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:
27 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,316 miles

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2012 Nissan Versa seat belts / air bags problems

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 2 of 9)

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problem #143

Jul 232018

Versa

  • 116,000 miles

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

Takata inflators won't be replaced because of prior owners rewiring airbag need harness replaced but Nissan won't pay for it and haven't had luck with the car lot it was purchased.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #142

Mar 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. I was notified in the spring of 2017 that my passenger side airbags were recalled and car is unsafe to drive. To this date, despite contacting my dealership for the repair, royal Nissan of baton rouge over 6 times, nothing has been done. I have been informed by royal Nissan that takata has not sent the parts for the repair.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #141

Mar 062017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V144000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (champion of Nissan, 24111 creekside, santa clarita, ca 91355, (855) 995-7915) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #140

May 272018

Versa

  • miles

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

Takata recall - air bag parts still listed as unavailable from original July 2017 recall

- Paia, HI, USA

problem #139

Jan 012018

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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problem #138

May 032018

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall we live on the coast was there is a lot of moist

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #137

Mar 062017

Versa

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V144000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (performance Nissan, 1345 South federal highway, pompano beach, fl 33062, (954) 781-7700) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Manorville, NY, USA

problem #136

Feb 012012

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall- I am still waiting for a solution to this very serious problem. Nissan corporation and local Nissan dealer have not given us any information as to when this serious issue will be resolved. I am very uncomfortable having my children drive this vehicle knowing the air bag is not working properly and could result in serious injury or death.

- Wakefield, MA, USA

problem #135

May 012017

Versa

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall I have not received any info on a repair for this recall. I would also like info on how to join the class action against Nissan and takata

- Decatur, TX, USA

problem #134

Jan 032013

Versa

  • 6,000 miles
The driver side airbag were replaced but the airbag light still is blinking which could cause the airbag to explode.this light has been blinking for over 6 years... should be under warranty and fixed.. this apparently is a problem with the wiring harness in the steering wheel.as soon as I start the car the airbag light is blinking constantly

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #133

Jan 012018

Versa

  • miles

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

2012 Nissan Versa. Consumer write in regards to safety airbag recall. The consumer stated the dealer would not provide a loaner vehicle due to there not being any available Nissan vehicles.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #132

Feb 222016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. I have received recall 17V-449 notice from Nissan quite some time ago. This is a 2012 car which I am still driving..every time I call the dealer, which is sutherlin Nissan of fort myers, fl, they tell me that they still do not have the parts. This case is now in bankruptcy court, and my vehicle is still not corrected.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #131

Apr 142015

Versa

  • 25,000 miles
Vehicle not in motion hitted in the back while parked, another time in motion left door. Try to contact several dealers to schedule appointments for the recall they never contacted me back, waiting time was extremely long and schedules unavailable

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #130

Feb 072018

Versa

  • miles
Pleace help Nissan mo respond my call

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #129

Jan 192018

Versa

  • miles
My auto is disabled. Key doesn't turn, the wheels are locked up and noticed that there is hesitation when shifting made a nose. I can't drive my auto at all. I am still responsible for the payments on the vehicle. It doesn't seem like a regular wear and tear issue.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #128

Jan 202018

Versa

  • miles
I had my car serviced at david mcdavid Nissan. I had it serviced in August 2017 for the airbags. Then in December my airbag lights came on. Both the driver and passenger lights are on. I took it back to the same dealership and they said there was another recall for the airbags. After a month of the dealership having my car the airbag lights are still on. They told me that the airbag lights being on had nothing to do with the recall

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #127

Jul 012015

Versa

  • miles
4 recalls ony vehicle. I was rear-ended on the freeway when I was at a full stop because of traffic and a driver behind impacted me at her full freeway speed because she didn't notice the traffic had come to a full stop. I was whiplashed several times, hit my forehead on the steering wheel very hard a couple of times but the airbags did not deploy. There is a lawyer on the accident case but no one at Nissan believed me when the airbags failed to delpoy- I was told the accident may not have been a strong enough impact but again the driver rear ended me at freeway speed (65mph min.) and I and the rest of traffic come to a complete for about 2 minutes. The only other thing I noticed and I notified Nissan about was the passenger seat was not registering that a passenger was in the seat; the display showed that the passenger was not wearing a seat belt but that was not the case.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #126

Aug 012017

Versa

  • 64,000 miles
My car is, what the dealership calls, grounded. Stating it is unsafe to drive. I received a recall. I have been without my car since then. It sits in a lot at the dealership with, what the parts manager told me, with a whole lot full of my year, make and model for this same reason. The 'other problem' is the computer model, which has been on back order since 08/2017. On national back order I was told, which could be the next recall. I am checking by my VIN if this is the case. There are at least 8 recalls for this year Versa, depending on the VIN.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #125

Jan 192018

Versa

  • 83,000 miles
Steering column locked up key wouldn't unlock so I could drive. Steering wheel just wouldn't unlock. Had to have my car towed

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #124

Jul 222017

Versa

  • miles
Takata inflators, I received the email Jul 22, 2017 at 5:01 am and as of today the recall is incomplete, I am the driver I have my three grand kids in my car 5 days a week, I do not want to worry that the air bags will explode and I loose control of my vehicle. I live by the beach moisture is here.

- Hampton, VA, USA

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