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2013 Nissan Versa (Page 2 of 2)

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

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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,806 miles

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2013 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #11

Feb 232018

Versa

  • 131,500 miles

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

After taking to the auto shop today (03/13/2018) the mechanic (business owner and with 30+ years of experience) informed me that the car has a transmission issues. In his own words, the car is not that old to have transmission problems. The car is still running but there is a strong noise when trying to change gears. It does not run smoothly as used to.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #10

Oct 122013

Versa

  • 2,000 miles
I have an issue with my heat shield screws coming undone about every 6 months. I understand this is common on a Nissan Versa. There needs to be a recall for this problem with a suitable remedy, so the screws or clamps on the heat shield doesn't continue to loosen up. The rattling noise is very annoying and could cause an accident due to the distraction it causes. The only way to currently tightening the screws or replace them is to bring it to a garage and have the vehicle put on a lift, which is an expense, since this problem will continue well after the warranty has expired. The dealership so called fixed my loosened or replaced my lost clamps several times and I am still either tightening the clamps or replacing them two years after my warranty has expired. I don't see this problem stopping. I bought two Versas on the same day, so I now have double trouble and double the bills to continually fix this problem, which is only a temporary fix at best. It's basically a cheap thin foil that is the heat shield, with the hole for the clamps widening from the vibration of the vehicle, or the clamps just loosen from the vibration. There are several causes for the heat shield coming undone. I would say installing a more rigid material for the heat shield and better quality fasteners with lock washes would correct this problem.

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #9

Jul 282017

Versa

  • miles
Shaking feels like it will completely turn off. Vehicle has stopped at a red light a feels times already completely turning off. Vehicle doesn't not go above 50-60 mph without struggling. Hesitates to go after stopping at a light or stop sign. It's a rough ride rather then being a smooth ride in the past. In all occasions I've had my 2 small children in the car with me. Unfortunately I do not trust this car. First problem was July 28th 2017 at 5:15pm.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #8

Jul 102017

Versa

  • 86,000 miles

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

When I was driving on the freeway- the vehicle suddenly stopped running. There was no warning. The car came to a sudden stop. When I restarted the car it is very sluggish to run. When it is idling it appears to want to stop running. When you begin to move forward- it has a hard time going. I have taken this vehicle to planet Nissan for the past two years- for this continual problem- they continually want to deny anything is wrong with the car.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Feb 052017

Versa

  • 21,220 miles
Hood latch failed, hood popped open while driving on a highway about 45-50 mph, causing damage to both front fenders & hood brackets

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

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problem #6

Jun 012016

Versa

  • miles
The defroster is not working. I bought this car 3 years ago, first it was the ac that wasn't working now the defroster is not working at all.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 012013

Versa

  • 100 miles

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

The high speed blower for the air conditioning and heat is extreley loud so that a driver cannot properly hear other traffic. The sound is deafening. I have neve rhad a car with such a cheap loud blower to blow heat or cold air. This ia S definite safety hazard because you need to hear cars as well as see them. Versa went really really cheap with the air blower system which has become a safety hazard.

- Flemington, NJ, USA

problem #4

Aug 082015

Versa

  • 55,000 miles
I was driving in a left turning lane slowing down when all of a sudden I heard a voice asking if I were ok? I came to and noticed the air bags were deployed and my Versa 's hood was smashed, along with the front sides. The car in front of me had a small dent on the rear bumper. Apparently I hit the vehicle in front of me. I am still in shock. I wear a size 14 shoe. I believe my foot came off the brake and hit the accelerator. My insurance company totaled my vehicle.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 142015

Versa

  • 130,000 miles
Car stalled while driving check engine light came on. Brought to dealer found nothing reset sensor. As of Aug. 12 check engine light on again & car stalling again. Brought to mechanic says it is showing up cam sensor. See many Nissan's having this problem & being recalled for cam/crankshaft sensors but not my model! very dangerous!

- Salisbury Mills, NY, USA

problem #2

May 192015

Versa

  • 35,600 miles
I was driving South and a car it me in the driver side door. Turned me around 360degrees the hold front in of the car was gone. I had broken bones in my right leg, and foot was in the hospital for 5 days then sent to a rehab for 8 weeks then was given 2 months of therapy to be able to walk. I lost my job because of being off work for long. Still in my 2 months of therapy. Airbags exploded and torn all to pcs... updated 09/30/15

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #1

Jul 192015

Versa

  • 39,801 miles
Hood latch failed while driving on freeway at about 70 mph. The hood flew up into windshield blocking all vision and damaging the hood, the roof, the side panels near the hood anchors and cracked the windshield.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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