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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
17,200 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. dont buy a versa for highway use (1 reports)
2015 Nissan Versa suspension problems

suspension problem

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2015 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 062017

Versa

  • CVT transmission
  • 44,000 miles

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

Very difficult to keep on highway at freeway speeds very dangerous

- Stephanie G., Hotchkiss, CO, US

problem #2

Sep 102015

Versa S 1.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,500 miles

The car was purchased new with only 10 miles on the odometer. Under normal city driving there is no noticeable problem. When you are driving at highway speeds at 65mph or above the Versa shifts left or right as if being hit by a wind which is not there. You are constantly having to correct the steering to compensate. The dealership acknowledged the problem but had no fix or resolution from Nissan Corp. A formal complaint was issued to Nissan Corp as recommended by the dealership but after notification back I was informed that this condition is normal for the model Versa. I have requested a repurchase as this situation is definitely a safety problem. This has been my first experience driving my car on a long trip and if this situation is normal I suggest no consumer buy a Nissan. I have owned many cars and I can tell you I will get rid of this car if the situation is not resolved. I have also reported this to the NHTSA and IIHS.

Update from Nov 19, 2015: The Nissan Corporation mechanical engineer Robert Underwood was dispatched to my dealership to meet with me and my wife. The sales manager and the maintenance manager were also in attendance. After two hours of discussion of the problem it was determined that the Versa was operating normal and what we perceived as a problem was normal for all Versas. The explanation was that the car was not designed for Interstate driving and therefore it was normal to shift at 65 and up speeds. The concluded I should have purchased a Sentra and was tried to sell me one with reduced trade in for the Versa which was valued $7000 below what I originally paid and then charging me an additional $7500 at 0 o/o interest for 3 years to switch over to the Sentra. If I had known the Versa was not highway worthy, it would never have been purchased in the first place, of course no one told us that. The mechanical engineer and the sales staff at the dealership all agreed that nothing more could be done. I guess I am stuck.

- Robert E., Jonesboro, LA, US

problem #1

Jul 032014

Versa

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles

When you drive the car in excess of 65 miles an hour the car wriggles to the left and the right. I feels like the car is made from jello. I called after I bought it and the service tech says its normal. I called again a few months later and the technician said that "all cars like that drive that way" He actually told me to put some center-blocks or bags of concrete in the truck. Seriously. This care is dangerous at 65 MPH and above.

- Lance W., Denham Springs, US

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