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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,565 miles

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2014 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Jun 022023

Versa

  • miles

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

The first incident, my car shut off as I was driving down the road. I had to put it in park in the middle of the road, start the car, and floor it to get there car to go. The second incident was after I took it in to Nissan. They said it was fixed, and two days after I picked it up, the car shut off on me as I was leaving a gas station, and the check engine light is back on.

- Rocky Mount, VA, USA

problem #31

Apr 142023

Versa

  • miles
When I was driving normally on a hot day(90 degree), in on and go traffic, the lights of Engine, brake, battery, power steering suddenly all lighted up and the Engine stalked any the same time without any warning. Brake, power steering, oil pedal all stopped working. At that time, the AC was not in use so it would not be a problem. I turned off the Engine, and turned on it again and everything worked normally again. I brought my car to check the battery, charging system, starting system. All good. Also, I check all fluid levels(brake, transmission, engine oil, coolant, window wash fluid) which were all normal. I am the first owner of the car. The car was well maintained and gently used, and only has 15,000 miles. The most recent oil change was two months ago and it was also inspected by the Nissan dealer that time without any problems. This is very dangerous for my family. That time I was driving in the heavy traffic on high way, when the engine stalked suddenly and my car lost power, my car was hit by a SUV behind me. I researched this problem online and found I was not alone. Many people experienced same thing as a Nissan Versa owner. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFrQBnIxyq8&ab_channel=KTNVChannel13LasVegas)

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #30

Apr 012023

Versa

  • miles
My car is not 10 years in and the car has started to force itself/ judders when I-??m accelerating a bit on the street and freeway. It basically back tracts when I-??m driving. I-??m starting to not feel not safe in the car. I need my car to get to school and work. I took my car today to the mechanic and he told me the transmission is faulty which is causing the problem. He told me his other customers with same car are having those problems too.

- Rowland Heights, CA, USA

problem #29

Jun 292022

Versa

  • miles

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

My 2014 Nissan Versa has been acting strange after giving a family member a jump. Now my transmission seems to slip; I would put my foot on the gas and the rpm will sometimes be stuck at 3 for longer than normal. In addition, my back driver seat lock/latch stopped unlocking all of a sudden.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #28

May 062022

Versa

  • miles
Transmission slips/inoperable while driving which has proven to be extremely dangerous. Vehicle taken to multiple repair locations but all were unable to fix or repair.

- Killeen, TX, USA

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problem #27

Mar 142022

Versa

  • miles
In February 2022, our 2014 Nissan Versa (which my husband purchased new in 2014) started to sputter and nearly stall upon acceleration. Today (3/14/2022) I visited Younger Nissan- a Nissan dealer in Frederick, MD where he purchased the car- for diagnosis and repair. They found that the car at 77,666 miles needs a completely new transmission, costing over $4000 in repairs. This is a critical safety issue. The car could have stalled at any speed, and there is no error or alarm shown on the car's dashboard indicating an issue. This is a product defect and with no warning or alarms there was no opportunity to fix or check the issue while under still under warranty. I have been driving this unsafe vehicle for several weeks, unaware that there was a critical safety issue for myself and other drivers- this is unacceptable! This is a known issue for Nissan. If you Google "2014 Nissan Versa transmission" you will find complaint after complaint- including a class action law suit- about this issue. It seems that Nissan knows and is trying to ignore this issue. I would appreciate if you looked into this issue with Nissan and their CVT transmission issues with their 2014 Nissan Versa models. I also plan to contact Nissan North America, the US Department of Transportation, the Maryland State Attorney General and possibly Small Claims Court about this issue. Please look into this so that myself and other drivers are not risking our lives driving these vehicles. I am happy to provide you with copies of my payments etc. once the car is fixed. I had to finance the majority of the repair cost as I am sure a large majority of other drivers have had to do as well. Thank you for any assistance and feedback.

- Knoxville, MD, USA

problem #26

Sep 082021

Versa

  • miles

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

Around 86999 miles car started jumping in the front and other times in the rear of car when going from park to reverse and also when I stop at a light or/and take off. Car jumps and makes a loud noise when it happens.Took to local Nissan dealer to check the problem and they told me -?? nothing is wrong with your car, we didn-??t notice any thing you mentioned -??. This cost $159. This problem has worsened in the month since I went to Nissan repair place!

- Lewiston , ME, USA

problem #25

Jul 152021

Versa

  • miles
About a month ago the vehicle began shaking unexpectedly. The RPM started to go high when driving about 35 miles per hour. On the highway the RPM would go up to 5 or 6 and if it went down the car shook violently. At times I did not feel I would be able to keep control of the vehicle while on the highway. I stopped driving on the highway and I took the car to be seen by a mechanic. After allowing the mechanic to drive the vehicle I was informed the transmission was likely the problem and would need to be rebuilt. The mechanic suggested I take the vehicle to a transmission specialist. The transmission specialist said every CVT transmission from Nissan he has seen needs to be rebuilt and suggested I buy another car rather than pay $5,000 to have the transmission rebuilt. I called and spoke with Nissan. They said the warranty was no longer valid and they would charge $120 for a diagnostic plus the cost to fix the transmission. The vehicle is 7 years old and only has 87,000 miles on it. Prior to a month ago the vehicle had no issues. There has not been any visible indicator light to suggest the vehicle may need maintenance.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #24

