#1
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Reported across 10 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Nissan Versa Common Problems
We analyzed every Nissan Versa reliability report across 19 model years (avg score 75/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Versa Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan Versa year-by-year reports.
Affects 53% of years
#2
Suspension Components
Reported across 10 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
CVT Transmission
Reported across 5 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Electrical System
Reported across 4 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Suspension & Steering Components
Reported across 2 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Front Suspension Components
Reported across 2 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Xtronic CVT Transmission
Reported across 2 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Infotainment/Electrical System
Reported across 2 Nissan Versa model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2007 Nissan Versa72/100
A budget-friendly choice that delivers space and economy, but its problematic CVT can make it a financial gamble.
2008 Nissan Versa68/100
A budget-friendly compact car that demands meticulous transmission scrutiny to avoid significant future expense.
2009 Nissan Versa78/100
A budget-friendly compact car that can be a great value, provided you avoid the problematic CVT.
2010 Nissan Versa78/100
An economical compact offering practicality, but buyers must be wary of CVT health and rust susceptibility.
2011 Nissan Versa68/100
A budget-friendly option, but the CVT is a ticking time bomb that demands careful scrutiny and proactive maintenance.
2012 Nissan Versa62/100
A budget car with a potentially budget-breaking transmission that requires careful consideration.
2013 Nissan Versa68/100
An inexpensive runabout that delivers on space and fuel economy, but carries a substantial risk of major transmission failure with the CVT.
2014 Nissan Versa68/100
An affordable entry point into car ownership, but the inherent CVT risk demands a significant caveat.
2015 Nissan Versa68/100
A wallet-friendly compact car that can quickly become a money pit if its problematic CVT or suspension issues are ignored.
2016 Nissan Versa70/100
A budget-friendly commuter that requires careful attention to its automatic transmission to deliver long-term value.
2017 Nissan Versa68/100
An ultra-affordable economy car where the transmission reliability is a gamble.
2018 Nissan Versa68/100
A budget-friendly sedan with a glaring transmission Achilles' heel that warrants meticulous pre-purchase inspection.
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