2014 Nissan Versa Note: complete transmission failure

Filed Jun 11, 2026 · Transmission · 214,249 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the service brakes needed to be bled. The service was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of a busy road and failed to drive forward or reverse as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure descriptions were consistent with a potential transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,249.

Filed Jul 3, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · KS

Over the past 4 years I have delt with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV constantly stalling in the middle of the road. I have replaced the transmission, TCM, and brake light wiring harness. I have had the Nissan dealership assess my vehicle three different times for 3+ days. They have completed wiring diagnostics and determined that the brake light wiring harness is getting water into the wiring causing a short and blowing the #49 fuse under the hood that also operates the transmission CVT/TCM. Their solution was to replace the wiring harness. This was completed last week. It rained again the last couple days off and on. The fuse has blown again. This causes the vehicle to stall in the middle of the road. There is no advanced warning or messages that appear. The check engine light does not come on either. It is way too hot out for my new baby for the vehicle to stall and not be able to run. Cars begin honking and swerving around my vehicle. The vehicle has to be pushed out of the road. Fuse after fuse has been replaced. New light bulbs. New wiring harness and still the same outcome. Please help.

Filed Jun 7, 2024 · CA

Hi, I am writing to express my concern regarding a recurring issue with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Recently, I noticed that the vehicle emits a noticeable noise when the engine reaches 1500 to 2000 RPM. Upon consulting a mechanic, I was informed that this problem is common with the CVT transmission in Nissan Versa Note models. The mechanic advised that the transmission needs to be replaced, as this defect poses a significant hazard. There is a risk that the transmission could fail without warning, compromising the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. Given the severity of this issue, I request that Nissan initiate a recall to address and rectify this problem promptly. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Transmission · KY

My transmission went out pre-maturely on the high way and I almost got rear-ended. It’s a CVT transmission which has had a class action lawsuit which I wasn’t aware of when I bought car in 2020. Nissan should hold more responsibility but they refuse to help my basically totaled car.

Filed Oct 17, 2023 · Transmission · LA

Transmission went out.

Filed Apr 22, 2023 · Engine · CA

Transmission malfunction. No light indicators turned on to signal transmission issues. Took car to dealer x 2 to file complaint. Told car was fine and that was how car functions. 3rd time went to dealer for same issue and told new transmission needed.

Filed Dec 12, 2021 · NY

Transmission failed at 65,000 miles

Filed May 10, 2021 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · MN

My CVT transmission went out on my vehicle which is 7 years old, and has 124,xxx miles on it. The more I read online that this issue is common, with significantly less miles on it. My car would often shake or vigorously vibrate, and had the transmission go out while driving on a busy highway.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Transmission · 93,492 miles · MT

Transmission went out at 93492 on 03/26/2018 costing me $3749.74

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · SD

The transmission failed in my 2014 nissan versa note because of their design issue and I paid out of pocket to fix it and replaced it at nissan dealership may the 15th and yesterday july 29th at 7pm this second transmission failed extremely another time when I was exiting the highway in sioux falls sd and I almost killed by fast traffic because my car wasn't accelerating and my foot was all the way to the floor and no power so I stopped the car and I was praying no one will kill me in that very fast traffic since I was in the middle of the road and they couldn't let me pull over when I started experiencing the issue so I turned off the car and I restarted it after 20 min and while I was waiting for the car to cool down I was calling sioux falls police department but unfortunately no answer after a wait of 15min . The car is still under warranty for the second transmission but I returned it 3 times to them and they claimed there is no issue in the reports. But ai legally recorded them confirming the issue when they were test driving it and I took it to another transmission repair shop and they confirmed there is an issue

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 Sep 23, 2019 · Transmission · 93,832 miles · GA

Brought this car used from a used car dealer in lilburn, ga for my college age daughter to get back and forth to school/work. While she was driving, the check engine light came on, I took the car to nissan south in morrow, ga for a diagnostic test and was told that the car needs a new transmission, that it would cost $3861.00 plus tax. I'm now finding that the CVT transmissions on these cars are crap! And nissan USA corp is aware of the problem. Nissan opened a case for the car, we received a call from joshua w/nissan customer care and was told there was nothing they could do about the car (even though the mileage is under 100k). Why is nissan able to profit off of consumers while selling a knowingly defective product? Why hasn't the federal safety agency stopped nissan from selling this vehicle? I will never buy another nissan again, ever!!!!