Replaced the continuously variable transmission on 09/13/2011 at 92524 miles. Approximately 2 weeks later my daughter was driving vehicle and the car stalled. The car will run but when put it in gear it will not go anywhere or rev up. This car has been to three mechanics including nissan dealership and the problem cannot be found. Numerous parts were changed out but did not solve the problem. Sometimes it will drive for a short distance (less than a block) and then will be unmoveable again. This car has been undrivable since september 2011. They are a hazard on the highway due to the fact you never know when they are going to shut down. Also we are paying for a car that is undrivable.
2008 Nissan Versa transmission complaints
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1st...after 25k miles the car began to shift on its own irregularly, finally at 45k it was noticed that the CVT was not working properly. It was replaced under warranty, even though it was covered it actually cost me 1,800 for an extended warranty. Second problem was a thumping noise as I went over a bump in the front end that was diagnosed as damaged struts and the sub frame links, this was not covered by warranty, and we are stuck with this ongoing faulty problem. It is greater than 4,000 to fix.
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.
There has been a problem found in some versa sls with manual transmissions, relating to the cruise control system. It has been found that on hot days, this switch may move, and cause the hydraulic clutch to disengage prematurely. This problem can be dangerous if it occurs in a remote area or on a heavily trafficked road. This problem will severely compromise your vehicles ability to move, and your car may end up disabled or possibly with a burned out clutch if you ignore it. There seems to be a growing trend with clutch problems in nissan versa's ranging from mileage of 168 and up. Nissan fails to recognize the problem.
My 2008 nissan versa abruptly slows from 60 MPH to 30 MPH and gradually slows to a stop. This only occurs after I have driven between 70 to 150 miles. It has happened 3 times. Nissan has replaced the transmission and the fuel pump but the car still fails and I am afraid to drive it on an interstate.
Cvt transmission problems (2nd time at 40,000).
Front axles "click" when making turns. Cvt transmission cuts out or stalls when making turns and/or accelerating from a stop. Occurrence is 3-5 x weekly. I have taken this vehicle in for service 9-10 times. They have replaced the front axles and transmission with no improvement.
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