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:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,262 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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2015 Nissan Versa seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2015 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 012017

Versa

  • 20,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 had misfired, and the dealer determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a transmission specialist, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced for a second time. Additionally, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift to first gear. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, Classic Nissan Newport News (12925 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608), where the transmission assembly, the ignition coil, and spark plug #1 were replaced. The contact stated while driving after the repair, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her grandson was occupying the rear passenger's side seat, the seat belt locked and failed to unbuckle. The contact stated that her daughter cut the seat belt and released her grandson. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #5

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 #4

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 #3

Jul 062018

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles

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

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 #2

May 242018

Versa

  • 62,000 miles
Vehicle is 3 years young had to replace headlight, starter, when air condition in use it emits moldy odor.

- Green Brook, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 222016

Versa

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. Another vehicle crashed into the rear driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger side seat belt failed to restrain the passenger. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a torn muscle injury on the right shoulder and the passenger sustained a mild concussion. Both occupants required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Rincon, GA, USA

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