2015 Nissan Versa: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 23, 2026 · Transmission · GA

The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission/CVT transmission system and is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began showing symptoms including hesitation while accelerating, jerking, slipping between gears, and delayed response when pressing the gas pedal beginning around February 2026. Warning indicators and abnormal driving behavior continued leading up to the complete failure. The issue placed my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and struggled to accelerate in traffic, increasing the risk of a collision. The problem has been confirmed by a dealership/independent mechanic after inspection of the vehicle. The vehicle and transmission system have also been inspected by service professionals, and documentation of the diagnosis is available if needed.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Transmission · 68,435 miles · CA

Bought this car 5 days ago and transmission feels like its not engaging right took it back to the dealer and he sent me to his mechanic and he said it was fine however its still grinding at times hesitate s when accelerated so much so ive almost bren rear ended too many times to count it only had 68000 miles it should not be going oyt and I just got it

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 62,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls/hesitates when accelerating if engine is warm. Will restart immediately if stalls, but continued attempts to accelerate result in hesitation or stalling. This has occurred in traffic as well as from a complete stop after being parked, but still warm.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 62,000 miles · DE

The ABS light and the traction control light continuously illuminate but go on and off during car rides. The car is also making a strange rattling noise under the hood because the idler pulley system is failing. This nose persists while the car is stationary, in motion, and turning on any road condition. The car also is having a jerking motion when trying to accelerate and is slow to pick up speed. The car is hesitating when picking up speed.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 48,000 miles · NV

Acceration of the car hesitates ; car jerks and have cut off while driving. Put higher octane of gas in car and still having same problem.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Brakes · 15,645 miles · CA

When I first purchased the car, I noticed the brake pedal was very spongy and soft and the car hesitated to stop when brake engaged. But as I keep driving it, it prompt me into danger as I have hard time stopping the car and end up in the middle of crosswalk. For versa brake, I feel like it is designed to brake at least 30ft ahead, it totally does not work for emergency. I never let my mom drive that car because her eyes could not see that far! Also, when the AC is on, the brake gets even worse! It is way softer and spongier and way less pressure, so I always have to turn off the AC for the sake of my life! Please help us investigate the braking system! It is very dangerous for all future drivers with versa!

Filed May 21, 2015 · Transmission · 50 miles · VA

This car hesitates. I push the accelerator all the way down and nothing happens. I just roll. When I make a left turn - I have cars behind me honking at me to get moving, but nothing works. Then, suddenly the car shoots forward. This doesn't happen all the time and not only on left turns, but they are the worst. Before making a left turn, everyone makes sure there is no car approaching. But, every left turn is a real issue for me, because I never know if the car is going to move. I have taken my car to the dealer twice, only to be told it was fine when they tested it and bring it back when it doesn't work right. I was even told that the brake and gas pedals are close together and maybe I was pushing both of them at the same time. So, it was a woman's crazy problem she was creating herself. I don't know what else to do.