Power Train Problems of Nissan Versa

Nissan Versa owners have reported 527 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (387 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (38 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Nissan Versa

The Power Train problem

Need to put in complaint the cvt transmissions has been doing a lot of whining and jerky. Spoke to the dealership they stated had no idea what it was. Started to investigate and found out there were recalls in the 2012 to 2015 cvt transmissions on Nissans and there is pending investigation in the   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission was replaced at 101000 miles, the new transmission failed at 109000 miles. Nissan will not repair it again. The first transmission had problems shifting to higher gears. The second transmission failed after backing out of my driveway. It would not move forward.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The transmission on this vehicle jerks at times making the vehicle lunge forward. It also does not engage from a stop or slow speed placing me in danger of being hit by the vehicles hesitation. When going up a hill the transmission does not engage or slips prior to engaging so I have no power to go   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

I was driving home from work in the highway I noticed the rpms going high and realized something was wrong with the clutch I heard a noise in the transmission and the clutch was slipping I was able to pull over in a safe spot.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...




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