Is there a problem with the Nissan Versa Power steering?
As you probably know, the Versa has an electric power steering system, which is quite different than the conventional hydraulic, engine-powered system on most cars. I guess this Versa electric power steering system could experience an electrical problem and cause all kinds of weird behavior.
What does the new Nissan power steering system do?
Nissan’s new power steering system provides the natural, smooth feel of a sophisticated conventional hydraulic power steering system while simultaneously improving fuel economy by using electric power instead of drawing power from the engine*. * Jointly developed with Hitachi Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. System Configuration.
How does a hydraulic power steering system work?
Large motor diameter (110mm) By providing power assist via hydraulic pressure, this system delivers a naturally smooth steering feel and, thanks to the flexibility of control allowed by electric power, offers more precise steering power characteristics.
What to do if you have no power steering?
I drove to the shopping center and when it was time to leave, I started the car, the “PS” warning light came on, and I had no power steering. VERY HARD to turn the wheel. So, half a “Hail Mary” later, I shut off the engine, started it again, and everything was fine.
As you probably know, the Versa has an electric power steering system, which is quite different than the conventional hydraulic, engine-powered system on most cars. I guess this Versa electric power steering system could experience an electrical problem and cause all kinds of weird behavior.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Versa?
Overall the worst problem category is Nissan Versa transmission problems. Although the 2009 Nissan Versa has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2012 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage.
What to do if your power steering goes bad?
There is virtually no extra effort expended in changing lanes to get off the road unless you do what you don’t need to be doing anyway, or panic whip the car to change several lanes at once. I used to disconnect PS hoses way back in the day to supposedly lower the hp. drag on street race cars back before I knew better.
What kind of car does not have power steering?
Hell, the car I used in drivers ed. all those years ago DID NOT have power steering (80’s Sentra). Loosing power steering on a rack and pinion car really is not the end of the world.