2013 Nissan Versa: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Transmission · 62,606 miles · TX

The contact owns 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replace. The unknown sensor and battery were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact then stated that her son had to jump start the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle started. The contact stated that she notified the mechanic at the transmission specialist where it was determined to be an electrical failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,606.

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 Nov 1, 2021 · Acceleration · WV

Car is experiencing transmission problems including: Shifting problems, hesitation on acceleration, delayed shifting, lack of power, shuddering, revving and/or surging RPMs, etc.

Filed Jun 16, 2021 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated before the loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the #3 cylinder misfired. The coils and spark plugs were replaced however, the failure recurred. Additionally, it was determined that the PCM was faulty and needed to be replaced or reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 78,167 miles · WA

The transmission on this vehicle jerks at times making the vehicle lunge forward. It also does not engage from a stop or slow speed placing me in danger of being hit by the vehicles hesitation. When going up a hill the transmission does not engage or slips prior to engaging so I have no power to go up the hill. The transmission slips at a stop sign so when I pull out I never know if I will be stuck in the way of traffic. This transmission is dangerous. When turning the transmission does not engage for a short time jerking the vehicle.

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 780,000 miles · FL

There is a lot of hesitation when I press the gas pedal, often shaking and shuddering. It's very slow to accelerate, and getting to highway speeds usually takes quite a while. Anything over 65mph causes the car to push into about 3500 RPM. While idling at a red light, it shakes and shudders.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · WI

There is hesitation when I accelerate, it takes a little bit to get up to speed (which isn't great when you're on the free way). When I push on the break and then take my foot off the break it feels like my car is still breaking. When I'm stopped at a red light my car shakes.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · AZ

While driving onto the freeway my car starting hesitating to catch speed and after it did while I was driving on the freeway it began to shudder and loose power . It was accompanied we with whining sound and no check engine light indicator came on . I went to a transmission had a fluid exchange done and the fluid turned to a dark looking oil almost similar to motor oil . The transmission continues to malfunction on the highway at high speed and on city road at lower speeds. The quality of my drive train declined to to the point of no longer running. My vehicle has now been parked for almost 2 and a half months . It only has 114,000 miles on it . I called nissan north america will not help me fix it because it is out of warranty

Filed Oct 27, 2018 · Transmission · 86,600 miles · CA

Transmission slips stalls shudders and won't pull away from stop light at times also on acceleration it hesitated badly

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · 85,000 miles · IL

When I first purchased my vehicle (new) in 2012 for the 2013 nissan versa, I noticed that when taking off at a red light, the engine/trans sounded like it was a hesitating to go. I mentioned this to the service guy when I went in for my first oil change, he said that it's because it a CVT transmission. About 1 year ago or so, the car would jerk when taking off at 20mph and the RPM needle would go up and down as I accelerate to go faster, I've taken this car for oil changes and kept up with the recommended services. I've had the trans oil changed and it still does this especially going on the expressway. The car hesitates to go, and now I read that there are multiple people having the same issues just like I do. This morning when getting on the expressway to go to work, I was accelerating and it hesitated (like always), then as I gave it gas, it jerked (rmp needle jumped to 4 then back down to 2) and sped up and I almost hit the vehicle in front of me. I'm so nervous right now. Please help. This is dangerous! I'm a single mom of 3 and very precious cargo with me. I don't want to have an accident because of this really bad system, and then something to be done about it. There has to be some kind of recall on these transmissions before someone gets killed.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. While driving low speeds, the vehicle experienced hesitation. Once the vehicle registered that the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle experienced excessive acceleration. The vehicle was towed to #1 cochran nissan of south hills (3200 w liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed software reprogramming. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a new transmission was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · WI

Got po705 code, engine light on... Sometimes the gear display gets black...does not display in what gear I am..I turn off and back on to make sure I see in what gear I am...while in drive, and idle at traffic light, the engine hesitates a lot like something was misplaced......