2013 Nissan Versa: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 11, 2023 · Body · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while reversing at 2 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact also stated that the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate when driving at various speeds which caused the vehicle to jerk. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a passenger-side lower control arm bushing being separated from the control arm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 28, 2023 · CA

.The automatic transmission sensor. When u turn on the right blinker the car starts stalling acting like it's going to die. And it's not right turns it's the actual right blinker. And yes can be inspected. . You need ur signals to communicate with other drivers. So right blinker is very important, not only that the car jerking around in traffic like that is dangerous. . The car was inspected by a mechanic.. .I just bought the car and I noticed it about a month after I bought the car from private owner.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Transmission · AR

Transmission problems include lurching, acceleration issues, vehicle overheating. It has been very dangerous. In the middle of traffic the vehicle will lose power and start jerking.

Filed Sep 10, 2022 · Transmission · CA

My Transmission was replaced in 2016 at 60K miles. 3 years after the car was bought brand new. As of today the car has 114K miles. September 9, 2022 my transmission completely shut down on me. Also the check engine like came on. I have had the car only a year and the problem just came about. Im worried and concerned that the transmission should have not got out this quick for me. And also concerned as to why the original owner had the same transmission problem as me and had to replace after 3 years! I got in my car Sep 9 , 2022 and drove about 20 minutes and the car started jerking forward and the RPMs were going crazy moving so fast. I turned around to head back home, i got on the bridge and was driving about 50/55mph. The car started decreasing in speed all the way to 0. Turned the car off and tried to continue to make my way back home. I had to take back streets home and every time I stopped at a red light or stop sign the car would take a second to drive off after. I brought the car to a mechanic who told me my transmission went out. Since the car transmission was last replaced only 54,000 miles have been put on the car. The fuel for the transmission was dark.

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 Feb 25, 2022 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle seized. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated shortly after starting to drive, the jerking stopped and the contact continued driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he continued to experience the failure intermittently. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2022 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and shudder upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact would be forced to restart the vehicle to resume normal driving. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact then called the dealer where they acknowledged that they were aware of failures with a similar vehicle; however, there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

The car surges, jerks, increases in RPM's, stalls. This has been happening on & off for quite sometime, but recently has become more frequent.

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 Jan 1, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ

In may 2020, purchased 2013 versa used for daughter. On 1/1/2021, the gas pedal would not accelerate and at same time the RPM needle jerked up & down. Took car to mechanic and he said it seems to be related to transmission. This is terrifying because the car is jerking & not accelerating while she was driving(in motion). I did observe that another complaint was made 10/25/2018 by car VIN# similar to our car-that complaint was VIN 3n1cn7ap8dl....please help.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Starting at 50,000 miles the car started to make a squeaking noise when accelerating. The car was maintained by a mechanic and all belts were checked. There was no cars found at that time. After hitting approximately 50,000 miles I started having more issues that included louder noises from the engine, unexpected acceleration, and after letting the foot off of the gas pedal the car would slow down immensely. Recently the car was checked again by my mechanic and it was found it was the transmission that was at fault. A few times with the car in park had severe tremors too. Now with 75,000 miles the car is having strong jerks when being put I to reverse. Also, when accelerating I need to let off the gas and allow the transmission time to change gear.