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==== Overall Reliability Evaluation ====
# Historical Reliability Issues
* Older generations—particularly 2012–2017 model years—have a significant number of CVT failure reports. Owners have reported premature transmission failure, unusual noises, slipping, jerking, and loss of acceleration. Many of these complaints required expensive replacements (often several thousand dollars). The Driver Adviser<ref>{{cite web|title=The Driver Adviser|url=https://thedriveradviser.com/nissan-versa-transmissions-overview-problems-fluids/|publisher=The Driver Adviser|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
* Consumer reviews from used owners confirm that some transmissions fail well before 100,000 miles, sometimes shortly after the warranty expires. Edmunds<ref>{{cite web|title=Edmunds|url=https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/versa/2012/st-101396019/consumer-reviews/|publisher=edmunds.com|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
# Manufacturer Responses and Recalls
* Nissan has issued recalls and service campaigns addressing some CVT software and hardware issues in models that include the Versa. Transmission Trouble Hub<ref>{{cite web|title=Transmission Trouble Hub|url=https://www.transmissiontroublehub.com/nissan-versa-cvt-transmission-problems-facts-and-insights/|publisher=Transmission Trouble Hub|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
* Extended warranties were offered on some models to address these specific concerns, indicating acknowledgement of the problem by the manufacturer.
# Improvements in Newer Generations
* Third-generation Versas (2020 onward) show fewer widespread transmission complaints compared to early models. Some automotive reliability sources rate these newer cars around average reliability, which is an improvement. Daily Car Tips<ref>{{cite web|title=Daily Car Tips|url=https://cartipsdaily.com/are-nissan-versa-reliable|publisher=Daily Car Tips|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
* However, issues like shuddering at low speeds or minor drivetrain complaints still appear in owner discussions, even for newer versions, though at a lower frequency. Daily Car Tips<ref>{{cite web|title=Daily Car Tips|url=https://cartipsdaily.com/are-nissan-versa-reliable|publisher=Daily Car Tips|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
# Maintenance Impact on Reliability
* Proper and regular CVT fluid changes (e.g., every 30,000–60,000 miles) is often cited by owners and mechanics as critically important to prolonging CVT life. Poor or irregular maintenance is correlated with earlier failures. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com//r/askcarguys/comments/1b5a3q4|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-14}}</ref>
* Unlike some conventional automatic transmissions that might be “sealed for life,” CVTs are more sensitive to fluid condition and overheating.