hubcap troubles, anyone?

[mlee07]

Hi!

I have a 2007 Versa that I bought just over a year ago, and in general, I really like it. But for one freakish exception: In the last 3 months, three hubcaps have fallen off! I figured the first one was a fluke and bought a replacement, but I just started a file at 800-NISSAN1, 'cause I don't think I should have to pay for the other two (and possibly a third). Anybody else having hubcap problems?

[Great White Versa]

Hi!

I have a 2007 Versa that I bought just over a year ago, and in general, I really like it. But for one freakish exception: In the last 3 months, three hubcaps have fallen off! I figured the first one was a fluke and bought a replacement, but I just started a file at 800-NISSAN1, 'cause I don't think I should have to pay for the other two (and possibly a third). Anybody else having hubcap problems?

When I went in for my second oil change (at the dealership) I had just lost a hubcap. They replaced it without saying or charging anything. When I got it back the service tech who did my check out said that Nissan changed how they attach their hubcaps so they break loose a lot now.

Anyway, if my dealership's HORRIBLE service center will replace my hubcaps for free yours should as well.

[lain]

never had any trouble with mine...even tho i wish they would pop off those ugly things.

[NOreasonY]

i lost one with in a day of buying the car....asked the dealer to hook me up since it couldt have possibly been my fault... and they would only sell me a new one for cost...selfish bastards! :

[CodeRed]

One of mine just rolled off during DD, and the other the dealer broke. No problem though they replaced both for free.

[arco]

Yeah.. Three of mine are loose, but haven't fallen off yet. I usually have to pop them back into place about once a week or so.

[nissantech06]

When I went in for my second oil change (at the dealership) I had just lost a hubcap. They replaced it without saying or charging anything. When I got it back the service tech who did my check out said that Nissan changed how they attach their hubcaps so they break loose a lot now.

Anyway, if my dealership's HORRIBLE service center will replace my hubcaps for free yours should as well.

Nissan screwed up and made every other car BUT the Rogue and Versa have bolt-on caps instead of pop-on. The Versa ones break very easily, too.

[BillyBeaneBall]

My understanding is that this is a KNOWN ISSUE...something about the tabs on the hubcap breaking too easily...not sure if Nissan has stated they would replace them for free, but you SHOULD check...

[MIdnkight-lude]

woah, ya i broke the tab on mine, and didnt bother replace cause ti was motivation to buy new rims, but i might wait and see if they replace it...

[PB]

I never had any problem with mine,And i drive over railway tracks hard,Would it work to put a dab of silicone on the tabs or wheel before installing?,This should hold them on.

[nissantech06]

I never had any problem with mine,And i drive over railway tracks hard,Would it work to put a dab of silicone on the tabs or wheel before installing?,This should hold them on.

Honestly? It'll just make a mess. Silicone is good for sealing, but not good for bonding. Plus, what will you do when you have your tires rotated?

[PB]

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Honestly? It'll just make a mess. Silicone is good for sealing, but not good for bonding. Plus, what will you do when you have your tires rotated?

Silicone will bond to most anything,just make sure its clean not dirty like applying any other thing,I did not say squirt the entire tube of silicone all over your wheels,Just a little on the tabs of the hub caps,you can still pull them off later,Unless you emptied the complete tube of silicone on them which any one knows not to do.LOLOh and Nissantech you will probably discover what silicone is all about through the years working on nissans,I found it stuck to plastic,/glass/paper/rubber/cylinder heads/spark plug wires/caps.sealing leaks valve covers/carbs,gasket making,well i could go on and on,Sticks to most anything like i said.Have you ever used ATV silicone/gasket ??
Modified by PB at 9:53 PM 12/6/2007

[MIdnkight-lude]

there isnt an issue with it staying. the issue is that the tab are very fragile. when you remove the hub cap you have to becareful or a tab will break, and the likely hood of the hub cap falling is higher.

[sigjam]

Lots of trouble here! Someone stole all four of them in the first two months I owned my V.

[arco]

there isnt an issue with it staying.

Yeah, there is.

[MIdnkight-lude]

Yeah, there is.

if all the tabs are intact. they are pretty solid, but when someone goes to remove your wheel and arent careful, the tab will break easy, and it easy for the wheel to fall off, i know i broke the tab on one hubcap, and that hubcap is missing somewhere....

[keanucosmo]

On my 07 I had the tabs all break. The person behind me pulled into the parking lot & told me about my hubcap coming off. I went back to get it & only realized later when I was going to put it back on that the retaining ring & tabs were still on the wheel. I drove it to the dealer likr that & they replaced the hubcap under warranty. I had not removed the hubcap.

[sisco33]

Where can I find new nubcaps? Any place online? How much will they run me at the dealership?

[mlee07]

I purchased the one that I paid for from the dealer and it was about $58 w/tax.

[mlee07]

Just a quick note of thanks to everybody who offered suggestions and wisdom. A customer relations person here on the west coast is supposedly working with the local dealership to find a solution. I'll let you know how it all shakes out.

[mlee07]

But the first one fell off before I'd ever had the tires rotated. Though come to think of it...the other two went within a few weeks of having the tires rotated. Don't know if that was a factor or not, but the service guy who did the rotating showed me that at least one of the tabs on 'cap no. 2 was already broken and figured the others were sure to follow suit.

[gigicalera]

Yes - twice, now, always after maintenance the first time it was after a tire rotation, the 2nd time I asked the tech to check the hubcap, and the clip just snapped off. I was told these are really cheap clips. I'm beginning to understand why the car is so inexpensive now. [QUOTE=mlee07]Hi!

[sooner4x4]

I purchased the one that I paid for from the dealer and it was about $58 w/tax.

Ouch! By now Nissan should be very aware of the problem. The hubcaps can't cost them more than a few bucks and they should give them away until/if they find a solution for good customer relations. Apparently some dealerships may doing this a little. If people don't mind paying $58 each time, Nissan doesn't have a problem, they have a cash cow.

I haven't lost any yet, knock on wood. Improve your chances of hanging onto your hubcaps by removing them yourself before taking it in for service. The tire changing jockeys are very rough on tires and wheels, and hubcaps when they are removing and replacing. Put them back on when you get it home. Or do what I do. Rotate the tires yourself.

[themadscientist]

My wife's car doesn't do that but I have seen an inordinate amount of them running around nekked, that must be why. That's pretty gay right there. Put some Caddilac hub caps on the car. Those things only seem to fall off when you park in Brooklyn.

[srellim234]

Just wondering if the design was changed for 2008 models or is there a problem with them, too. I parked next to an '08 at the local animal shelter last week and noticed it was missing a hubcap.

[MIdnkight-lude]

rolling on 3 for a while. i just took them all off, and left them alone.

[bigdog]

use seach. has been posted seveal times. best solution go to parts store get new hub caps or get some new rims.

[Ever Victorious]

use seach. has been posted seveal times. best solution go to parts store get new hub caps or get some new rims.

the original post is from december of 07. someone bumped the hell out of this thread.

[superskunk]

HOW FUNNY I BOUGHT MY VERSA FROM ALHAMBRA NISSAN TOO.... SORRY I HAD TO REPLY THIS WAY... THE QUICK REPLY BUTTON WASNT WORKING.... BUT YEAH WHO SOLD YOU YOUR CAR? RANDY SOLD ME MINE.....

[eogbird]

Yes ,I have lost all four of my hub caps. The dealership covered the first two. Then I lost both passenger side covers. They told me that I was the only person that had this problem. They refused to cover the other two. What can we do?