2014 Versa Veering left and back right with acceleration

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Fatman_Racing
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Car: 2014 Nissan Versa CVT

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We have a 2014 Versa CVT which pulls/veers one way when accelerating, then back the other when off the gas.

Alignment done by a super trusted nissan mechanic.

Clearly nothing is loose/broken, motor and trans mounts are good, sub frame bushings are good.
New tires made no difference, but thought I should at least mention.

Only thing not yet replaced and/or inspected is the lower control arms which I have.

Any thoughts or experiences with this veering issue even when everything inspects as good?


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VStar650CL
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Like most Nissans, the Versas have equal length axles with a halfshaft and carrier to minimize torque steer. So it's unlikely the problem would be in the axles, and the most likely cuprits are the LCA's. It's also possible the rack is loose or has bad bushings. The bushings are easy to inspect with a prybar, but the bolts aren't. Any looseness at all in the rack bolts can cause self-steering under load, so you should probably just retorque them to eliminate the possibility.

Fatman_Racing
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The rack bushings were checked, and the rack does not move from what my tech has told me.

I'll hopefully get the LCAs installed and report back, just looking for some people who have seen the same drivability issues.

Fatman_Racing
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So with the new LCAs installed the issue is 99% alleviated, at least anyone else with the same issue will know that was the culprit.

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