2015 Nissan Versa Problems

The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission/CVT transmission system and is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began showing symptoms including hesitation while accelerating, jerking, slipping between gears, and delayed response when pressing the gas pedal beginning around February 2026. Warning indicators and abnormal driving behavior continued leading up to the complete failure. The issue placed my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and struggled to accelerate in traffic, increasing the risk of a collision. The problem has been confirmed by a dealership/independent mechanic after inspection of the vehicle. The vehicle and transmission system have also been inspected by service professionals, and documentation of the diagnosis is available if needed.

2015 Nissan Versa 83,850 odometer reading Complaint: Safety for other individuals driving similar vehicles. Daughter was driving recently on 91 freeway in Long Beach, CA extremely busy highway on a Friday afternoon. Driving in the middle lane the cars forward movement stopped but car still running. Mechanic diagnosis was the CVT transmission. The car did not give us any warning at anytime there were any issues with the transmission. My concern and hope other would know about CVT transmissions This could of been a very bad day for my daughter if an accident was caused due to this issue. Thank God for the California Highway Patrol, The 911 operator and the California Tow Truck highway Patrol who got her off the highway quickly and safely.

My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corrected other issues, but not what causes the traction lights to come on and decrease speed causing me to have to use flashers and bike lanes where ever available until I get home. Independent mechanics have checked, knocked off traction light. It only comes on again. I have another mechanic at Precision Tune to check it out tomorrow. The last date of this occurrence was 12/ 08/2025

THE ENGINE LIGHT DOESN'T TURN OFF AND THE COMPUTER SAYS ELECTRONICAL REASON . THE SPEED IS LOW

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 had misfired, and the dealer determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a transmission specialist, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced for a second time. Additionally, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift to first gear. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, Classic Nissan Newport News (12925 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608), where the transmission assembly, the ignition coil, and spark plug #1 were replaced. The contact stated while driving after the repair, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her grandson was occupying the rear passenger's side seat, the seat belt locked and failed to unbuckle. The contact stated that her daughter cut the seat belt and released her grandson. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop. The vehicle occasionally would not allow for the key to turn its ignition and would remain locked unpredictably and would require extended amounts of time to lock/unlock via security key fob repeatedly to allow for the key to turn the ignition.

The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop. The vehicle occasionally would not allow for the key to turn its ignition and would remain locked unpredictably and would require extended amounts of time to lock/unlock via security key fob repeatedly to allow for the key to turn the ignition.

The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 MPH, a deer ran head-on into the vehicle and crashed through the windshield. The contact stated that the deer's antlers were stuck inside the vehicle as the deer frantically tried to escape the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air failed to deploy upon impact. The contact also stated that only the driver-side curtain air bag deployed. The steering wheel had locked without warning as her husband was able to stop the vehicle right before hitting two guardrails. The authorities were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact and her husband were treated on scene for scrapes and bruises but did not go to the hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000. The VIN was not available.

After I bought my 2015 Nissan Versa with VIN: [XXX[ in April 2019, the water gained entry inside the car due to heavy rain a month later. The incident has continued to occur; Unfortunately, I had kept blaming it on the height between the parking ground and the car floorboard. The design flaws on the Versa allow water to collect below the windshield. When the collected water doesn't drain, so it flows into the car on the front passenger side floor below the compartment gloves area. It causes visibility problems during rainy and winter seasons since the inside car is not completely sealed causing insulation issues. I had to buy different products to address the visibility problems. My car got flooded last May 2022 to the point I had to get a cup to get some of the water out. I started hearing a sloshing sound and quirking sound when pressing on the brake not too long and so on. I initially paid $1,200 to repair the electrical problems to a Nissan dealer and later found out the harness needed to be replaced due to water damage costing $7,200. The design flaw made my car unsafe due to the visibility problem during inclement weather. There is a blog where 2014 through 2018 Nissan Versa owners describing the same issue I have been experiencing. I am dumbfounded Nissan has never bothered to address this issue for so long; very few people have a disposable income to pay for repairs or constantly buy a new car in less than 5 years. The sad thing, I had to borrow money from my life insurance to pay the car off. I know Nissan will use the inspection defense. Please keep in mind all the cars that have been recalled before passed inspection, so it is not a valid point. Please click onthelinktitling“WetCarpetPassengerSide”://www.nissanversaforums.com/threads/wetcarpetpassengerside.42416/page2#:~:text=Turns%20out%20that%20there%20are%20some%20serious%20design,one%20side%20of%20the%20car%%20to%20the%20other. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

I was driving along and I went to stop but the brake didn't stop the car so I put in the car in park. Then the brake and engine lights started flashing at me so I turned of the car. I wasn't driving very fast at all, probably less than 20 miles per hour. Then when I restarted the car the brake and engine lights cam back on and the brake still wasn't working, and the car rolled while it was in park. I was not able to move the car to a safe spot. I had to sit partially in a traffic lane near a dangerous, blind curve. A sheriff's deputy saw my car and pulled in behind me to help protect me while we waited two hours for the Auto Club. My mechanic said the transmission totally failed and caused the problems.

