I have a leaking strut on a 2007 Versa - and you?

[AZ-J]

I just took my car in for a free look at the brakes. Those are fine, but it is clear one of my struts is leaking.

Has anyone else have such an issue and how was it resolved?

[blindsnyper]

i havent heard of this in the past. if its still under warrenty take it to the dealership, i would think they would replace that.

[AZ-J]

Thanks, I will have to use my extended warranty, the Versa has 45,000+ miles on it.

[audtatious]

Extended warranties usually don't cover struts. I'd replace them all and be done with it.

Good luck

[AZ-J]

Extended warranties usually don't cover struts. I'd replace them all and be done with it.

Good luck

I suppose I need to say "Thank You" for this.

I just hope you are incorrect. We'll see...

[1_Sleek_Versa]

Damn that really blows!!

I hope they will fix it under warranty.

My lowered Z24 2003 has 130 000 km with stock struts and still going strong. lol

[audtatious]

I suppose I need to say "Thank You" for this.

I just hope you are incorrect. We'll see...

Hope so, but you can never tell. Most of the extended warranties I've seen cover engine and drive train components but not parts like brakes, struts, etc. Good luck with it

[Red Devil]

I just took my car in for a free look at the brakes. Those are fine, but it is clear one of my struts is leaking.

Has anyone else have such an issue and how was it resolved?

Be sure you aren't getting scammed. There are stories of people going in for certain things then, OMG! you need new struts, transmission e.t.c. because they shot some type of oil on the part that needs "replaced". Clean off the strut, see if it leaks anymore. If it doesn't you're safe. If it does then it does need replaced. If it really were blown you'd feel a difference in the ride as well.

Does it roll a lot more than normal? Does the affected side bottom out? I just find it hard to believe you went in for a "free" look at the brakes and wound up with a serious suspension issue.

[fjwagner]

I just took my car in for a free look at the brakes. Those are fine, but it is clear one of my struts is leaking.

Has anyone else have such an issue and how was it resolved?

What do you mean by that it is "clear" one of your struts is leaking? Did you look at it yourself while the car was on the stands? Or did they just tell you that? I agree with Red Devil. I do not trust most shops unless I know them extremely well. Even then, I want to be shown directly what they saw. Fred

[the djay]

And make sure that you demand to see any and all parts that have been supposedly replaced as well. I made the mistake of relying on a dealers referral to a shop once to have a vehicle I purchased second-hand and supposedly parts were replaced (Rotors and Drums). Found out a year later they had been turned well past safe limits and not replaced when my brakes almost failed.(ended up with one brake left that was working as the others had failed.)NEVER trust any place until they earn your trust with quality work.

[AZ-J]

I know I was not being scammed, as I was the one that wiped the oil off the strut and said "what's this?" while I was being shown what was left on my brake pads. Yes, the car was on a lift, with the wheels off. And there was a lot of oil on that strut, and none on the other three. I have not felt the car "bottom out" yet, but I know that strut is not working correctly from the "feel" of the car.

[fjwagner]

I know I was not being scammed, as I was the one that wiped the oil off the strut and said "what's this?" while I was being shown what was left on my brake pads. Yes, the car was on a lift, with the wheels off. And there was a lot of oil on that strut, and none on the other three. I have not felt the car "bottom out" yet, but I know that strut is not working correctly from the "feel" of the car.

That is pretty solid evidence for sure!