[sherlockvulcan]

Purchased a 2012 Versa SV for a commuter car. After 150 miles was alerted to a rattle underneath. Crawled under to see the muffler heat shield was being held on by one nut as opposed 4. Took out my tool kit, found a 10mm socket and removed the shield ...... it is a design flaw to have such tiny nut-washers holding a piece of tin foil. Not sure if driving the car without this shield is going to cause any issues. Also experiencing braking "sounds" from time to time ...... perhaps they're simply 'bedding' down. And finally I'm not used to the forward-holding-forward-holding movement when coasting downhill.:ihih:

 

[TheTippingPoint]

I went to the dealership and told them about that same rattle on my 2008 s with 30 k. My receipt says it was missing hardware and replaced it for free. They also knew what it was the second I mentioned it so it seems like a common thing.