2014 Nissan Versa Note: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 72,000 miles · OH

I noticed the vehicle sputters and jerks when I try to accelerate preventing me from driving on the highway in fear of being in an accident. Took it to a nissan dealership and they diagnosed it as a bad transmission. The cost of a new one is very expensive. The vehicle only has 72,xxx miles on it.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Transmission · TX

My car had symptoms of jerking and delays when accelerating. The vehicle would shake heavily while driving on the freeway. After going to the mechanic for a diagnostic, it was confirmed that my nissan versa note had transmission issues. I then found out that several cars of this make/model were having similar problems. Estimates for a new transmission are heavy and I am hoping nissan takes ownership for these issues knowing how many cars are affected.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 2 miles · CA

I almost died. T he transmission is trash. When the car comes to stop and hit the pedal the car doesn't move and when if finally accelerates keeps shaking and the transmission slips and jerks.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MA

Around 65,000 miles I started having an issue with the ctv / automatic transmission. The car sometimes jerks/shakes as I accelerate and takes longer than it used to to speed up. This has put me in immediate danger several times - for example, switching lanes on the highway, I can no longer be certain that I will switch lanes in time for the other cars not to hit me. I took this car to a mechanic who said it may be my transmission fluid - I got the fluid changed in an official nissan shop in norwell, ma. The issue was not resolved - and when I called the nissan shop again, they said if the engine light is not on, there is no problem. The issue has not resolved and they do not want to help.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Steering · GA

Takata recall key won't turn to start engine. Steering wheel is locked. Car was parked at gas pump. Pumped gas. Then key wouldn't turn. I wiggled and wiggled and jerk on steering. Finally it started. Then it did it again later that night. On sunday I tried it again. Key will not turn to start. Steering is locked. Parked

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · NY

While driving vehicle on parkway it started losing power. As I was driving, the engine would rev but it would not pick up speed. Then as I was driving up the hill to my house the car stopped moving, but it was still on. Now the car jerks as ur driving and will not pick up speed.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Transmission · WA

The CVT transmission is failing loss of power while driving can't drive car over 55 MPH transmission oil leaks slipping and jerking the RPM of the engine can fluctuate a lot while driving, especially when accelerating.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 50 miles · PA

When coming to a stop at a stop sign or red light, it seems as though even though you are braking, the car is still trying to push 'gas'. The car will feel like it is making little 'jerks'. It does not do it everytime, but enough to notice and make you uncomfortable. When stopped or parked, I also have noticed that the car 'shifts or moves easily and I am now in the habit of applying my emergency brake everytime I leave the car.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 350 miles · NC

My vehicle, unless I'm an exerting more pressure than necessary on the brakes, will lurch forward when the air conditioner fan kicks on. If I'm not consciously paying attention to pressing hard on the brake, the car will start to drift forward even at a standstill. The brakes do not brake smoothly. It is not a gradual smooth stop, it feels like slamming on the brakes with every stop.