2016 Nissan Versa: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 10, 2026 · Fuel system, Transmission · MI

While merging onto [XXX] toward [XXX] , my 2016 Nissan Versa suffered a total loss of power while crossing active railroad tracks. The car stuttered and jerked before completely stalling and stopped responding. I was stranded in a high-traffic zone around [XXX] PM. I was worried that the vehicles coming behind me would not see my small car right away, as I was positioned past the railroad tracks and partway down the middle of the downhill slope. Because of the crest of the hill behind me, I lost sight of approaching traffic in my rearview mirror, which meant drivers coming over the top of the hill wouldn't see my stalled car until they were already descending toward me. I was fortunately able to get it restarted and drove it immediately to a Nissan dealership. A diagnostic scan confirmed Code P0746. The service technician told me the CVT assembly is internally destroyed ('toasted') and requires a full replacement. This catastrophic failure happened at only 50,484 miles, which is dangerously premature for a major transmission component. (note- i have a tech video that they sent me of there diagnostic just cant apply to the notes) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive back to the residence, where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the CVT transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair could not be covered because the vehicle was not previously serviced at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Transmission · OK

Since buying car used last summer ive have numerous scares for the car stalling jerking and shutting off while driving or slowing down and taking off. I drove over train tracks on my way home and the car jerked stalled and died luckily i made it over the tracks and there was no train. Had a mechanic look at it and said the Cvt transmission more than likely blame for this problem. After researching more this particular make model and year had numerous of the same complaints and saftey is my main concern here. Thanks

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · 57,000 miles · CA

Vehicle shuts off completely while in motion regardless of speed. I've had it shut off while driving 15mph on the street as well as when I've been going 60+MPH on the highway. Based off of other findings and lawsuits, I've began to suspect it is the transmission. I've taken it to the nissan dealership each time it has happened, and they've never been able to give me an answer. I've gotten my warranty extended by them, but that's it.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 128,000 miles · CA

On approximated on february 02, 2020 on the north bound 215 fwy existing fwy off ramp on newport blvd in menifee ca, when my 2016 nissan versa stall, it's on drive and not moving. No warning signs of any mechanical issues, no engine light on. I turned off the engine and restarted then I was able to drive but the RPM is moving up and down. I pulled over to the nearest gas station and called my roadside assistant through geico. The next day I drove the vehicle to pedder nissan dealership for a diagnostic of the vehicle. The service dept return my call and notified me that my transmission is out on a less than four years old vehicles that I purchased brand new from this dealership. The dealership & nissan consumer affair have both have given me the runs around. I see there bulletin for my vehicle model and year. I need assistance, please.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

Was coming to a stop at a red light when my car suddenly stalled out. Re started it then it was sluggish and my check engine light came on, when I came to a stop again I felt a quick thunk like the transmission was slipping. Finally got it home when put it on code reader it came up with code p0705 transmission range sensor circuit malfunction. I received a notice of recall for the transmission problem but when took it to the dealer they said it wasn't covered. Now I am stuck having to pay around $2000 to get my car fixed.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · IL

When I drive in the winter time and apply the brakes on a slippery road the car doesn't want to stop no matter how many times I try to use the brakes. Instead, the brakes pop and click until my car slows down on its own. I ended up sliding literally in the middle of the street at a busy intersection. Other drivers were aware my car was having trouble stopping and allowed me to proceed. That happened in the 1st time in december 2017. The following year I had my brakes check and the service station claimed the couldn't find any thing wrong with them. I had my brakes serviced before the winter of 2018. My brakes still do the exact same thing all winter long on the slippery streets. Also I'm having trouble trying to turn the key in the ignition because it's locked. When I finally managed to get the car up and running a little while later it wants to stall. This just happened the last 2 days. I'm going to get that serviced asap. That day was november 23, 2019. This vehicle has several issues and it's only 3 yrs old. That's not a good sign.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles · OH

Purchased a 2016 nissan versa (brand new) car ran well until 11/18/19. When I left work, started car as usual and headed home. Passed a roundabout along with some freeway driving. While on roberts rd. At a traffic light (waiting for right away) car seemed fine, but once I applied the gas to cross the intersection on a green light. Nothing happened. All the dummy lights came on, radio and heat was still working but car shut down at rush hour. I could not move. I called for the police to help then had it towed to the nissan dealership. I later found out that there was a technical service bulletin sent to dealers about this issue of cars stalling. Why was I not made aware and sold a lemon. I thank god that it did not happen on the freeway or roundabout. The dealer claimed they fixed the problem, but my hunch told me it's a lemon and not to keep it. I now own a 2020 toyota corolla. I don't want anyone to go through what I went through, very scary. Fyi if you goggle nissan cars stalling there is a news story from ktnv channel 13 out of nevada.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Engine · 55,284 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan versa. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The contact took the vehicle to five star nissan of albany (located at 1100 e oglethorpe blvd, albany, ga, 229‑792‑8718), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,284.

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Electrical · 37,800 miles · TX

My vechicle starte to cut out on me after 37000 miles. I was driving from jury duty in the afternoon in traffic and it just stalled out on me. The engine cut off. I was able to crank it again and moved over to the side of the highway. I waited 45 minutes. I did not turn the air condition on. It cranked and I went home. A week later it did the same thing but it would not crank again. I had to get it towed to a mechanic shop. He said it was the compressor. He replaced the compressor and I picked it up again and in a few days later it cut off on me and my family again. We took it back to the same mechanic and he said it was something wrong with the electrical box. He replaced it and it was running again.however in 2 days it turned off while driving again.this is a relatively new vehicle. It only has 38k miles on it. Now it will not drive. I am stuck with a car note and no car to drive.