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.

3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,005 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.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

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2016 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 152021

Versa

  • miles

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

Every single day multiple times a day my ABS light comes on cars transmission jerks around or whatever it is. I have to pull over and turn vehicle off and restart to drive again. I may have to do that a few times in a mile. I think it's a safety concern. It could be in motion or stopped car wants to lunge forward

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 022020

Versa

  • 128,000 miles
On approximated on February 02, 2020 on the North bound 215 fwy existing fwy off ramp on newport blvd in menifee ca, when my 2016 Nissan Versa stall, it's on drive and not moving. No warning signs of any mechanical issues, no engine light on. I turned off the engine and restarted then I was able to drive but the RPM is moving up and down. I pulled over to the nearest gas station and called my roadside assistant through geico. The next day I drove the vehicle to pedder Nissan dealership for a diagnostic of the vehicle. The service dept return my call and notified me that my transmission is out on a less than four years old vehicles that I purchased brand new from this dealership. The dealership & Nissan consumer affair have both have given me the runs around. I see there bulletin for my vehicle model and year. I need assistance, please.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 272018

Versa

  • miles
My vehicle was in motion when it loose speed then was unable to get it out of geer. Was told need a new transmission. I just bought the car use as is, no gurantee. I have no money for a new transmission will cost me over $2000"????????????"

- Los Banos, CA, USA

problem #1

May 192016

Versa

  • 20 miles
Acceleration delay with my recently purchased 2016 Nissan Versa note. Particularly dangerous when making a left turn in front of oncoming traffic as the initial pressing of the accelerator pedal has a delayed response, sometimes for 3 seconds or more. To compensate for the delay I press heavy on the pedal resulting in a sudden surge when it finally kicks in. I took it in for repair and was told by the Nissan dealership there was nothing wrong. The problem continues to present a danger when driving.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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