I bought a 2007 versa hatchback with 165000 miles 2 years ago and could not be happier. Runs great no problems whatsoever. Absoultely love this little car!!
My 2015 is a rust bucket. Already put $700 into it and now it needs a new exhaust system another $2k. It's the worst car I have ever owned, out of 10 cars.
@@age_of_reason sounds mistreated... And why would an exhaust system for it cost $2,000? Seems unreasonable to me, because in my shop, I wouldn't charge you that much. We fix exhaust more than replace the the whole thing.
My sister has a ‘12 Versa sedan, one minor problem in 8 and a 1/2 years of ownership and I have almost 2 years on my ‘19 with none currently. So far it’s been a pleasure in reliability. Thanks for the very informative video.
I’m surprised she’s still has it man. I read online that the ‘12 versa’s are the worst out of all of them. I just bought a 2014 with 80,000 miles on it. The transmission is fine but now I’m scared to even drive it. I think I’m gonna sell it before it’s too late
I have a 2014 as well. If you ever see your drive symbol flash and the car is driving bad it isn’t a bad transmission. It will be the rear reverse and turn signal lights going bad. Just replace them and you should be fine. This just happened to my car yesterday!
@@chrisplese9293 Hey Chris my sisters car is still doing extremely well and for reference it is a northern car and solid. I sold my Versa and have an Altima now
I have a 2019 Nissan versa ( previously.a service car at Nissan dealership) and experienced the first issue he mentioned ( rpm vs speed). Changed the gas cap and cleaned the Mass air flow sensor, problem solved. It has 112+k miles. Extended auto warranty is offered up to 150k but declined since it's pricey. Automatic oil transmission flush is recommended every 30k miles.
I bought a new 2012 Versa SV sedan when they first came out. I initially loved it. It was very spacious and comfortable to drive, and the fuel economy was stellar. However, the black paint started peeling in several places the first year. Nissan took care of it under warranty, thankfully. At 30k miles I took it to the dealership to have the CVT fluid change. The dealership said their computer told them the fluid was still clean and to wait to change it at 50k miles. Well, at 38k miles the CVT started slipping and making horrible squealing noise. It was only once in a while, so it was one of those situations where the dealership would've just told me they couldn't duplicate the issue. So I kept driving hoping it would totally fail before the 60k mile warranty expired. I got it to 56k miles and it was still slipping and squealing only on rare occasions, so to avoid risking having to pay $6,000 out of pocket for a new transmission on a 2yr old car, I opted to trade it in. I was very disappointed.
I bought a 2015 versa sv new while going through a divorce and starting a new business... CVT and almost 100k and no issues. I think the people complaining probably aren't in tune with their cars... I've owned over a 150 cars and before my divorce I drove a C5 Vette, Jag 3.0, Ram 1500 and a Lexus 350 and if you know how to drive without dragging the engine, jerking the trans, and take care of the maintenance, you'll be okay. My little car runs like a top and gets over 30mpg city regularly! It's been a good little car! SVT and all!
@@dennisgoe3537 45+ years experience and well over 200 cars personally owned. And in addition to this, being an auto repair shop owner/operator, I can tell you, most cars fail because of the owner/driver. She still runs great 😃👍 and she's over a 100k. The way I maintain the car and the way I drive it will help it last for a long time. In my shop right now I have a 2011 Camry SE, nice car. Engine bad, 2 of 4 cylinders with very low compression. I swapped out for them. Just came back because the NON CVT transmission 6sp auto started slipping... It's not the car, it's the caretaker.
This is true. It is about the owner. While I was in college I worked at lubestop. 95% car were filthy new and old cars. I could only imagine how well the owners were maintaining there cars based on how filthy they were. Most people don’t know HOW to drive and don’t keep up maintenance
The part you mentioned with a wad of keys hanging from the ignition switch was particularly funny and been a tech myself I can associate with the issue when the service advisor handed me the car keys with 100 more keys with it.lol.
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@@chrisplese9293 I like it a lot man, have had no issues with it, the Bluetooth messed up from time to time but mechanically the car runs perfect 👍🏼 highly suggest if you’re lookinh
@@chrisplese9293 I haven’t had any transmission trouble, of course I only have near 30,000 miles on it, car runs really well and have no complaints. Especially if you can get a decent deal, I got mine for $9800 2019
@@upwindthree0784 Yes BT gave me terrible issues for a while but I guess resolved itself. It would completely shut down as if it couldn't handle it. I just got used to it shutting down and restarting for a while. It was so annoying. Glad that issue went away!
