CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012-2017 Nissan Versa has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data.

In late 2019, the CVT defect was subject to a class action settlement. However the settlement only covers transmission repairs up to 7 years after purchase or 84,000 miles (whichever occurs first).

Because many owners commonly drive 20,000 miles/year or more, Versa owners experiencing CVT transmission problems may find they are not covered by this settlement due to the mileage limitation.

3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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2012 Nissan Versa body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 272014

Versa

  • 64,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I started my car and I heard a rattling sound. As I went to drive the sound got louder as I pushed the gas pedal. I went to Nissan right away and they said it was my "rusted" muffler. It's from the salt and it will be $700 bucks. My car is a 2012, there is no way possible for salt rust in 3 years. I just can't believe this!! I am trying to understand since I live in Florida. I'd understand better if I still lived up North and dealt with salt from the ice trucks. I don't live close enough to to a beach for salt rust!!!

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 222014

Versa

  • 0 miles
When pressing the accelerator, the right side of the shoe gets stuck under the hard plastic on the right of the accelerator, making it hard to remove your foot from the accelerator. I have changed shoes, and the same thing still happens.... updated 03/19/15 updated 6/18/2015

- Houston, TX, USA

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