general problems of the 2013 Nissan Versa - part 1

59 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Versa. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Versa based on all problems reported for the 2013 Versa.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

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.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2024

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.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2024

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 approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2023

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.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2023

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.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2022

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 sensor needed to be replace. The unknown sensor and battery were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact then stated that her son had to jump start the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle started. The contact stated that she notified the mechanic at the transmission specialist where it was determined to be an electrical failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,606.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2022

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 to replace after 3 years! I got in my car Sep 9 , 2022 and drove about 20 minutes and the car started jerking forward and the rpms were going crazy moving so fast. I turned around to head back home, I got on the bridge and was driving about 50/55mph. The car started decreasing in speed all the way to 0. Turned the car off and tried to continue to make my way back home. I had to take back streets home and every time I stopped at a red light or stop sign the car would take a second to drive off after. I brought the car to a mechanic who told me my transmission went out. Since the car transmission was last replaced only 54,000 miles have been put on the car. The fuel for the transmission was dark.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2022

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 literally only drive to and from work, no long trips, no racing around, etc. Please help!.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at 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 the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the turbine input sensor circuit b, the pressure control solenoids including solenoid b had failed. The output, input, transmission, and primary speed sensors were replaced. Additionally, the cvt transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. However, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2022

Torque converter seal leak.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while her son was driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2022

When accelerating quickly to enter a highway, the car bucks continually until you pull over to the side of road and turn it off and back on.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

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 I pull out sometimes the car does not move and will hesitate before it goes. This is extremely dangerous when pulling into oncoming traffic. The transmission "cvt" is a danger to people and should be replaced.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2022

I was accelerating onto a highway speed increasing to highway speed and suddenly (in front of a tractor trailer moving at least 70mph) vehicle lost power began to shudder. We had a vehicle right on our bumper. The truck that had trouble changing lanes bearing down on us vehicle began to gain power and then lost it again. Once there was room we got over onto open shoulder (barely in time to avoid being absolutely crushed by this truck) we pulled over. Towed to a repair shop we learned the transmission had failed around 40mph to 50mph during acceleration. It was inspected by an ase technician. Worse, we found out from the shop this happens to many transmissions in this same vehicle. This is scary.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and shudder upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact would be forced to restart the vehicle to resume normal driving. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact then called the dealer where they acknowledged that they were aware of failures with a similar vehicle; however, there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2021

Cvt transmission doesn’t shift in high gear.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2021

Car won’t accelerate past 25mph and is very loud. I took it to a nissian dealer service center and they told me that they can’t get the code to come up for a transmission but they think that’s the problem. However, the Nissans that came out in 2013 with my make and model had bad transmissions and Nissan won’t help or cover the transmission expenses that existed at the time of manufacturing.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2021

The undercarriage of my car seems to be falling into pieces. The car has only 57,000 miles on it. It has sat in my driveway for 7 years because I had another Nissan, my sentra, which I had for l5 years and it never had undercarriage issues. And I never had all these issues with my sentra that I am having with this Versa now that I am free to drive it since I got rid of my sentra after l5 years. The dealer says power control arms pressure forceing grees to be released. And heat shield, repair heat shield ripped off bolts and causing rattling under vehicle. I just paid a $600 bill to that same dealer for that same areas of work not that long ago. Why is my Nissan falling apart. I had a sentra I had for l5 years and never had trouble with the undercarriage like this. I cant afford these big repair bills. The milage is very low for all these things to go wrong when I never had them go wrong on the sentra for l5 years. Did ghosn steal money from Versa?.

