Nissan Versa Reviews

I bought a used 2021 Nissan Versa in November of 2023 with approximately 71,966 miles on it. It is now July 2025 and my transmission has failed with absolutely no warning signs. I got the oil changed regularly and the fluids were also checked regularly. It was over the mileage in which my warranty company would help so I sought out help from Nissan directly. I’ve been turned away by every single person I’ve spoken with. They need to get rid of the CVT, immediately. Now I’m stuck paying for a car I can’t drive and cannot dish out $7,000 to fix. Buy Nissan at your own risk!

Do not even try to ask anyone any question about why things failed to work or what year have certain airbags or brake problems. They will just hang up on you without answering anything at all. Rudeness seems to be normal especially for someone who says they are an airbag specialist. That’s what the extremely rude lady said. Plus it took them 3 months to even get back to me. I will never again buy another Nissan product ever again!!

What a mess. Nissan creates inferior cars...PERIOD. I have two Nissans, Sentra and Versa, both 2010, both less than 80K miles on them. Failed transmissions, failed vapor canisters, failed pedal sensors, cars shut off for no reason, sometimes code, sometimes not. The Versa died while I was turning and I ran into a grass median, luckily there were no trees. How unsafe!! Nissan has extended warranties/recalls but boy do they fight you every step of the way. I have learned my lesson. Pay more for Toyota. I have had way fewer problems with my American made Buick. Japanese quality???? Not with Nissan.

I have a Nissan Versa. I just had to put the 3rd transmission in the car. First one was covered under warranty at 50,000. Second one had to cover half price because they know there is an issue. They even change the design. That one lasted 2 months over a year so at 80,000 the 3 transmission is going in the car and they still want to charge me. They know there's a problem with the transmissions and they continue to say they're helping you but they are still covering there costs. Gave me number to call and they said nothing they could do. Anyone considering buying Nissan look out, think twice. Transmissions are no good and there other reports out there to show it.

2013 Nissan Versa with 85k miles and transmission is bad and Nissan knows the CVT transmissions are bad yet refuse to help and are making us pay over 4k for a new transmission when the vehicle doesn't even have 100k. This is not ok and if they know they sent out bad transmissions then they should have to pay.

BE WARNED: Nissan is having ongoing problems with censors in both Versas and Sentras. They are aware of the issues but remaining silent. I have a 2015 Versa that I purchased at Carmax in 2015 with very low mileage. At four years in and with around 50000 miles the car began to shake and act like it was going to stall out. The car blew the code P117A. A dealer told me it was related to the Air/fuel ratio censor. They replaced one related censor and that didn't work. I then had to pay out of pocket for another related censor and that didn't work. Saddest thing is I found out this censor should have been covered under the Federal Emissions Warranty so dealerships definitely acting shady. I am now finding more people online with the same issue. Now, I have a lemon and I am PISSED OFF.

My daughter’s 2014 Nissan Versa’s transmission went out on her with fewer than 65,000 miles on it. She was 88 miles from home and stranded on an interstate. After getting her towed to a safe place and driving the 88 miles to pick her up and bring her home I called the closest Nissan dealership. They had me call the towing company they use. I called them and they went and picked up my daughter’s car. After dealing with multiple phone calls with the dealership it was finally determined that it was her transmission and that it was covered but then they said that her axle was rusted and they couldn’t get to the transmission without tearing that up but they weren’t going to cover it. I had to then go to my extended warranty to cover that portion.

Very good gas mileage. I have not had any problems with this car that I brought used in 2016. The car is a 2015. I did replace the belt once. So far I haven't had to change bulbs or the battery and I have almost 60,000 miles on it. At purchase it had 15,000.

This Versa note is very surprising looks small on the outside but big on the inside. It’s no speed demon but ok. Took me awhile to get used to the cvt transmission. We mostly drive 75 percent highway and 25 percent city. I’m getting 40.2 average mpg. Why buy a hybrid when you don’t have to for half the price? Great car.

Prior to purchasing my 2017 Nissan Versa, I was a die hard Toyota fan. I have to admit that the Nissan Versa opened my mind to what Nissan has to offer. To put it simply, an affordable and very reliable car. The interior is very roomy. It was one of the features that my kids quickly pointed out. The car also drives very well. There isn't anything negative that could be said about the way it feels as you drive it. The Nissan Versa is a very basic looking car. It is by no means a "sexy" car, however if you are looking for practicality, I would say that this particular Nissan model will not disappoint.