2013 Nissan Versa transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 10, 2024CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Speed Control, Engine and Transmission issues: After the recall from the manufacture was issued for the the acceleration problems this car still takes long to accelerate and get the car going. It feels like the transmission/ and or engine is ready to go out also and this car is only roughly at 80,000 miles. This car is well maintained.

   NHTSA complaint #11630003 · source
2. Filed Aug 30, 2024NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car unstable while driving all of a sudden will not shift into 2cd gear will not go over 20mph car is 2013 but only has 32,000 miles. Dealer said no recalls warranty only 5 years or 100,000 miles, it is past that period. Online suggest multiple complaints from consumers with cvt transmission, clasa acyion suits etc.thwy want 5550.00 to replace transmission.

   NHTSA complaint #11611890 · source
3. Filed Apr 23, 2024100,000 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11584732 · source
4. Filed Oct 8, 2023CATransmission & Drivetrain

   I feel something is wrong when I step on the accelerator and the rpm scale shakes while driving. When I stop and go while waiting for the signal, the rpm does not increase and speed does not increase even though I step on the accelerator to the end. When I visit mechanics, they told me it is a transmission problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11548911 · source
5. Filed Sep 22, 202393,000 miCTTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The mechanic performed an oil change. Several weeks later, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway to shut off and restart…

   NHTSA complaint #11546033 · source
6. Filed May 8, 2023ARTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission problems include lurching, acceleration issues, vehicle overheating. It has been very dangerous. In the middle of traffic the vehicle will lose power and start jerking.

   NHTSA complaint #11520876 · source
7. Filed Nov 7, 202262,606 miTXTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown…

   NHTSA complaint #11492565 · source
8. Filed Sep 12, 2022103,000 miALTowedBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and the transmission slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the turbine input sensor circuit B, pressure control solenoids including solenoid B had failed. The output, input, transmission, and primary speed…

   NHTSA complaint #11484114 · source
9. Filed Sep 10, 2022CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Transmission was replaced in 2016 at 60K miles. 3 years after the car was bought brand new. As of today the car has 114K miles. September 9, 2022 my transmission completely shut down on me. Also the check engine like came on. I have had the car only a year and the problem just came about. Im worried and concerned that the transmission should have not got out this quick for me. And also concerned as to why the original owner had the same transmission problem as me and had…

   NHTSA complaint #11483855 · source
10. Filed Sep 6, 2022CATransmission & Drivetrain

    My car started jolting forward when trying to shift gears (automatic transmission). once i hit 100,000 miles. Then one day while in the drive thru I put my foot to the petal and it rolled forward with no true power to it. This happened again today after turning right at a light with oncoming traffic! I almost got hit! I am going to a mechanic tomorrow but came here and see 69 other people with SAME problem from the SAME year/model/make! This is a manufacturing issue, I…

    NHTSA complaint #11482961 · source
11. Filed Jul 13, 2022WATransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2013 Nissan Versa has 80,000 miles. Since the car had 72,000 the transmission started to lurch forward while coming to a stop. This lurch has pushed me out into traffic on at least 5 times. As you come to a stop, and you think you are stopping it lunges forward placing others at serious risk. I must be very cautious when approaching sidewalks where pedestrians may be as well as oncoming traffic. The transmission also stalls and loses power when trying to accelerate. When…

    NHTSA complaint #11473797 · source
12. Filed Jul 6, 2022OHTransmission & Drivetrain

    I took the 2013 nissan versa to ricart nissan dealership on 2 different occasion due to the car was shifting differently and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with the car the only thing they told me was the car had a cvt transmission and that is why ii feel the jerk is because a cvt transmission you will feel the gears changing and that it is different that an automatic transmission. My daughter was driviing on the freeway and the car started jerking and so pulled…

    NHTSA complaint #11472526 · 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