CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012-2017 Nissan Versa has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data from the earlier model years in this 2nd generation Nissan Versa.

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:
13 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
22 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,907 miles

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2015 Nissan Versa seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2015 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #25

Jun 012023

Versa

  • miles

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

The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop. The vehicle occasionally would not allow for the key to turn its ignition and would remain locked unpredictably and would require extended amounts of time to lock/unlock via security key fob repeatedly to allow for the key to turn the ignition.

- Manor, TX, USA

problem #24

Nov 122021

Versa

  • 192,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 MPH, a deer ran head-on into the vehicle and crashed through the windshield. The contact stated that the deer's antlers were stuck inside the vehicle as the deer frantically tried to escape the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air failed to deploy upon impact. The contact also stated that only the driver-side curtain air bag deployed. The steering wheel had locked without warning as her husband was able to stop the vehicle right before hitting two guardrails. The authorities were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact and her husband were treated on scene for scrapes and bruises but did not go to the hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000. The VIN was not available.

- Raymond, NH, USA

problem #23

Jul 222020

Versa

  • 47,636 miles
I recently filed a claim regarding my drivers side airbag staying on. Today my passenger side airbag light came on and shows constantly that the passenger airbag is off while the engine is on and I'm driving.

- Nipomo, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 132020

Versa 4-cyl

  • 47,550 miles

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

The driver side airbag light continually flashes when car is turned on and while driving. Does not turn of with key reset.

- Nipomo, CA, USA

problem #21

Jun 112020

Versa 4-cyl

  • 39,000 miles
My daughter was involved in an accident going approximately 30 miles per hour. She and a Chevy Silverado were traveling in opposite directions when their traffic signals both turned yellow. Thinking she was going to stop, he pulled out in front of her causing her to T-bone his truck. Though she hit head on, not a single air bag deployed. The impact was enough that her car has been deemed a total loss and she suffered a concussion. She was not wearing a seat belt unfortunately.

- Greeley, CO, USA

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problem #20

Aug 012019

Versa

  • 50,573 miles
Seat belt light and air bag light never goes off even when after buckled

- Flat Rock, AL, USA

problem #19

Nov 042019

Versa

  • 0 miles

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

Airbag light will not go off; it has been blinking for several days.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #18

Oct 062019

Versa

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it was struck in the rear and pushed into the rear of a pickup truck. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt retention mechanism failed to operate as intended. The contact was the passenger in the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the upper, middle, and lower back, an injury to the left eye, and injuries to the left shoulder and arm. The driver sustained similar injuries and both occupants received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility and deemed destroyed. The contact also stated that the insurance company was scheduled to have the vehicle towed to their facility, which was still pending. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was diagnosed or inspected. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #17

Jul 012019

Versa

  • 61,000 miles
The airbag light just came ion while driving

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #16

Dec 142018

Versa

  • miles
Nissan infiniti class action settlement takata airbag

- Falling Waters, WV, USA

problem #15

Nov 262018

Versa

  • 93,000 miles

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

While driving home from work a deer ran in front of my vehicle and at 62 mph on a highway my car collided with a deer. As you will see the damage done to my car the car is a possible totaled vehicle. My concern was my air bags did not deploy on this kind of impact. I was told by Nissan they are not made to deploy upon impact buy only by the deceleration of my car. This does not seem to be accurate to me in the fact that it was over a 200 pound animal and my engine was pushed back into the firewall, lost my breaks in the road, and as you can see there is a lot of damage done to the care. I called Nissan to express my concern of this and they said it is normal and the air bags would have caused more damage to me then the impact. I feel they are blowing off something that could be a safety issue in this car.

- Doniphan, MO, USA

problem #14

Aug 202018

Versa

  • 30,000 miles
The problem I have encountered is a flashing airbag light with a vehicle having less than 31000 miles and just out of factory warranty as of March 2018. Also, the passenger seat airbag light stays on even when occupied by an adult. I contacted the dealer and I was informed there were no recalls for my vehicle. I conducted a search and found numerous other Nissan vehicles had the same issues (occupant system) but mine is not listed. My vehicle has not been involved in any event which would have caused this since I have owned the vehicle. The listed date and milage is approximate of when I noticed the issue.

- Euless, TX, USA

problem #13

Jun 242018

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. After making a left turn, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The driver sustained neck and shoulder pains and torn ligaments. The front passenger sustained whiplash and neck pains, which required medical attention. A child passenger in the rear sustained minor bruising and the second child experienced bruising from the seat moving during the crash, which impacted the child's feet for eight days. The child also received medical attention. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was towed and the body damages were repaired by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

- Anniston, AL, USA

problem #12

Jul 062018

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
I was driving on the interstate. Traffic was slowing down, I took my foot off accelerator to slow with traffic ahead of me. The car infront of me stopped abruptly and my car wouldn't stop. My brake pedal wa all the way to the floor. Car didn't stop till I hit another car. Air bags didn't deploy and my seat belt didn't lock. Resulted in left hand injury and chest hitting steering wheel( bruised chest). Consumer stated car was destroyed.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 052017

Versa

  • 651 miles
Takata recall

- Monessen, PA, USA

problem #10

Oct 132016

Versa

  • miles
Passenger air bag light goes on sometimes when passenger is in the seat. It should be off indicates passenger air bag will not work. It goes off after 2-3 miles it has been happening on and off for a year

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #9

May 052017

Versa

  • 38,000 miles
Takata inflators, flashing red light, looks like passenger airbag problem. When I start vehicle light comes on, is not solid, bleeps all the time.

- Park Forest, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 112017

Versa

  • 42,000 miles
The airbags did not deploy after large truck rear ended 2015' Nissan Versa knocking auto very hard into car in front of it a stop light causing severe injury.

- Portcharlotte, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 042017

Versa

  • 55,000 miles
The automobile was hit very hard on the drivers side door. The door caved in almost to the steering wheel. Air bags did not deploy as expected. The automobile was so severely damages that it was declared a total loss. The vehicle was traveling at freeway speed (65 to 70 mph).

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #6

Feb 172017

Versa

  • miles
Recall 15V-507..... I was in a car accident on the freeway about 2 weeks ago because my car wouldn't stop and I ran into the back of someone trying to stop and now insurance is saying I'm 100% at fault. We were going 65 mph and the air bag lights came on but no air bags came out. My car is totaled and my moneyis wasted!!!!

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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