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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace fog light, lens (1 reports)
2012 Nissan Versa lights problems

lights problem

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 092012

Versa Sv 1.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

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

I had this car for less than 6 months (I believe this happened before I had my oil changed for the first time, so possibly only had car for 3 months but under 6 months for sure). I asked the service technician what would could be done? The service tech told me they would have to replace whole housing unit not just the glass covering the light bulb which would be just shy of $200. I mentioned I was worried because I drive on the highway to work everyday so if this happens again after I replace it and it appears that a rock cracked it not running into something would it be covered under warrantee. The service tech laughed and said no. I asked if there was some alternative to the glass he said no....Why the heck would I spend $200 to replace something that could and probably will break again?

- Megan M., Overland Park, KS, US

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