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2008 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Nissan Versa suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

104780 mi C $850	right and left ball joints
107880 mi C $240	told stabilizer bar worn and needed replacing; replaced
124620 mi C $3000	Struts, Springs, and parts associated

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67000 mi

US $7000

Entire drivers side suspension replaced due to potential accident. This includes the CV joint.

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67800 mi

US $386

Thunk on slow right turns--replaced lower steering shaft.

17980 mi	'Clunk' noise when turning, braking. The Sub-Frame and frame link has been replaced, they cannot replace only the bushing. After the repair,the steering wheel was off center, needed wheel alignment.
19220 mi	Problem: Knocking sound when turning on left. Solution: The replacement of the 2 front Stabilizer bar links (left and right).

101000 mi US $1200	had a broken strut - both front struts were replaced, supposedly the sway bar links (unclear if that happened)
107000 mi	Car has been aligned twice in the past month but won't stay aligned. It needs a better diagnosis than "get it aligned".

156240 mi

Springs were broken and recalled and nissan recalled the vehicle for repair. They told me at nissan that the complete undercarriage was worn out and had to be replaced. Car is not worth the amount they wanted for repair which probably was the cause of the recalled springs.

8680 mi

Left rear shock absorber was found faulty after I reported a banging sound when driving over small bumps.

26040 mi	Front suspension rod and bearing had premature wear. Resulted in loose feeling/rattling in front end. Dealer says is a result of poor quality road, not reflective of Nissan quality.
48660 mi C $80	Looseness/knocking sound from front end caused by wear in subframe and steering joints. Dealership replaced these under extended warranty.

6820 mi	Steering out of alignment after rear axle was replaced. Fixed properly.
22320 mi	rear shock absorber shot and replaced
40920 mi	Front control arm bushings were worn and replaced.

4000 mi	Clicking sound when acccelerating and decellerating, axle bolts were tightend to fix the clicking sound.
12000 mi	Car exibited a clunking sound when turned. I was advised that it was the front strut bearings and they would be replaced under warranty.

107000 mi US $738	On way home from rotor replacement the LF Ball Joint failed, customer drove vehicle back to dealer for diagnosis. Front lower control arms cracked and bushings failure. R&R both Lower Control Arms and Ball Joints. total cost $737.64
236000 mi US $425	Inner tie rod ends rusted out and no adjustment for alignment. R&R inner and outer tie rods.

10000 mi	Knocking felt in steering wheel when turning right at low speeds.
13000 mi	Steering joing Assembly was replaced and resolved the knocking issue.

20460 mi

Replaced strut bearings.

85200 mi

US $50

lower ball joint both sides. Upper bearings on both front springs.

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34800 mi C $450	Ball joints on both sides.
42780 mi C $400	Worn ball joints on both sides. Replaced control arms. Second time on the cars this is done.

60520 mi C $200	Stabilizer bar was found to be loose and corroded. Replaced with new bar.
79860 mi C $1457	Front drivers-side spring snapped in two places. Repair required replacement of springs, bearings, stabilizers, and struts on both sides. Possibly caused by a raccoon hit, but mechanic felt cause was an old and/or faulty spring.

48980 mi	Front passenger strut needed work, apparently bearings were gone. Under warranty, Front Passenger side strut needed repairing. Apparently bearings were gone
135780 mi C $376	bushings on stabilizer arm
151140 mi C $574	Ball joints on both sides
156860 mi C $1056	Front passenger side wheel bearing back passenger side wheel bearing
186300 mi C $430	back right wheel bearing
228160 mi C $1400	broken strut and shock worn

26660 mi	A clunking noise noticed when turning right. Mentioned to dealer at service and both strut bearings were replaced under warranty. Service manager indicated there was an 'alert' out on these as being problematic.
62620 mi C $232	The vehicle made clunking noises when turning. Apparently some strut components needing replacing. This has happened before (not necessarily same strut) while the vehicle was under warranty.
68180 mi C $280	passenger side spring broke; it was noticed by a non dealer shop that was changing snow tires(they quoted almost 1300.00 to repair both front springs!). Some risk of spring popping out and flatting tire before repair.