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.

8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,341 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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2015 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 012018

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles

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

2015 Nissan Versa sv. Consumer writes in regards to several design defects on vehicle. The consumer stated the electronic key hold was extremely sensitive causing the trunk lid to open inadvertently. The gas pedal seems to stick causing the engine to rev. The vehicle has an intense wobble causing a nauseating sensation. The chrome around the speedometer and dashboard reflection causes a visibility issue. The consumer would inadvertently leave the key the ignition and manually lock the door, thus locking the key in the car. The consumer suggested an alarm for such occasions. The vehicle has low frequency constant humming frequency bass like droning noise that's centered in the middle of the driver's seat.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 192014

Versa

  • 23 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. While driving at any speed, the contact applied the accelerator pedal but the vehicle did not respond. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer informed the contact that she depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23.

- Roswell, NM, USA

problem #1

Apr 152015

Versa

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact's shoe occasionally became stuck on a section of plastic trim located near the pedal. When the failure occurred, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration because the driver was not able to immediately release the pedal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Mcdermont, OH, USA

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