2012 Nissan Versa: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 24, 2023 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Transmission · MA

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

Filed Feb 2, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · VA

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle would shake then inadvertently shut off. Additionally, while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · AR

I’ve had problems with this car from day one. All manor like Ac and heater going out that’s OK. All issues I can deal with in time. But Now this can’t handle I’ve had to actually stop driving my vehicle. The check Engine light starts to flash then the car doesn’t want to shift feeping like your about to blow up the car if you go over 20mph. transmission start to jerk and sUpper like your not get fuel or something. It’s been missing up so bad not to mention it’s freakin scary and you terrified you’ve got to pull it over. Turn off the car try again. I’ve had to leave my vehicle at random places multiple times too scared to drive it home. Now I tried to finally look at the problem to see what it might be happening cus nobody else seems to know what the issue is. And I see there several people with the same issue on the 2012 Nissan Versa.

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

Vehicle is moving in forward direction always even if the gear shift is in Park or Reverse mode. It is scary. It put us lot of stress in terms of physical health, mental health and finance. We nearly met with an accident as vehicle was moving always in forward direction as soon as we moved the car from the parking lot. We towed the vehicle considering our and public safety. Contacted Nissan dealership and consumer affairs team. They went only by the books. Told that there is no recall. They did not seem to care about the safety. They asked me to go ahead and shell out for fixing. The same vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with heavy jerk/forward movement. We were lucky that we did not meet with an accident. We had to tow the vehicle in that case. I had to replace fuel pump at my own cost. With multiple safety concerns on this vehicle, I am surprised that there is no recall on this model. At the least, I was expecting this for my VIN. Request you to help on the recall considering the public safety. With vehicle few thousand dollars worth still, I may need to review and make a choice on disposing this vehicle (not sell) by taking the financial hit. Financial hit in this uncertain situation means a lot to me. It puts pressure. Since I care about public safety, I am reviewing this as the last choice. Nissan does not seem to be worried as there is no recall. Correct option is to have this vehicle recalled. Request you to review and help from safety perspective

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Driving car starting jerking and thought I was going to wreck very scary on my road in motion

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway with my two kids on the far right lane when my car suddenly would not switch gears. In the past my car would jerk and I would push on the gas and it would not go anywhere.I looked this problem up on line and alot of people seem to have the same problem. I called nissan than they will not do anything about it they have told me the recall on the 2012 versa is closed. This was a very scary situation to be in. I do not feel safe in this car.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Transmission · 77,500 miles · WA

While driving the car at almost any speed above 15mph the car has jerky shifting movements like it can't find the right gear. While travelling at a constant speed on the highway the rpms continue to fluctuate. Took it to the nissan dealership and they suggested "valve body" replacement. That cost an astounding $2100+ to fix. Got it back and the problem is worse than before. Checked online and tons of people are reporting problems with the CVT transmissions. There was even a recall for the previous model years. Nissan has not fixed the issue and car's transmission is junk. I'm out big money and they are likely to recommend more "fixes" for the issue. Look at all these complaints https://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/versa/2012/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · TX

While accelerating the vehicle jerks as if it cannot find a gear, the rpms jump around and the acceleration is slowed dramatically. This happens whenever I accelerate but gets very bad when accelerating from a stop an or attempting to speed up to pass other vehicles.

Filed Oct 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 72,000 miles · VA

My car jerks when driving and has a hard time moving forward after stopping.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Engine · CA

2012 nissan versa having transmission problem. My mother and father were driving my vehicle and the car kept jerking lagged when changing gear. My mother was scared because she didn't know if the car was going to stop in the middle of the freeway or jerk when she pressed the gas. Nissan is well aware that it's cars have issues and they have extended warranties because of a lawsuit on some vehicles before 2012 but have not extended it for more recent vehicles which are having transmission problems. There is a class action law suit against nissan regarding this and I have recently joined that lawsuit.