The transmission failed on the highway making the car serging violently from high to low speeds and then to nothing
2012 Nissan Versa transmission problems
163 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 163
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
- Automatic transmission1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Versa transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Nissan Versa transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
CVT failure 47Transmission failure 43Jerking 36Hesitation 21Slipping 13Won't shift 8
Related recalls
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 versa vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and manufactured from june 9, 2011, through january 13, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114,theft protection. due to interference between the shifter rod and the shift knob, the vehicles may be shifted out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal.
- Risk
- The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shifter knob or the shifter assembly as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on mearh 5, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 12V032000 · Recall details
What 2012 Nissan Versa owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
It won’t let me go over 30 without the rpm’s significantly increasing and transmission light is on
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the RPM was revving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the transmission had failed. An unknown repair was completed; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she had stopped driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
I carry my family in the vehicle and the lights would come on for the traction control and check engine light and speed sensor light and the car would stop moving and shut off while going down the road and the brakes would barely work and the transmission would stop pulling or slip and the engine would not rev up that is really dangerous when your traveling with traffic something needs to be done about this and I have read alot of other complaints about the same problems that other people are having
2012 nissan versa commonly known for defective cvt transmissions I had taken it to costal nissan to get it looked at before for a jerking transmission and the dealership just adjust a brake light switch the problem came back and threw an engine code for input sensor after replacing all my bulbs the problem went away for a couple months but the past 2 months it started slipping jerking stuck in low gears high reving rpms I had the transmission fluid serviced or replaced and it worked good for about a week died in the middle of the road with no throttle response I've only driven this car 5k miles in 8 months of purchase vehicle is available for inspection at any time
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while reversing into a parking spot, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle restarted. The contact stated she had experienced the failure six times. The contact called and notified the Used Car dealer where she purchased the vehicle of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air bag on driver side red airbag light blinking repaired Coil needs replacing Motor mouth broken Front seat belt not locking Car wasn't starting
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated then lost motive power and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
After having my transmission replaced with a used CVT transmission on Dec 2021, I went to leave the transmission shop only to have no power. When I gave my vehicle gas, there was no power it would not go forward or backwards. The code repeatedly coming up was P2101. My car was in the shop for 4 months with Williams Transmission in Park Hills, MO 63601. (573) 431-6570. Every time Willie would call & say it’s fixed & I would go try driving g home, again same issue. Finally on March 23, 2022 I was called once again to come pick up my car after hack v another used CVT Transmission put in still the same code P2101 was coming up with the check engine light. It took me 40 mins to go home occasionally getting evcrlation to make it home, it should’ve took no more than 10 mins from his shop to my house.. I paid $3000 to have transmission replaced and still isn’t running correctly. I lose excelaration on highway, county & city tosds. I never know when!! It’s a big issue & major safety issues & concerns
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the transmission started slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact released the accelerator pedal and continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while depressing the accelerator pedal and had worsened. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Versa transmission
Does the 2012 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 163 complaints about the transmission of the 2012 Nissan Versa, 34% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Versa transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Versa transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V032000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Versa have bad transmission?
The Nissan Versa model years with the most transmission complaints are 2012 (163 complaints), 2014 (82 complaints) and 2013 (73 complaints).
Other 2012 Nissan Versa problems
Airbags 167Engine 56Electrical 34Acceleration 33Brakes 32Suspension 28Steering 24Body 18Fuel system 15Driver assistance 12Lights 11Visibility 8Wheels 6Seat belts 5Seats 2Tires 2Locks 1
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