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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
35,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2012 Nissan Versa transmission problems

transmission problem

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2012 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012016

Versa 1.6L

  • CVT transmission
  • 102,000 miles

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

This car was running rough. Replaced plugs, several sensors, fuel body and finally fuel pump, 629 dollars. This made it run better but it wouldn't go, so dealer said he would do diagnosis on transmission, 200 dollars. Came back and said transmission was bad 2300 dollar fix. I don't have that kind of money, so I should have extended warranty 120000 or 10 years but Nissan refused to pay, so I have a piece of junk. What next?

- Travis M., Morristown, IN, US

problem #2

Aug 182012

Versa SV Sedan 1.6L 4 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 1,500 miles

Very early on, the transmission began making grinding, springing noises upon initial acceleration around 20-30 MPH. At first it was very disconcerting because of how noticeable and unpleasant the noises are. But 15,000 miles later, it still makes the same noises under the same conditions and isn't any worse. I've grown accustomed to it. There is no sign of trouble. The car drives fine. I think it's just a characteristic of the CVT. Still, it's probably the noisiest transmission I've ever experienced in a car. Definitely needs some refinement.

- Seth D., Gainesville, GA, US

problem #1

Aug 252011

Versa 1.6L

  • CVT transmission
  • 3,500 miles

A new and different car is the solution This car is a danger. Suffer at times of lack of power and you can not tell when. It's extremely noisy. The new transmission at times makes feel like is restraining itself to end up with a small exploding sound. Horrible. I regret this purchase so much. This danger I cannot give it to my kid.

- inluna26, Miami, FL, US

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