2014 Versa SE 1) Transmission runs high RPM and fails to shift - They settled a law suit over this, but did not recall. I was S.O.L. and had to replace the transmission 2) Electric door locks continue to fail - Had mine replace 4 times while under warranty, but now have to unlock back doors manually 3) Unusual wear on battery - 4 Batteries in 5 years
Jeez. That is not normal for that many batteries in 5 years. Were you getting the very cheap ones at autozone? You must get the more expensive versions. I get one that is $150 and it lasts over 2 years before needing replacement. We have very hot summers where i live so the batteries don't last long due to AC running while idling.
On my second Versa. My first one threw a rod at around 170k miles so junked it. This one has 115k and just had to put in a new clutch and a left rear wheel bearing. Needs a blower fan for the AC now. But all in all been a good little car.
I have a 2016 versa note hatchback and the key is going bad, poor exceleration, poor tires and AC gone bad, sometimes the steering wheel gets locked. I do like your video
Could u please do a video on the CVT transmission!!! I’m a owner of a 2019 Nissan Versa & would love more info along with problems associated with this subject & possible fixes.
Getting the fluid in the CVT changed every 30K in these newer Nissan's is so imperative for longevity. Even when the CVT is working properly, they still feel a little wonky honestly.
Also, there is a little delay when it shifts into OD gear, it looses power if you're not giving it enough gas during that. shifts the weight of the car, Just a weird quirk.
Some of my problems: 1. I drive a manual, the clutch pedal has a very squeaky bushing, 2. The starter gets covered in oil vapors since it's so close to the oil filter that it collects dirt/dust, giving the engine a struggle to turn over due to a dirty connection on the negative 3. I thought the wheel bearing gap issue in the video was my problem but mine is more of a screen door spring squeak, maybe a strut?
I have the same one and my clutch pedal squeaks too. I'm sure a little bit of grease will help it. But the other 2 hasn't happened to me. I have a noise coming from the engine bay area when I hold the engine at 1000-2000 rpms. I had someone look at it when I first got the car and they said that it could be the alternator and that it's a common problem in the versa
I have the same problem--the strut will get stuck inside the housing and when I start driving it will pop out of the housing and make a clunk sound that sounds like metal on metal but is in fact just the strut popping out of the housing. I took it to mechanic and he said it's the shocks. They do feel a bit rough lately.
i bought a 2012 versa back in 2016 with 40 K milage. It run great till last year, when the milage was approaching 100K. One day it would not start - I had to replace the starter. Shortly after the engine light went off - had to replace sensors, all fluids and the catalytic converter. I just followed the mechanics advice at the local Meineke. Spent close to 5K last year for all those replacements. Not sure if it was worth of spending so much on a 10 years old car....
That is your problem. Get away from Meineke. They are ripoffs. Like so many of those chain repair shops. Find yourself a good independent shop. Watch him like a hawk for a while and stay with him if he treats you right. The first time he rips you off find a different shop. I would inform him that as long as he treats you right you willl stay and spread the word to bring him more business. But if he rips you off you will again spread the word.
2012 Nissan Versa Basic. It's nothing fancy but the money I saved from insurance, Gas, reliability... I Bought a home with it. People just do not think about what they have to pay insurance when you buy as an example ANY SUV over a sedan. This Versa with its savings MADE... ME... MONEY... by saving money for investments.
I have a 2016 Versa, every summer I have problems with gas fumes coming into the car. Have had it checked by Nissan and other mechanics , no gas leaks were found, no check engine lights, and it only happens on a hot day in the summertime, all winter long their are no issues what so ever. Any idea what it could be?
Wow this is EXACTLY the issue I am having with my 16 Nissan Versa! This past 3 days the temp has been 108-112° and yep... gas fumes into the car. There are no leaks to be found. I'm sad you didn't get a reply...did you ever find out what is causing it?
