2013 Nissan VERSA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

"i feel something is wrong when i step on the accelerator and the rpm scale shakes while driving. when i stop and go while waiting for the signal, the rpm does not increase and speed does not increase even though i step on the accelerator to the end. when i visit mechanics, they told me it is a transmission problem."

"the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. the mechanic performed an oil change. several weeks later, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving. the contact coasted to the side of the roadway to shut off and restart the vehicle before driving to the residence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cvt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty had expired. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000."

"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."

"the contact owns 2013 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. the sensor was replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replace. the unknown sensor and battery were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the contact then stated that her son had to jump start the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle started. the contact stated that she notified the mechanic at the transmission specialist where it was determined to be an electrical failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,606."

"my car started jolting forward when trying to shift gears (automatic transmission). once i hit 100,000 miles. then one day while in the drive thru i put my foot to the petal and it rolled forward with no true power to it. this happened again today after turning right at a light with oncoming traffic! i almost got hit! i am going to a mechanic tomorrow but came here and see 69 other people with same problem from the same year/model/make! this is a manufacturing issue, i literally only drive to and from work, no long trips, no racing around, etc. please help!"

"torque converter seal leak"

"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."

"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)."

"when accelerating quickly to enter a highway, the car bucks continually until you pull over to the side of road and turn it off and back on."

"the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. the contact stated that while her son was driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000."