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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,565 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.

2014 Nissan Versa miscellaneous problems

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2014 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #12

May 142019

Versa

  • 100,000 miles

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

"transmission" I had no awareness of my car having problems but always knew something was wrong it would do this jerking motion or accelerate on its own and when it stalled on my when I pushed on the gas the mechanic told my my transmissions shot and that Nissan had a recall on transmissions. I always kept my car up to date and routinely checked. Its only a 2014.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #11

Apr 042018

Versa

  • miles
The transmission it started making like whistling noises itslugis wasn't picking up speed it staled itself off it barley moves my cat transmission is defective

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 102018

Versa

  • 14,000 miles
When accelerating from a stop, the car bounces or vibrates, then I have to take my foot off the accelerator so the gears will change, I can't afford to get this fixed so I live with it, the car has 15,340 miles on it can you help me?

- Hanceville, AL, USA

problem #9

Nov 202018

Versa

  • 76,000 miles

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

While driving my Nissan Versa I need to let it warm up completely. When I say completely I mean wait about 10-15 min before driving off. If I do not my car will stall when I press the breaks. This has happened many many times. Some times it doesnt but now that it is colder weather it does it more often. If I do leave before it warms up I expect it to stall at the stop sign, light, turn, or traffic. I usually have to kick it into park turn the car off and back on. I will do this multiple times until its warmed up. Sometimes it wont even want to work again until its warmed up so sometimes im just stuck in traffic or the side of the road. Today my car did this several times. I work only about 7 miles from my house and it stalled 5 times.

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 192018

Versa

  • 75,000 miles
Nissan North America is recalling 14,595 vehicles, including the 2014 Nissan Versa sedan, because the engine may shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This has happened to me like 10 times... I was driving in city traffic and it wouldn't stay running. It kept turning off. I was afraid I had to much going on wil thepower like a power drain so I turned off my radio and lights and made it home.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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problem #7

Mar 152018

Versa

  • miles
I recieved the car with a damaged heat shield. I was told that it was fixed yet continued to have problems with it. Lately I have had axel seal leak issues as well as transmission slippage when accelerating.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #6

Dec 282017

Versa

  • 71,140 miles

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

* car hesitates when the gas pedal is pressed at a complete stop and then jolts forward takes longer than normal for the car to start moving when gas pedal is pressed * when I try to speed up to pass on the freeway it takes a long time to get up to speed

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 172014

Versa

  • 2,000 miles
Bought my car brand new in 2014. Almost immediately started having transmission stalling and slipping issues within two months. My car stalled out and died on the freeway in the middle of rush hour traffic. I went to my Nissan dealership to have it looked at and fixed under warranty. They did not fix it, nor do I think they even looked at it. My car stalls, slips, grinds and vibrates every time I gas it. There have been a handful of other times my car has stalled out and died in the middle of a busy street, while driving. I've had my car for three years and I've been to my dealership many times during warranty and after warranty for this issue and each time the problem has not been resolved. There was even a recall for my transmission, in which I went to the dealership 3 times for it, and it still has not been resolved months after I received the recall notice. I've tried looking this recall up, and I cannot find it. Perhaps the dealership stated that this issue has been resolved when it has not. I do not feel safe in my car, and I feel as if the Nissan dealership I bought my car from is adding to the lack of safety of my vehicle.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #4

Apr 062017

Versa

  • miles
Transmission going out. Jerking while driving and shutting off.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #3

Nov 202015

Versa

  • 37,000 miles
The heat shield covering the exhaust underneath the vehicle has cracked in several places and was replaced 2 times. The cracking occurs where the heat shield is held to the body of the vehicle by screws and bolts. The washers and bolts are too small for the predrilled holes and causes stress fractures at the hole. This causes the heat shield to come loose and rattle against the exhaust. There are other models with similar heat shields with the same problem as the materials are the same. The rattle causes distracted driving as well as poses a potential safety hazard if the entire unit were to fall off while driving. It could cause unsafe vehicle operation or hit another vehicle.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 012015

Versa

  • miles
I have a Nissan Versa with no heat when it is cold I have bought in to the Nissan dealer 3X. This car is dangerous because does not have enough heat to keep the windows clear in slow or ice. I am told all Versa have the same problem. This is dangerous and I expect this to be acted on. The picture is after driving for ten miles

- Terryville, CT, USA

problem #1

Jul 072014

Versa

  • miles
There is no trunk release inside the car's cab! no button or pull lever only way in is with the key. What if a small child shut the trunk and was not able to comprehend the lever inside the trunk? very very dangerous for anyone who may drive this car even a locksmith had to completely disassemble the back seat of the car to gain entry. This is no way acceptable and I will never drive/own any car that does not have trunk switch/button/lever ever again! I cannot put in words how disappointed I am with the person who passed a vehicle with the only way into the trunk is with a key! the car was rented from fox rental car from the orlando fl location pictures may be provided upon formal request. Upon returning the car we notified the manager of that location of this issue as well.

- Benton City, WA, USA

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