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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,895 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.

2016 Nissan Versa brakes problems

brakes problem

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2016 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #8

Apr 152021

Versa

  • miles

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

Every single day multiple times a day my ABS light comes on cars transmission jerks around or whatever it is. I have to pull over and turn vehicle off and restart to drive again. I may have to do that a few times in a mile. I think it's a safety concern. It could be in motion or stopped car wants to lunge forward

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 222019

Versa

  • 79,000 miles
When I drive in the winter time and apply the brakes on a slippery road the car doesn't want to stop no matter how many times I try to use the brakes. Instead, the brakes pop and click until my car slows down on its own. I ended up sliding literally in the middle of the street at a busy intersection. Other drivers were aware my car was having trouble stopping and allowed me to proceed. That happened in the 1st time in December 2017. The following year I had my brakes check and the service station claimed the couldn't find any thing wrong with them. I had my brakes serviced before the winter of 2018. My brakes still do the exact same thing all winter long on the slippery streets. Also I'm having trouble trying to turn the key in the ignition because it's locked. When I finally managed to get the car up and running a little while later it wants to stall. This just happened the last 2 days. I'm going to get that serviced asap. That day was November 23, 2019. This vehicle has several issues and it's only 3 yrs old. That's not a good sign.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #6

Nov 272017

Versa

  • 50,000 miles
The Nissan Versa 2016 has a faulty brake system. I was in motion driving with ongoing traffic I saw the traffic stopped I pressed the brakes and kept pressing brakes and the car did not stop. I could not go left or right because cars were in both lanes. I hit car in front. The officer verified that the car was in speed motion with no screeches or mark in street. The officer stated that my car was in normal speed motion. The air bags deployed and my sister and I were injured. The car I hit passengers was ok. This accident was caused by brake failure. I reported this to the Nissan corporation.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 112016

Versa

  • 0 miles

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

Brake issues reported not a good vehicle to have repaired several time- bought brand new - still suffering from multiple visits to dealership and company

- Elloree, SC, USA

problem #4

Aug 112017

Versa

  • 10,461 miles
The vehicle was shifted into drive and the ABS light came on and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had to be steered into a curb to stop it before it entered oncoming traffic. This vehicle also hesitates upon turning which is a hazard while driving.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #3

Aug 052017

Versa

  • 1,000 miles
I have taken my brand new Nissan to the dealer 6 times now. Breaks keep making a noise like a tapping noise while driving. The last time I took the car to the dealer and picked it up after a week the breaks are screeching to the point where I cannot drive. Nissan dealer and Nissan factory are claiming this is not their responsibility.

- Beavercreek Township, OH, USA

problem #2

Apr 252017

Versa

  • 9,000 miles
The vehicle was in motion on a two way street traveling approximately 30 miles an hour the brakes were pressed and then pumped and did not stop the vehicle. The Nissan slammed into the back of another vehicle. The Nissan has been deemed totaled. The 2016 Nissan Versa had approximately 9000 miles and had a break assist feature and ABS breaks. The vehicle did not stop.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #1

Aug 162015

Versa 4-cyl

  • 1,700 miles
The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed when the pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and transported to the emergency room by ambulance. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,700. The consumer stated while driving, foot slipped between the gas and brake pedal. The gas pedal flipped up upon trying to adjust the foot causing the vehicle to spin striking a another vehicle. 10 minutes later the air bag deployed, before striking the vehicle. The consumer received injuries to the head, leg, knee, breast and ribs.

- Freeport, LA, USA

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