The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has come on a few times over the last several months and the power steering comes and goes.

When you press on the accelerator and gain speed the car abruptly jerks to the right. I believe it’s caused by a defect of the traction control system.

My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corrected other issues, but not what causes the traction lights to come on and decrease speed causing me to have to use flashers and bike lanes where ever available until I get home. Independent mechanics have checked, knocked off traction light. It only comes on again. I have another mechanic at Precision Tune to check it out tomorrow. The last date of this occurrence was 12/ 08/2025

The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that her vehicle had caught fire while parked in her driveway. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure if the fire department used water or chemicals to extinguish the fire. The contact was not advised as to the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact had informed her insurance provider, who declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

WHEN TAKING OFF THE TRANSMISSION BELT SLIPS ALL THE TIME SO I TRY TO EASE INTO THE GAS AS GENTLY AS POSSIBLE. WHEN A/C IS RUNNING THE CAR HAS ALMOST ZERO ACCELERATION AND HAS A STUTTERING OR STUMBLING ISSUE THAT CAUSES ISSUES UNTIL I HIT 3000 3500 RPM THEN SEEMS TO GAIN POWER. I HAVE ISSUES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE TRANSMISSION SEEMING TO SLIP OUT OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE BELT WHEN SPEEDING UP TO PASS. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT, IF THE LIGHT TURNS BEFORE I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND I GO TO REAPPLY PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL, IF I DONT GENTLY APPLY THE GAS THE TRANSMISSION BELT WILL SLIP AND CAUSE THE CAR TO SHUTTER. IM NOT SURE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AROUND 40000 MILES, A CRICKET CHIRPING NOISE THAT IN THE BEGINNING WAS ALWAYS AT 2000RPM AND NO WHERES ELSE IN THE RPM RANGE. NOW IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE TO WHERE I SEEM TO HEAR THE CHIRPING NOISE ANYWHERE AROUND 1500 RPM TO 2250RPM RANGE. AS WELL I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR FAN QUIT WORKING CAUSING THE MOTOR TO OVER HEAT PRETTY BAD BUT THE HEAD GASKET DIDNT FAIL LUCKILY. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, AN ISSUE WITH THE A/C WHEN IT STARTS UP THE CLUTCH BASICALLY CLUNCKS ON OR MAKES AN AWFUL NOISE KICKING ON AND WHILE THE A/C WOULD RUN BEFORE THE FAN FAILED, THE AIR WOULD START SMELLING VERY VERY BAD. IT SMELLED LIKE CHEMICALS OF SOME SORT AND IT WOULD MAKE ME VERY NATIOUS TO THE POINT I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE A/C OFF AND LIVING IN THE DESERT IN TUCSON, ARIZONA THIS DOES NOT MAKE FOR A VERY GOOD COMFORTABLE RIDE AT ALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXITING A STORE, HE HAD NOTICED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM HIS VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED VISALIA TOYOTA (922 S BEN MADDOX WAY, VISALIA, CA 93292) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SISTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASED WITHOUT WARNING AND OBSCURED THE VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE HINGES WERE TWISTED AND CLOSED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT CALLED COUNTY LINE NISSAN NORTH (522 WINSTED RD, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 482-5555). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,300.

MY NISSAN VERSA ONLY HAS 34,464 MILES AND THE WELDING BETWEEN MY FLANGE AND MUFFLER SNAPPED AND BROKE. I WAS DRIVING AND THE WELDING BROKE

THE ENGINE LIGHT DOESN'T TURN OFF AND THE COMPUTER SAYS ELECTRONICAL REASON . THE SPEED IS LOW

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH CAR FEELS VERY OUT OF CONTROL LIKE IF ITS ON ROLLER SKATES, FEELS LIKE CAR IS GOING TO SWAY THIS WAY OR THAT WAY. VERY UNSAFE FEELING. VERY SCARY.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 had misfired, and the dealer determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a transmission specialist, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced for a second time. Additionally, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift to first gear. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, Classic Nissan Newport News (12925 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608), where the transmission assembly, the ignition coil, and spark plug #1 were replaced. The contact stated while driving after the repair, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her grandson was occupying the rear passenger's side seat, the seat belt locked and failed to unbuckle. The contact stated that her daughter cut the seat belt and released her grandson. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

SEAT BELT LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT NEVER GOES OFF EVEN WHEN AFTER BUCKLED IN

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A LOUD HUMMING NOISE STARTING AT 40 MPH AND LATER DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED . UPON RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THIS MODEL OF CAR STARTING AS EARLY AS 10K MILES. MY MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT IT IS UNUSUAL FOR THIS PART TO BE REPLACED SO EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE BUT IF THE PART IN QUESTION WOULD HAVE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE THE ENTIRE WHEEL FALLS OFF OF THE VEHICLE.

