2012 Nissan Versa transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 12V032000Feb 1, 201236,608 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

  Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 versa vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and manufactured from june 9, 2011, through january 13, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114,”theft protection.” due to interference between the shifter rod and the shift knob, the vehicles may be shifted out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal.

  Risk: The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shifter knob or the shifter assembly as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on mearh 5, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners say

1. Filed Apr 24, 2023111,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the RPM was revving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the transmission had failed. An unknown repair was completed; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11518694 · source
2. Filed Apr 7, 2023VABrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I carry my family in the vehicle and the lights would come on for the traction control and check engine light and speed sensor light and the car would stop moving and shut off while going down the road and the brakes would barely work and the transmission would stop pulling or slip and the engine would not rev up that is really dangerous when your traveling with traffic something needs to be done about this and I have read alot of other complaints about the same problems…

   NHTSA complaint #11516003 · source
3. Filed Mar 6, 2023MATransmission & Drivetrain

   2012 nissan versa commonly known for defective cvt transmissions I had taken it to costal nissan to get it looked at before for a jerking transmission and the dealership just adjust a brake light switch the problem came back and threw an engine code for input sensor after replacing all my bulbs the problem went away for a couple months but the past 2 months it started slipping jerking stuck in low gears high reving rpms I had the transmission fluid serviced or replaced and…

   NHTSA complaint #11510502 · source
4. Filed Feb 2, 2023VAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while reversing into a parking spot, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle restarted. The contact stated she had experienced the failure six times. The contact called and notified the Used Car dealer where she purchased the vehicle of the failure.…

   NHTSA complaint #11505130 · source
5. Filed Oct 24, 2022TXAirbagsEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Air bag on driver side red airbag light blinking repaired Coil needs replacing Motor mouth broken Front seat belt not locking Car wasn't starting

   NHTSA complaint #11490680 · source
6. Filed Aug 25, 202288,000 miCATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated then lost motive power and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, did not offer any further…

   NHTSA complaint #11481262 · source
7. Filed Jul 16, 2022MODriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   After having my transmission replaced with a used CVT transmission on Dec 2021, I went to leave the transmission shop only to have no power. When I gave my vehicle gas, there was no power it would not go forward or backwards. The code repeatedly coming up was P2101. My car was in the shop for 4 months with Williams Transmission in Park Hills, MO 63601. [phone removed]. Every time Willie would call & say it’s fixed & I would go try driving g home, again same issue. Finally on…

   NHTSA complaint #11474220 · source
8. Filed Apr 15, 2022110,000 miORTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the transmission started slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact released the accelerator pedal and continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while depressing the accelerator pedal and had worsened. The dealer and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11460892 · source
9. Filed Feb 21, 2022DCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle is a 2012 Nissan Versa driven only 81,000+ miles. I was driving the vehicle up a modest incline on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The car started to shudder and felt like it was losing power, as if it were running out of fuel. I pulled off when I turned the next corner and stopped. As I started out again, the check engine light came on, so I drove it to my mechanic. He has informed me that the malfunction code is a transmission failure code, and he is performing…

   NHTSA complaint #11453192 · source
10. Filed Nov 16, 202172,000 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle would shake then inadvertently shut off. Additionally, while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage…

    NHTSA complaint #11440664 · source
11. Filed Oct 19, 2021116,000 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unable to pull over and had to push the vehicle onto the shoulder and waited approximately 20 minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the torque converter replaced. The vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11437389 · source
12. Filed Oct 16, 2021TNOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    When driving the car slows down to a crawl or just stalls and want pick up speed or while driving comes to a complete stop, also it makes a noise and when it rains it sounds like Rain is trapped in the doors or walls of the car.

    NHTSA complaint #11437029 · 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