10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,722 miles
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We bought a Nissan Versa Note 2014 in March of 2023. It currently has 74K miles. The transmission is shot. It doesn't want to shift, and revs up to high rpm's. We have had two mechanics check on it. Up to $7,000 to get fixed. The second issue is the steering. The steering gear has gone out. It makes a clicking noise when turning. This is so bad the mechanic said not to drive the car anymore. $1100 to fix. We now need to pay as much to fix the car as we owe on it.
- Sparta, IL, USA
My transmission went out pre-maturely on the high way and I almost got rear-ended. It-??s a CVT transmission which has had a class action lawsuit which I wasn-??t aware of when I bought car in 2020. Nissan should hold more responsibility but they refuse to help my basically totaled car.
- Louisville, KY, USA
Transmission went out.
- Denham Springs, LA, USA
When reaching speeds around 20 mph, usually on turning corners, car feels like its 'skipping' not catching (so this could be like when picking up speed after reducing speed). I'm currently having wheel bearings replaced and the certified mechanic working on it says it appears to be transmission related and recommended me to take it to Nissan as he assumed (wrongly!) that it should still be covered under warranty. The vehicle has 71,000 miles. This issue doesn't always appear and is random as to showing up, but it is frequent.
- Naples, FL, USA
Regarding my 2014 Nissan Versa Note, with "continuous variable (cone shaped) transmission": I first noticed the transmission issue beginning June of 2021. took it back to the dealership where I got my car from they did not help me at all and took it to mechanic shop to look at it looked at and I'm changing my transmission fluid twice and no codes popped up on the scanner and now I'm sitting here with no vehicle engine runs is just a CVT transmission is the issue please help
- Atlanta, GA, USA
The problem that the vehicle has is in the transmission. It does not have any light on the panel to notify me of any problem. My vehicle has 57000 miles and the transmission changes irregularly and sometimes it goes down without having slowed down, forcing me to stop completely on the road it is truly worrying. I have done internet searches on 2014 Versa transmissions and many people have had the same problem.
- Orlando, FL, USA
Vehicles needs jump start every time and the vehicle stop. Need transsmission repaid
- Montclair, CA, USA
The CVT failed and the engine began making a droning sound. The vehicle was undrivable once the failed transmission was detected.
- Belleville, IL, USA
I have been taking my car to nissan since my purchase. I was having cooling issues, radiator issues, and car not starting. with all these issues and years of repairs..my CVT transmission finally went out. I had no clue as they were fixing and servicing this car. I call nissan affairs dept as i had to pay $5050 to replace it out of my pocket! Nissan states out of warranty 5 months ago!!. I inquired to why i was NEVER contacted about transmission issues and problems or the opportunity to be included in the civil action with this vehicle. They CLAIMED they had the old owners information which is a LIE as i have received prior documentation for warranty notifications in my name! excuse after excuse to not help me. that got me good with the $5050 for an ongoing issue for this vehicle. NISSAN does not help at all!
- Georgetown, TX, USA
My cvt transmission went out on my vehicle which is 7 years old, and has 124, xxx miles on it. The more I read online that this issue is common, with significantly less miles on it. My car would often shake or vigorously vibrate, and had the transmission go out while driving on a busy highway.
- Rosemount, MN, USA
After having the transmission recall update performed by Nissan the transmission is having issues with shifting. I have to let off of the accelerator for the transmission to downshift. I contacted Nissan and they made a case and said I would have to pay for them to fix the problem even though they knew of the issues with the transmission.
- Winston Salem, NC, USA
Transmission shutters. Also hesitates when taking off or slow when taking off witch can lead to a accident. These transmissions fail too often. Nissan has not offered a upgrade to the problem. They wind up putting one defective tranny after another
- Schenectady, NY, USA
Transmission has problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear
- Modesto, CA, USA
I bought this 2014 Nissan Versa note brand new for my daughter. When I purchased this car I was told that it has a lifetime warranty on the engine and power train. After 6 years the car started to give us a problem with the powertrain. It won't change the gear, takes off is slow, loses power, and making noise.I have no money to get it fixed, therefore Nissan should step up and fix the issue.the dealer I purchased this vehicle from is out of business.
- North Sacramento, CA, USA
Transmission went out at 93492 on 03/26/2018 costing me $3749.74
- Bozeman, MT, USA
The transmission failed in my 2014 Nissan Versa note because of their design issue and I paid out of pocket to fix it and replaced it at Nissan dealership may the 15th and yesterday July 29th at 7pm this second transmission failed extremely another time when I was exiting the highway in sioux falls sd and I almost killed by fast traffic because my car wasn't accelerating and my foot was all the way to the floor and no power so I stopped the car and I was praying no one will kill me in that very fast traffic since I was in the middle of the road and they couldn't let me pull over when I started experiencing the issue so I turned off the car and I restarted it after 20 min and while I was waiting for the car to cool down I was calling sioux falls police department but unfortunately no answer after a wait of 15min. The car is still under warranty for the second transmission but I returned it 3 times to them and they claimed there is no issue in the reports. But ai legally recorded them confirming the issue when they were test driving it and I took it to another transmission repair shop and they confirmed there is an issue
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA
I noticed the vehicle sputters and jerks when I try to accelerate preventing me from driving on the highway in fear of being in an accident. Took it to a Nissan dealership and they diagnosed it as a bad transmission. The cost of a new one is very expensive. The vehicle only has 72, xxx miles on it.
- Brook Park, OH, USA
Driving on city road at about 40 mph going over bridge, and car just shut off in middle of driving. Cars had to swerve to avoid hitting me. Almost got hit a couple times. Stuck in middle of a busy road.the car has 61,000 miles on it. Regularly oil changes and serviced. There was no warning lights or warnings beforehand that prepared me for the incident. Checked battery connections and tried to restart, no startup. Had to car a tow truck to get it towed to home, then to Nissan dealership in my area. The Nissan service in my area has been trying to figure out what the issue is, and they have no idea.
- Kingston, PA, USA
My car had symptoms of jerking and delays when accelerating. The vehicle would shake heavily while driving on the freeway. After going to the mechanic for a diagnostic, it was confirmed that my Nissan Versa note had transmission issues. I then found out that several cars of this make/model were having similar problems. Estimates for a new transmission are heavy and I am hoping Nissan takes ownership for these issues knowing how many cars are affected.
- Houston, TX, USA
- Mulberry, KS, USA