PLEASE TELL THE GOVERNMENT OR WHOEVER IS THE BIGGEST BOSS OF CAR MANUFACTURER NISSAN TO PUNISH NISSAN SEVERELY AND EXTREMELY FOR MAKING UNSAFE CARS THAT PUTS CONSUMER A T A SEVERE SAFETY RISK. FOR THEIR TRANSMISSIONS, SHOCKS, STRUTS, EVERYTHING IN THE CAR. EVER SINCE I GOT THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2016 I HAVE TO BRING IT TO THE SHOP EVERY 2-3 MONTHS, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, OCTOBER 2019 I HAD TO REPLACED THE FAN, BEFORE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS, THE SHOCKS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE STRUTS TOO, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON, MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR.. REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE CAR JIGGLES, WADDLE, THE SHOCK, STRUTS, GETS STARTS TO WORN OUT AT 20,000 MILES, AT 50, 60, 70, 80,000 MILES THE CAR EXTREMELY UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT FEELS SO LIGHT, FEELS LIKE ITS WHEELS WILL BREAK OR PULL OFF TO ONE SIDE. CAR IS PHYSICALLY UNSTABLE AND BOUNCE WAY TOO MUCH. THE CAR MOTOR MOUNTS MAKES SO MUCH CLICKING NOISE, BRAKES TERRIBLE. MAJOR CAR SAFETY HAZARD. 90.000 MILES CURRENTLY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS MECHANIC SAID AND I CANNOT REPAIR IT. PLEASE MAKE NISSAN REFUNDED ME MY MONEY & TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FAULTY CAR. THEIR IS A CURRENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM FOR THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS WILL STOP WORKING ON THE NISSAN VERSA AND SENTRA CARS FROM 2013-2017 YEAR MODELS. AND EVEN IF YOU REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IT WILL FAIL AFTER 30,000 MILES. PLEASE MAKE NISSAN PAY FOR THEIR FRAUDULENT CAR PARTS THAT THEY MADE THAT IS GOING TO NOT WORK SOON. FOR A MONTH I ALSO DROVE A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA RENTAL BRAND NEW CAR AT 1000 MILES. AT 5,000 -7,000 MILES THE CAR TRANSMISSION MAKES SO MUCH NOISE. NISSAN SENTRA AND VERSSA CARS ARE NOT SAFE. NISSAN NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED EXTREMELY AND SEVERELY FOR PUTTING PEOPLE'S SAFETY AT RISK..

After I bought my 2015 Nissan Versa with VIN: [XXX[ in April 2019, the water gained entry inside the car due to heavy rain a month later. The incident has continued to occur; Unfortunately, I had kept blaming it on the height between the parking ground and the car floorboard. The design flaws on the Versa allow water to collect below the windshield. When the collected water doesn't drain, so it flows into the car on the front passenger side floor below the compartment gloves area. It causes visibility problems during rainy and winter seasons since the inside car is not completely sealed causing insulation issues. I had to buy different products to address the visibility problems. My car got flooded last May 2022 to the point I had to get a cup to get some of the water out. I started hearing a sloshing sound and quirking sound when pressing on the brake not too long and so on. I initially paid $1,200 to repair the electrical problems to a Nissan dealer and later found out the harness needed to be replaced due to water damage costing $7,200. The design flaw made my car unsafe due to the visibility problem during inclement weather. There is a blog where 2014 through 2018 Nissan Versa owners describing the same issue I have been experiencing. I am dumbfounded Nissan has never bothered to address this issue for so long; very few people have a disposable income to pay for repairs or constantly buy a new car in less than 5 years. The sad thing, I had to borrow money from my life insurance to pay the car off. I know Nissan will use the inspection defense. Please keep in mind all the cars that have been recalled before passed inspection, so it is not a valid point. Please click onthelinktitling“WetCarpetPassengerSide”://www.nissanversaforums.com/threads/wetcarpetpassengerside.42416/page2#:~:text=Turns%20out%20that%20there%20are%20some%20serious%20design,one%20side%20of%20the%20car%%20to%20the%20other. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

2015 NISSAN VERSA SV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL DESIGN DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC KEY HOLD WAS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY. THE GAS PEDAL SEEMS TO STICK CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTENSE WOBBLE CAUSING A NAUSEATING SENSATION. THE CHROME AROUND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DASHBOARD REFLECTION CAUSES A VISIBILITY ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WOULD INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE KEY THE IGNITION AND MANUALLY LOCK THE DOOR, THUS LOCKING THE KEY IN THE CAR. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED AN ALARM FOR SUCH OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS LOW FREQUENCY CONSTANT HUMMING FREQUENCY BASS LIKE DRONING NOISE THAT'S CENTERED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *JS

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the hood latch inadvertently released, causing the hood to slam into the windshield. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired but continued to experience similar failures. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY UNLATCHED AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. *DT *JB

I HAVE REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHTS 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS . THE LAST SET ONLY LASTED 30 DAYS . I SENT A SET BACK TO SYLVANIA AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND A DEFECT IN THE LIGHTS. THE LOW BEAMS WILL GO OUT AND THE HIGH BEAM WILL BE FINE .