnosed as a failed front coil spring.
- Some owners say the recall repair did not fully fix the popping noise or vibration, leaving the issue unresolved after service.
- Drivers report feeling a jolt or sudden difficulty steering after a wheel-area impact, in one case while turning at low speed in snow.
When 2012 Nissan Versa suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2013, latest Mar 22, 2024.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 17V637000Oct 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,119 vehicles
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles 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 December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. This campaign expands recall 15V573.
- 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
- Are there suspension recalls on the 2012 Nissan Versa?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 17V637000 and 15V573000, both covering replacement of the front coil springs on the 2012 Versa.
- How common are suspension complaints for the 2012 Versa?
- NHTSA shows 33 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Versa, which is 7% of its 486 total complaints for the model year.
- At what mileage do suspension problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 56,753 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the coil spring issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Versa, with no reported fires or injuries.
- Is the 2012 Versa worse for suspension issues than other Versa years?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 model year had more complaints in this area (78, or 29% share) and 2011 had 52 (19% share), both higher than the 2012 Versa's 33 complaints and 7% share.