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.

1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,500 miles

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #4

May 292018

Versa

  • 320,000 miles

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

Bad transmission, brakes, bearing wheels, etc. Car is parked is can't be use risky.when I bought the car it had five tamara recalls it was a risky car to drive, dealership didn't said a thing about it. Loss my money. Car was in a car dealership.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #3

Aug 102017

Versa

  • miles
While vehicle was in motion on 495 highway (approx. 65 mph) the breaks failed to work when pressed trying to pull off at my exit. Once driving on back roads the breaks seemed to be working again. This type of incident has happened a few times prior to this but not as severe. Has not happened again since then (approx. 3-5 months).

- Watertown, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 152015

Versa

  • 65,000 miles
Both front sun visors have failed and hang down so the field of view looking out through windshield is obstructed. Contacted Nissan and they want us to pay $500 to correct the problem, says it was not recalled and vehicle is out of warranty. Will need to get velcro and diy to correct problem until something is done to force them to comply with safety issue.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 042014

Versa

  • 33,000 miles
Left turn signal dims or goes out completely when atmospheric moisture is present (rain/cold). Nissan dealership fixed as "bulb issue, " but issue persists. Nissan appears unable to diagnose cause. Driver concerned of potential safety implications due to problematic signal.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

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