Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Nissan Versa

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2016 Nissan Versa. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission internal cvt (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Versa


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Nissan Versa

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, and started jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the rpm needled was fluctuating erratically.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Internal Cvt problem

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

On or about November 5th of 2018 while traveling on the highway home the vehicle quit accelerating. We limped the vehicle home where a local transmission shop inspected the transmission. It was apparent the transmission was slipping.   Read details...


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