2014 Nissan Versa Note transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Jun 11, 2026214,249 miOHTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the service brakes needed to be bled. The service was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that…

   NHTSA complaint #11743528 · source
2. Filed Feb 19, 2026GAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!

   NHTSA complaint #11718988 · source
3. Filed Nov 8, 2025MAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Good evening. I notice this car went driving if I want speed more 40Miles make a stop shake and slowdown the speed by it self. Also The Dashboard display on and off a gas cap loose but is tide. also went the gas cap ligth is on the engine ligth goes off and viceversa.

   NHTSA complaint #11698385 · source
4. Filed Jul 3, 2024KSBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Over the past 4 years I have delt with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV constantly stalling in the middle of the road. I have replaced the transmission, TCM, and brake light wiring harness. I have had the Nissan dealership assess my vehicle three different times for 3+ days. They have completed wiring diagnostics and determined that the brake light wiring harness is getting water into the wiring causing a short and blowing the #49 fuse under the hood that also operates the…

   NHTSA complaint #11598579 · source
5. Filed Dec 12, 2023ILSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   We bought a Nissan Versa Note 2014 in March of 2023. It currently has 74K miles. The transmission is shot. It doesn't want to shift, and revs up to high rpm's. We have had two mechanics check on it. Up to $7,000 to get fixed. The second issue is the steering. The steering gear has gone out. It makes a clicking noise when turning. This is so bad the mechanic said not to drive the car anymore. $1100 to fix. We now need to pay as much to fix the car as we owe on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11559667 · source
6. Filed Oct 19, 2023KYTransmission & Drivetrain

   My transmission went out pre-maturely on the high way and I almost got rear-ended. It’s a CVT transmission which has had a class action lawsuit which I wasn’t aware of when I bought car in 2020. Nissan should hold more responsibility but they refuse to help my basically totaled car.

   NHTSA complaint #11550825 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2023FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   When reaching speeds around 20 mph, usually on turning corners, car feels like its 'skipping' not catching (so this could be like when picking up speed after reducing speed). I'm currently having wheel bearings replaced and the certified mechanic working on it says it appears to be transmission related and recommended me to take it to Nissan as he assumed (wrongly!) that it should still be covered under warranty. The vehicle has 71,000 miles. This issue doesn't always appear…

   NHTSA complaint #11526164 · source
8. Filed Feb 26, 2022GATransmission & Drivetrain

   Regarding my 2014 Nissan Versa Note, with "continuous variable (cone shaped) transmission": I first noticed the transmission issue beginning June of 2021. took it back to the dealership where I got my car from they did not help me at all and took it to mechanic shop to look at it looked at and I'm changing my transmission fluid twice and no codes popped up on the scanner and now I'm sitting here with no vehicle engine runs is just a CVT transmission is the issue please help

   NHTSA complaint #11454226 · source
9. Filed Jan 30, 2022FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   The problem that the vehicle has is in the transmission. It does not have any light on the panel to notify me of any problem. My vehicle has 57000 miles and the transmission changes irregularly and sometimes it goes down without having slowed down, forcing me to stop completely on the road it is truly worrying. I have done internet searches on 2014 Versa transmissions and many people have had the same problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11449449 · source
10. Filed Nov 28, 2021ILTransmission & Drivetrain

    The CVT failed and the engine began making a droning sound. The vehicle was undrivable once the failed transmission was detected.

    NHTSA complaint #11441856 · source
11. Filed Aug 17, 2021TXElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    I have been taking my car to nissan since my purchase. I was having cooling issues, radiator issues, and car not starting. with all these issues and years of repairs..my CVT transmission finally went out. I had no clue as they were fixing and servicing this car. I call nissan affairs dept as i had to pay $5050.00 to replace it out of my pocket! Nissan states out of warranty 5 months ago!!. I inquired to why i was NEVER contacted about transmission issues and problems or the…

    NHTSA complaint #11429437 · source
12. Filed May 10, 2021124,000 miMNTransmission & Drivetrain

    My cvt transmission went out on my vehicle which is 7 years old, and has 124,xxx miles on it. The more i read online that this issue is common, with significantly less miles on it. My car would often shake or vigorously vibrate, and had the transmission go out while driving on a busy highway.

    NHTSA complaint #11415964 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology