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.

9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,877 miles

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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.

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2013 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 152023

Versa

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while reversing at 2 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact also stated that the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate when driving at various speeds which caused the vehicle to jerk. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a passenger-side lower control arm bushing being separated from the control arm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Iron River, MI, USA

problem #5

Dec 142020

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
Dodge Ram. Early 2000S grey with a lot of paint peeling and a gate type accessory across the back window of the truck. Lifted. They're vehicle is blowing so much black smoke I couldn't see while driving and puke to breath because I had a window open. There unsafely weaving in and out of traffic without signaling and while blowing tons of smoke. Could easily have caused an accident. Washington license plate number [xxx]. 5pm in East bremerton wa. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012013

Versa

  • 100 miles
They window shades in the front are tiny. They do not keep out the sun. They let all the sun enter the car so that you cannot see when driving. They went cheap on the window shades in the front. They don't protect the driver. They are tiny tiny tiny and I guess cost 25 cents to make. This is a cheap car, but safety things must be fair for the drivers protection.

- Flemington, NJ, USA

problem #3

Aug 062014

Versa

  • 4,000 miles

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

Vehicle weight for the 2013 nisan Versa model year was substantially reduced vs previous years models. Vehicle is subject to cross winds / gusts (greater than 5 mph) at driving speeds greater than 40 mph under good road and weather conditions. Suggest that Nissan issue a written advisory to its customers, and/or redesign the Versa model so it's more stable during windy conditions.

- O'fallon, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 092014

Versa

  • 7,050 miles
I was stopped at a red light in the left turn lane and was changing radio stations. I looked up and noticed the car in front of me was already going through the intersection, so I put my foot on the gas pedal and accelerated quickly. As I approached the intersection (stop line) I attempted to remove my foot from the gas pedal, but could not, because my foot was stuck. I used my right hand to grab my leg, and pulled harder, immediately braking hard, then backing my foot of the brake as I squealed and skidded around the corner, almost going over the curb and crashing. After parking the car in a safe spot, I inspected the gas pedal area to determine what happened. The plastic piece that covers the center console extends around to just next to the gas pedal. It attached with a plastic press fit lock several inches from the edge, leaving the edge unsecured. The corner of that plastic panel wedged between the sole and leather upper of my work boots, preventing me from taking my foot off the gas pedal.... updated 03/19/15 updated 6/18/2015

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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problem #1

Feb 242013

Versa 4-cyl

  • 110 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, his foot became stuck between the accelerator pedal and the vent unit, which was located under the console. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician advised having the factory floor mat replaced with an after market floor mat. The contact stated that the failure was not related to the floor mat. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

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