Feb 152021

Versa

  • 102,000 miles
I was backing out of my driveway, and noticed that the vehicle started losing power and steering. The vehicle then shut off while driving. After this incident, I parked the car, and it stopped responding and would no longer turn on.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #23

Jan 212021

Versa

  • 82,000 miles
My vehicle shuts off on me when driving and it happens sporadically. Driving on city street loss acceleration wheel locks.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 062020

Versa

  • 103,000 miles

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

Car needs a new transmission. Suddenly stalled while I was driving on the street.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #21

Aug 152020

Versa

  • 93,500 miles
Gearshift will not come out of park, have to manually unlock the gearshift with a paper clip; car will not accelerate correlational to the gas pedal, and the rpms go really high on inclines/hills...Nissan saying not responsible/no recalls, but I'm still getting 'claims notices' from GM economic settlement claims center...the Nissan dealership told me to "disregard" the notices coming in the mail....

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #20

Apr 232020

Versa

  • 4,918 miles
Vehicle has started to lose acceleration power. Started hesitating to accelerate and took long to shift (this is an automatic transmission) got on the interstate and car started jerking and would not go past 10-15 mph. Pulled over, brought gears back down to the park position, but that only made it worse. Car would not shift into gear and has been stuck now for a week. Started research on vehicle and learned many other vehicles within this class are experiencing the same problem. Nissan dealership has told me that they are not responsible and will not fix. Why not?? they apparently built a faulty vehicle. They should fix the problem. Looks like I'll be getting a lawyer.

- Atanta, GA, USA

problem #19

Feb 232020

Versa

  • miles
Since purchasing the car in 2014. I had the body throttle replaced, the fan on the ac. Now the electrical motors for the doors to lock and unlock is going out. I truly feel when I purchased this car it was a lemon. Because I had only had the car for a couple of years when the dealership had to replace the throttle body and shorty thereafter, the dealership had to replace the fan on the ac. Now on 23 Feb 2020. I am on my way to church when I notice this loud noise and now I've been told the motor is going out that controls locking my cars doors. When the throttle gave out I was driving when I notice this loud noise. When the fan gave out on the ac, I notice that the ac no longer work and I attempted add freon and I was told that it was the fan on the ac. My major complaint today is the motor on for the lock/unlock. It's a shame that cars are only made to last a short period of time or at the lowest cost possible and the sell them for outrageous price over the fair market price. Sometime its just better to purchase a used car opposed to new vehicle that you think will last and but its not like that at all.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #18

Sep 142019

Versa

  • miles
In my 2014 Nissan Versa sedan there was a screeching noise at any point of acceleration thinking it was the brakes. I got the brakes changed but the noise was still there. I took it to a mechanic and was told that it was something with the transmission. The cvt transmission that has caused not only me but so many other people problems as well. One of the belts in the transmission is screeching and causing other things in my car to not function as well. This is not okay to know and sell a car with a transmission that is known to fail soon. I got the car is now at 106,000 miles. It makes me scared to know I do not have the money to get a new transmission and that the car can go at any time.

- Maryland Heights, MO, USA

problem #17

Jan 042020

Versa

  • miles
I was driving up a hill in ventura when the car lost power and started to roll backwards. Prior to that the car would jerk like it would go into gear and would hesitate. Finally the car would go forward and I had to stop at vons for the car to be towed. I was 58 miles from home. It was really scary but I was fortunate there were no other cars behind me and the car did not run off the ledge.

- Jurupa Valley, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 262019

Versa

  • 85,000 miles
Bought 2014 Nissan Versa on 09/10/19. Had it checked out by mechanic and checked out good. Had for 2.5 - 3 weeks and engine light came on and started stalling while stopped. Had to turn headlights off when stopping and then turn them on again when car got going again. Took to aamco in louisville ky and they said it was neutral safety switch. Spent $400 to have replaced and things were good for a couple of days then started doing the same thing again. Very dangerous to have to turn lights off/on at night. Drove to ky this weekend to get car and bring home to mo to have fixed (hopefully). I cannot have my daughter in college 500 miles away from me in a dangerous situation.

- Cape Fair, MO, USA

problem #15

Oct 152019

Versa

  • miles
Defaulted transmission should be a recall have had to replace the transmission twice since purchase

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #14

Jul 122019

Versa

  • 55,518 miles
Tire purchased from dealership 1 year ago, tire tread separated, nearly causing blowout, while in motion on highway. Had I not taken precautions I could have been killed. Precautions taken due to on the job safety professional driving skills. Tires are called nexen and are sold by Nissan dealership in corpus christi, Texas. Dot # dot8elx

- Gregory, TX, USA

problem #13

Dec 062016

Versa

  • 13,000 miles
When taking off, my transmission stalls and does not shift correctly, car has only 15,564 miles and this has been happening for over 2 years, I am the perverbable old lady (71 year old) lady and this car has been handled careful, but I have no money to fix this problem

- Hanceville, AL, USA

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