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:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,937 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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2014 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #5

Feb 012015

Versa

  • 17,195 miles

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

Was stopped at red light when I saw car approaching fast behind me. Tried to accelerate, but car stalled and I was rear ended. Was taken to er.

- Winter Garden, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 152014

Versa

  • 9,000 miles
There is a coolant smell coming from the engine, no noticeable signs of a leak. The main coolant tank was full but the overflow was empty. Dealer said it was a common smell with no further explanation. After filling the overflow, the smell still persists. The overflow loses about half a cup per month. No overheat or cooling problems noticed.

- Dardenne Prairie, MO, USA

problem #3

Feb 272014

Versa

  • 2,658 miles
Stopped at parking lot booth which was placed within one foot of sidewalk, preventing straightening of front wheels, which were turned to the left following a left turn into the lot. After payment through passenger window, I placed a foot on the accelerator resulting in sudden unexpectedly rapid acceleration and a lurch of the car to the left with almost immediate impact with a concrete cylindric post placed opposite the risen entrance gate within 2 feet of the front of the previously stationary car. The force was such to bend the rim of the front L wheel, striking of my head against the windshield, and the fracture of 2 metatarsals likely from impact with the brake.

- West Newton, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 212014

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact while driving 45 mph, her foot became stuck preventing her from stopping the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right toe and scratches to the left shoulder. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 08-20-14 updated 08/27/2014... updated 03/19/15 updated 6/18/2015

- Blounts Creek, NC, USA

problem #1

Mar 052014

Versa 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 560 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 560. Updated 06/10/14 MA the consumer stated there was a hesitation when accelerating from a stopped position or when slowly accelerating. Updated 07/23/14

- Michigan City, IN, USA

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