2008 Nissan Versa: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · KS

The continuously variable transmissions on nissans are unsafe. For a couple of weeks, our nissan versa would briefly lose power when we stepped on the gas pedal, but it only happened occasionally and temporarily. Then on july 15, it got much worse. We could barely drive the car because it would constantly lose power. The problem started when we started the car and continued as we were trying to drive the car a couple of blocks on the city streets. I am thankful that we were not on a highway when this happened because we would have caused a terrible accident. We learned later that it was the transmission and the car was trying to start in a high gear instead of a low gear. Our 2008 nissan versa is 6 weeks past the extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission. Despite the fact that we are below the mileage requirement of the warranty and despite the fact that the transmission has likely been giving us problems for years, nissan will not honor the warranty. I believe nissan should be ordering a recall on the CVT technology, especially for the older models. They know the technology is flawed and unsafe, that's why they created an extended warranty. But if you're just out of that warranty period, they won't help you out as a consumer. If they publicized the CVT problem and ordered a recall, they would prevent having unsafe cars on the road.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to operate after the key was removed from the ignition. When the key was placed in the ignition, there was an abnormal grinding noise. In addition, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The vehicle was able to be operated after the vehicle was restarted manually. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the air bags replaced. The dealer could not replicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred three times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Transmission · 511,155 miles · CA

Nissan 2008 versa while driving on freeway car started to lose power ,then shut off,car just came back from dealer not for this problem ,but for lose of power in while driving a upgrade hill this car is on second replacement transmission notified nissan corporate office no answer.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NC

I own a 2008 nissan versa. Recently started having problems with losing power after a long period of driving. The problem started after driving for approximately two hours, the car would lose power and only go about 20 MPH. If accelerator was pressed, the car would stall out completely. After two visits to nissan dealers, they stated they could not find any problems. I am afraid to take this car on any extended trips due to this problem. I bought this car for the gas mileage...now having to take another vehicle for safety.

Filed Apr 2, 2009 · Engine · 38,500 miles · NC

My husband and I was driving the highway and our 2008 nissan versa lost power. When we pulled over, my husband lifted the hood and found the dipstick had came out and oil was all over the engine. Our car was towed to a local dealership. The next after nissan north america would not fix our car claiming it was our fault . We only had our car for 8 months and we brought it brand new! We had many heated arguments with the dealership and nissan north america. Then after 23 days after then they called me wanting to put a new engine in our car . I refused because I wanted a refund because we had to buy a 30 year old truck to get back and forth from work.

Filed Jul 26, 2008 · Engine · CA

Car stopped working, lost power, oil leaking everywhere.