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.

9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
350 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2012 Nissan Versa transmission problems

transmission problem

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 212011

Versa

  • 350 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The technician did however advised the contact that the gear shifter could possibly have been moving slightly into reverse while parked, interfering with the removal of the key. The contact was unaware of the specific repairs that would be performed to the vehicle but she believed a plastic piece in the gear shifter assembly would be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 350. Updated 02/15/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. 02/17/12

- Naples, TX, USA

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