Nissan Versa engine failure problems

Filed Jul 24, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I’m [XXX] with health issues and my mother is [XXX] we bought a car at ( Drive Time ) hoping we would get a good car to go to the dr , I have a [XXX] I can’t afford it though,in my opinion I felt drive time took advantage of us because I look Mexican and indigenous, they sold us a bad car where the engine was bad , as soon as I drove it there’s was a smell I didn’t think k anything about it but the manager at pep boys in pearland tx told me the reason I smelt something is because some liquids were mixing in the engine that are highly toxic when the engine is about to fail , drivetime would not take the car back and get us a good car, I found Nissan Clearlake and they put a new engine in the care I’m thankful but now it has something worse , I was in the freeway and the engine light came on malfunction the car would not move but the engine was still on , it was s wry I had to coast to the side to turn the engine off than turn on and it started , it’s doing this once a day , now Nissan wants to keep it a few days to see what’s wrong because they don’t see isn’t trouble I don’t have money for a rental we need to go to the dr INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Brake Caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.

Filed Aug 8, 2025 · Engine · AZ

Purchased brand new 2024 Nissan Versa January 2025. In April 2025 with only 1100 miles on the engine the CVT failed. Nissan replaced it with a rebuilt CVT. On [XXX] the second CVT failed and the car had to be towed in. This is a dangerous situation and I have told Nissan they need to buy back the car from me. I live in Phoenix which has many dangerous highways and if the engine failed on one of those highways it could cost me my life because when it fails it goes into what the tow truck drivers call limp mode and I can't go more than 5 to 10 miles an hour on a highway where people routinely Drive 80 miles an hour INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I am writing to report a potential safety and design defect in my vehicle that I have also noticed affecting many other owners of the same make and model. The issue involves the rubber seal at the edge of the windshield, which is supposed to prevent water from entering the engine bay. However, the rubber is not properly secured—it merely sits in place—allowing water to pass underneath it. As a result, water accumulates on the valve cover near the ignition coil, creating a risk of electrical problems, including misfires or potential engine failure. Over time, this could lead to serious mechanical and safety issues. After researching, I have found that many other owners of the same vehicle have experienced this same problem. I believe this issue poses a safety concern and should be investigated further. Please advise on any next steps or potential recalls regarding this matter. Thank you for your time and attention.

Filed Jun 7, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

"Leaking injectors causing cylinder wall wash, resulting in low compression." Per Nissan of Chattanooga East. Stated they have seen this before and can be a "common" malfunction. Puts others and self at risk of catastrophic engine malfunction and fuel injector malfunction. Car fire, an engine explosion, or simply breaking down in the middle of the interstate, "Repair" occurred and sent home, 2 times. Subsequent followup revealed critical malfunction and requirement to replace engine and necessary components.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Steering · 180,000 miles · GA · crash

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure to the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an impact attenuator. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. No medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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 Mar 14, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 94,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While attempting to exit a parking space, all the warning indicators illuminated, the headlights turned off, the radio turned off, and the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and it stalled again six feet away. When the vehicle finally restarted, it was driven with hesitation to the contact's residence. The following day, the vehicle was driven to coggin nissan (10600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 36,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa. While the contact was driving 35 MPH, an oncoming vehicle cut across in front of her vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to operate and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle crashed into a sign post, ran off of the roadway, and ended up in a ditch. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained a bruised lower back, several scrapes and contusions, and a slight burn to the left arm from the air bag deployment. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Autonation nissan marietta (925 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (770) 674-6081) was contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. *dt

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Steering · 112,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel made an abnormal popping sound and then the steering seized. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed to the contact's home. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local mechanic came to the contact's house and replaced the pin that held the steering column together. The contact took the vehicle to larry h. Miller nissan san bernardino (735 showcase dr s, san bernardino, ca 92408, (909) 347-6785), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was invalid.