2013 Nissan Versa: CVT failure

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · NY

The transmission hoses don't stay on well, I have had to take it to a specialist mechanic on two separate occasions because it's a CVT and no dip stick transmission. Reached 102,000 mi and transmission started to shutter and then 2 weeks later quit. Transmission stopped working January 6th 2026

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Transmission · NJ

Car unstable while driving all of a sudden will not shift into 2cd gear will not go over 20mph car is 2013 but only has 32,000 miles. Dealer said no recalls warranty only 5 years or 100,000 miles, it is past that period. Online suggest multiple complaints from consumers with cvt transmission, clasa acyion suits etc.thwy want 5550.00 to replace transmission.

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The mechanic performed an oil change. Several weeks later, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway to shut off and restart the vehicle before driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the CVT needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 103,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and the transmission slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the turbine input sensor circuit B, pressure control solenoids including solenoid B had failed. The output, input, transmission, and primary speed sensors were replaced. Additionally, the CVT transmission fluid was flushed and refilled; however, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2022 · Transmission · WA

My 2013 Nissan Versa has 80,000 miles. Since the car had 72,000 the transmission started to lurch forward while coming to a stop. This lurch has pushed me out into traffic on at least 5 times. As you come to a stop, and you think you are stopping it lunges forward placing others at serious risk. I must be very cautious when approaching sidewalks where pedestrians may be as well as oncoming traffic. The transmission also stalls and loses power when trying to accelerate. When I pull out sometimes the car does not move and will hesitate before it goes. This is extremely dangerous when pulling into oncoming traffic. The transmission "CVT" is a danger to people and should be replaced.

Filed Jul 6, 2022 · Transmission · OH

I took the 2013 nissan versa to ricart nissan dealership on 2 different occasion due to the car was shifting differently and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with the car the only thing they told me was the car had a CVT transmission and that is why ii feel the jerk is because a CVT transmission you will feel the gears changing and that it is different that an automatic transmission. My daughter was driviing on the freeway and the car started jerking and so pulled over and and put the car in park and then she called me her mother [xxx] to get help off of the freeway. When I got there a police car pulled up behind us and put his lights on and came to the car and said he would saty to keep us from getting hit on the freeway for our safety until we get the car towed.. I tired to put the car in gear the car wouldn't go into any that let me know that the transmission was out called insurance company to have the car towed to my mechanic which he informed me that the transmission was out and that it would need a new one. I called the insurance company and changed the coverage ecause was not able at the time to get it fixed .the car is currently at a-team transmission get a new one put in. There was no warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. I cant believe that this stuff happens and people in the world are taking advantege of. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · CT

CVT transmission doesn’t shift in high gear.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Transmission · MA

This nissan versa 4 door family vehicle was made with a faulty CVT by nissan which is slipping and prevents the vehicle from accelerating properly causing a very dangerous driving hazard while on the road. A transmission specialist informed us that nissan's are notorious for producing vehicles with faulty cvts and they do not provide parts so the entire transmission must be replaced costing over 4,000 dollars. We contacted the nissan dealer and nissan u.s.a. And they were not willing to help us with the repair costs. They do not care that they produced another lemon! We are forced to make monthly car payments on a car that we cannot drive!

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · FL

Transmission went out at 129 thousand miles..called nissan and they said it was 9 thousand miles out of warranty..and that it was our problem..absolutely rude about it..we have 161 thousand on it now still with a bad transmission cause it's to expensive to fix.. People have told me about recalls on the CVT transmission but I can't find any for this car

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · 120,024 miles · LA

Cvt transmission started going out. Same exact issues as other nissians with the CVT transmission in them. I just recently purchased vehicle from car lot haven't had it for more than a month. All sudden I tried accelerating from dead stop car wouldn't move turned car off then back on it started working ok, then while driving on busy interstate car just wouldn't get any power pressed gas nothing car started jolting as if I had put it in a gear other than drive almost causing me to be rammed from behind by 18 wheeler please help.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · 60,000 miles · NJ

I bought this car in 2015, the car already had CVT issues. It used to jerk and sometimes I had to turn it on again because the car would not move. I was not aware it was a transmission problem. The RPM started to go up and down, in the hills the car would not get speed. In 2017, the car was stopping in the middle of the road to the point that I could not drive anymore, putting my life in dangerous. I went to nissan and the transmission was replaced, in july 2018 the RPM started to go up and down again. On december 31st I went to nissan and I was told that I needed to replace a transmission part, I replaced it. However, as soon as I left nissan I realized that the problem was still there. I went back to nissan they told me that water was going inside a hole in my trunk and going to the lights and it was causing the problem. I went to a trusted body shop and a mechanic to get a second opinion, both told me that the lights did not have to do with the malfunction of the car., besides there wasn't any water marks inside my truck. I went back to nissan and I was told that the light connector needed to be replaced, that was causing the problem. However, I went to my mechanic again and another repair place, both affirmed that lights has nothing to do with transmission, issues related with RPM or the car stopping in the middle of the road. There is a engine code on which shows the part that I just changed at nissan. Now I am concerned with my safety because if I stop at an intersection the car sometimes won't move, people start to honk at me. In addition it can be dangerous because in an intersection you have to be able to move your car quickly.