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.

3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,115 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2013 Nissan Versa steering problems

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2013 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 242021

Versa

  • miles

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

Breaks was unsafe, some piece was broken close by my tires

- San Diego , CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 202020

Versa

  • 73,851 miles
While driving and when accelerating the vehicle waives to the right and since the steering wheel is held straight the car comes back into the lane. This happens at speeds 30+ and specially 60+. I changed 4 Michelin new tires, did alignment and the problem was not solved. Took the car to a local mechanic and he said that suspension is good "tight" and no leaking is visible from the joints. Problems is a safety issue since I am planning to give the car to my 16 year old daughter.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 282018

Versa

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel made an abnormal popping sound and then the steering seized. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed to the contact's home. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local mechanic came to the contact's house and replaced the pin that held the steering column together. The contact took the vehicle to larry H. miller Nissan san bernardino (735 showcase dr S, san bernardino, ca 92408, (909) 347-6785), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was invalid.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 112018

Versa

  • 52,305 miles

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

We own a 2013 Nissan Versa, with 52,310 miles. We keep great care of the car, with routine maintance checks, oil changes, tire rotations, etc. The car is housed in the midwest, thus driving on a fairly flat surface it's whole existence. The vehicle has never been in an accident. We found out we have to get a whole new transmission put in our vehicle costing $4,050. This seems outrageous as our vehicle has less miles than the average vehicle puts on each year. We also have to get new front brushing costing $387.53. This is ridiculous for a car with that little of mileage on it. It has never been in an accident of any kind. Outrageous!. the vehicle clocks when braking, going over the smallest bumps, and turning. The vahie struggles to get up to 40 mph and has a noticeable kick to it. We took the vehicle in as soon as we noticed a problem.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #4

Nov 122015

Versa

  • 36,000 miles
Suspension: Both sides front struts mounts and right side lower control arm, also called ball-joints are defective in just 3 years, right after the 36 months manufacture warranty expired. This is causing the car to bounce at moderate speed and more dangerously so on the highways. The vehicle would wander right to left uncontrollably. Steering U-joint defects: There is an ongoing noise while vehicle is driven and the steering column is shaking up unnecessarily and excessively.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 072016

Versa

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Hayes, VA, USA

problem #2

May 082013

Versa

  • 9,650 miles
The car wanders wildly at speeds of 55mph + and you are in another lane if the wind blows. Have brought to dealer, had tires rotated, suspension checked tire psi matching etc. It is design flaw with some component, whether it be the car is simply too light, or the suspension is too soft etc. This is a serious safety concern. I have actually been pulled over by state troopers for "excessive weaving", when it was windy out.

- Mountain Dale, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 232013

Versa

  • 115 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to wander out of the lane independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two times for inspection. The technician was unable to locate a problem and informed that both front and rear wheels were correctly aligned. The failure recurred whenever traveling 60 mph and above. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 115. The VIN was unavailable.

- Danvers, MA, USA

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