Nissan Versa owners have reported 531 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 (391 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.
I'm an employee at a driving school in colorado and have experienced numerous occasion when loss of power is experienced. The most recent was in 10/05/2025 at 02:10pm. No warning light came on. The car was not accelerating more then 18mph. This issue is concerning. Read details...
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 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...
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 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...