VEHICLES NEEDS JUMP START EVERY TIME AND THE VEHICLE STOP. NEED TRANSSMISSION REPAID
2014 nissan Versa powertrain problems
moderate 128 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
128
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2014 49000 MILES ON 12/31/2018, TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE CORRECTLY, I WENT TO NISSAN A MONTH AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED AND THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN TRANSMISSION SLIPS. HIGHWAY AND RESIDENTIAL DRIVING.
MY 2014 NISSAN VERSA S WILL NOT EXCEED 23 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED FIRST ON 12/26/15 AND I HAD IT TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY CALLED SEVERAL HOURS LATER SAYING THE CAR WAS FINE AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN 12/28/15 I WAS LEAVING A FROM A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT AND ONCE AGAIN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 23MPH. I DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 3 MILES INTO TH…
CAR STARTED ACTING UP ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF NOW WHEN I DRIVE IT ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY AND WHEN I BRAKE IT MAKES THIS RUMBLING NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON AS WELL THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND THAT IS VERY LOUD WHEN I ACCELERATE ALSO AND TURN ON THE ENGINE HAD THE CAR CHECKED TWICE BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICAL PLACES AND THEY TEST DROVE ON BOTH OCCASIONS AND THEY SA…
INTERMITTANT SHUDDER, VIBRATION WHEN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT; THIS STARTED PROBABLY AT ABOUT 37,000 MILES, WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. BOUGHT IT NEW FALL 2013. HAVE MENTIONED IT TO KRENZEN MOTORS IN DULUTH, MN. THEY HAVE TEST DRIVEN IT BUT HAVE NOT FELT THE SHUDDER. HAVE TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AT LEAST TWICE WHEN I'VE HAD THE CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGES. THEY TOLD ME THE TRANS…
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP MY CAR WILL SHUTTER AND ALMOST STALL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY UNNERVING WHEN TURNING LEFT. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME. ANOTHER ISSUE I'VE HAD, IS MY CAR STARTS MOVING WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY FOOT IS FULLY ON THE BRAKE.
I WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND CAME TO A FOUR-WAY STOP. I STOPPED COMPLETELY AND WAITED FOR CROSSING TRAFFIC, THEN PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I WAS ABLE TO EASE THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED IT OFF AND ALLOWED IT TO COOL FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, THEN RESTARTED IT. THIS TIME, THE GEARS ENGAGED, BUT THE CAR…
The CVT failed and the engine began making a droning sound. The vehicle was undrivable once the failed transmission was detected.
PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, LOSING POWER, SPUTTERING STALLING OUT, JERKING WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, LOUD CLANK WHEN PUTTING IN DRIVE.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 nissan Versa?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 128 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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