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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,020 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 steering problems

steering problem

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2016 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 302021

Versa

  • miles

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

My vehicle stops running whenever I turn on heater or A/C. When either is turned on, dashboard lights up with four or five other lights like battery, P/S, Brake, Temp, and other. When A/C or heater is not turned on, then my car is running. It looks like my vehicle may be defective in some way. I bought it only last year and I don-€™t understand why this particular control for heater or A/C is causing the problems. I believe some parts may be sub-standard and they may will cause some problems one day.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

problem #5

Oct 012018

Versa

  • 30,000 miles
Vehicle hesitates when accelerating jerks car when getting speed when going at highway speeds car wanders back and forth hard to keep it on the road, clunking noise comes from cvt transmission when changing gears also produces severe vibrations when car is in motion getting worse and worse have been having these problems since I purchased car 1 year ago at 27,000 miles now have 70,000 miles and car is not very safe to be on the road I have replaced struts hub bearings control arms and tie rod ends along with motor and transmission mounts but the problem keeps getting worse and worse every day. Took it to local dealer and was told they couldn't do anything about it because it was out of warranty. The hertz car rental place that sold it to me was made aware of the problem took it twice to pep boys but I was told they couldn't find anything wrong I've spent about a 1,000 dollars in parts to try and correct the problem but still no luck

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #4

Mar 202017

Versa

  • 10,000 miles
"takata recall" back in March 17 I was in an accident on the highway by dia the steering wheel locked up and I was force to run into the back of a lady in another lane. My air bag did not deploy

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #3

Jan 012017

Versa

  • 8,000 miles

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

I have a 2016 Nissan Versa with approx 12,000 miles and have constant issues with the steering of this vehicle. The car veers off and has a mind of its own frequently and feels as if it is being pulled by wind. This is unsafe and causes controlling the car to be a problem. This began at first in early 2017 and is now a regular occurance

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 222017

Versa

  • miles
Everything time I stop and park the car to do a short errand and then after getting back in the car, I put the key in the ignition and it won't turn. I have to wiggled the key in the steering wheel for at least five (5) minutes or more. It is happening more frequent and often. I am very concerned.

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 222016

Versa

  • 121 miles
I recently purchased a 2016 Nissan Versa and when I drive it, it veers to the left which is a matter of safety for my family.. took it in to service dept and they did an alignment but it is still happening...I am re-thinking my decision about this car because I refused to drive a unsafe vehicle.

- Augusta, GA, USA

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