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2021

My car is 7 years old but has only 57,000 miles on it. I had an older car so used that most of the time and saved this car. I have had endless problems with this car with its electrical system, the headlights go out all of the time and now the undercarriage is costing me alot of repair costs. Dont know if I am being ripped off because I am a female senior citizen or the car is really fallingj apart at 57,000 miles. I paid well over $600 for repairs on exhaust system. Now they tell me I owe almost $2,000 for repairs on something called abushing and a control arm and if I dont fix it the car will fall apart into two pieces. I have no way to get under the car for this kind of thing. I can so easily be ripped off. I need help. Does the govt ever give any help to people. I need help b adly becuase I am so vulnerable tocrooked dealerships wanting to make money in this bad economy. Pllease help me. Https://mail. Google. Com/mail/u/0/#inbox/fmfcgzgllmlmmcncvltqdxqldzvzzwhn?projector=1&messagepartid=0. 1.

20 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle seized. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated shortly after starting to drive, the jerking stopped and the contact continued driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he continued to experience the failure intermittently. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

21 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2021

The car surges, jerks, increases in rpm's, stalls. This has been happening on & off for quite sometime, but recently has become more frequent.

22 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while stopped, the engine was slow to respond causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to cerritos Nissan (18707 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 219-2788) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

23 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2020

While driving the transmission began hard shifting, long shifting, skip shifting, and not shifting. While on cruise control going uphill it will rev up and make out on rpms and I have to turn off cruise control. At one point getting on the highway it had no power like it was in neutral and was almost rear ended. I still am have shifting issue.

24 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2020

Transmission began hard shifting, long shifting, skip shifting, and not shifting. Check engine light came on. Was told by mechanic this is because a revers tail light went out. Replaced tail light and transmission works normal. This doesnt sound right to me!.

25 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2020

Since buying the car in 2016, my car transmission has recently failed. I had no light up that indicated a warning in my transmission. My car stopped in the middle of the road as I was turning left into a 4-way intersection. Before that the fan was also defected upon purchasing. I own the the car now.

26 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to stall and would not accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently while driving and without warning. The contact took the vehicle to (cook chevrolet610 n, troy rd, elba, al 36323 ) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission was needed. The contact was given a quote of $2500-3000 for the cost of repairs (cvt). The contact did not informed the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

27 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2020

I was on the street and the car just stopped going forward in the middle of the road. Had to have it towed home. Now the car starts, juggle back and forth but I can't go over 45 miles per hour. No one at Nissan will help me. Tells me it is not under warranty. This is my only means of transportation. With covid I don't make enough to buy another car and live a normal life. I am still paying for a broken car.

28 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2019

Every time I want to speed my car slow down, and has a weird sounds in the moter.

29 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2019

When driving as I am picking up speed car jerks (pull) as it switching gears.

30 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to stall and would not accelerate when depressing the accelerator. The contact stated that she had experienced the same failure intermittently while driving. The contact stated that the failure occurs without any warning. The contact took the vehicle to berman Nissan of chicago 3456 n kedzie Ave, chicago, IL 60618 773-295-4650 where a diagnostic was performed and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The contact was given a quote of $4,000 for the cost of repairs. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and they agreed to pay 60% of the cost for a new transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. Jo.

31 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

The transmission is not wanting to catch the gears to make it drive.

32 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2019

While driving onto the freeway my car starting hesitating to catch speed and after it did while I was driving on the freeway it began to shudder and loose power . It was accompanied we with whining sound and no check engine light indicator came on . I went to a transmission had a fluid exchange done and the fluid turned to a dark looking oil almost similar to motor oil . The transmission continues to malfunction on the highway at high speed and on city road at lower speeds. The quality of my drive train declined to to the point of no longer running. My vehicle has now been parked for almost 2 and a half months . It only has 114,000 miles on it . I called Nissan north America will not help me fix it because it is out of warranty.

33 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2019

I was about to pull out of a parking lot, I changed my gear from parked to drive and as I started to drive out, I noticed my check engine light turned on again and my car jerked back and forth a couple of times as I started to accelerate. This is not the first time this has happened, but usually the car only jerks for a second whenever I change gears.

34 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stopped without warning. The contact applied the emergency brake and restarted the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

35 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2019

The transmission went out while going up a bridge. This is a known issue to these vehicles with the transmission type. It is unable to be repaired due to the high cost of this transmission type. Since this has been a known issue, it should be covered under recalls.



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