@@blackwidow8520 Unfortunately not, it doesn't do it when I take it in for a mechanic to look at it of course. From what I found out that I think it might be the issue is there is a rubber hose with a valve that looks like a PCV valve going from the charcoal canister and pushes into the frame of the car near the gas tank. That is where the excess fumes come from and what I think is happening is the fumes are making their way into the cab of the car through that hole. A mechanic told me that it shouldn't do that, cause that's the way it's designed. So I pulled that hose out from that hole and rerouted it back under the wheel well alongside the charcoal canister without bending it, so far it seems to help keep the fumes out, but unfortunately when you get out of the car, it stinks to high heaven from fumes. I have contacted Nissan and got nowhere, at this point I am forced to sell the car or only drive it during winter, which is the only time I don't experience the fumes. Sad though, it has been a good car up until this point, this problem started for me around 65k.
thanks for the problems stated. how do I solve problem number 1; Automatic Transmission? Change automatic transmission fluid? Or replace the gear box? Thanks
Good information and thank you for sharing. Any reason why my 2013 Versa's driver side door will automatically lock itself especially when the car is on and idling? I've had an extra key made just in case cause it's happened to me a few times.
I love the way you concisely, but thoroughly, cover so much, and get to the point! Does the info in this video also apply to a 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV hatchback? Thanks!
2018 versa note. I was driving to work and after the commute I was on the highway for about a km. Then my rpms wend down. I tried gas and 0 acceleration. Coasted to the right into the parking lot to a spot. Turned it off and it was better. Drove it multiple times in heavy snow storm that day. Driving home acceleration just stopped. Had to pull over and put hazards on. Shut off car and re start and worked fine again. 29000 kms on the car. Just bought used at 27500 km. This happend 2 times with the cannot accelerate gas doesn’t do anything just comes to a stop
I like your video it was very informative thank you. I have a Nissan sedan versa 2017 last year at the end of the year my air conditioner stop cooling when I was idling and now well I noticed that I can't use my defrost because it gets hot so I don't use it. And now it's getting hot when I'm idling and I noticed the fans not going. I turn on my air conditioner to check the fan and it still didn't come on. I'll check my fuse my fuse is fine and my hoses that I can tell.... I don't know what my problem is can you help?
Literally had none of these issues with my 2014. I have a 5 speed so the trans thing is obvious, but for me it was the HVAC Blower motor failure. Passemger side and lower rear motor mount failures, clock spring failure, and my HVAC controls stripping the gear on the blend door. Most of them being very annoying and time consuming to fix. Otherwise, been a great little car.
I bought 2015 Versa Base / No power Windw / locks = Reason was it comes w/ traditional transmission what I wanted / Not CVT which I research at the time was not reliable. - Any models above Base for that yr has the CVT Trans. So far 60,000 K & Not a problem , changing fluid soon . wanted a Manual Trans actually but Wife wins. for those looking to buy a USED Versa again mine = 2015 maybe till 2017 ? & other yrs ? & afraid of CVT Trans , The Base Model will be it - if you don't mind no P/W + P/L + No smart screen - but otherwise has A/C / CD / Airbag / ABS . BTW Great video to 1A Auto AAA+++ DIY
That's what I got. Bought a 2017 model in '18 as a leftover for $10k with 7 miles on it. All paid off, and a pleasure to drive. Simple, cheap, and reliable.
I just removed my upstream O2 sensor from my 2015 Versa Note, it was gaulded on the pipe took forever to get the sensor out, I went to put the new one in and it will not screw all the way in. I can get the sensor screwed in the hole to about 95% of the way in and it just spins after that. Any suggestions?
Hi Tommy first time and is very good what I see, comments, tc. I have a problem w the transmision of a versa 20014. Motror working good but the transmision have a problem when a I drive have problems going to the next speed, I have to herlp accelerating, reaising a little bit, then engaagae and its ok. What is your opinion.Thank you and conglatulations for a good job. Gustavo de los Rios
There mass airflow sensors and powersteering module and lower control arms are pretty common too also the air intake housing rubber part always is torn in the back behind it if u squeeze it at.. And there cvt transmission suxxx all day.. That last one with the clicking sound was very very common
This car and intake tube will get oily and make the throttle plate sticky if the customer put too much oil in there last service.... But this vehicle has a throttle relearn after u clean it. Another common is the spark plug gaskets leaking
I own a 2015, with a manual trans and regularly get 41 MPG. Biggest problem I have is an intermittant rattle in the dash. To fix I simply turn the radio volume up 😂
Nice good information.. Can you help me.. My nissan almera have problem.. When i put sped to D my engin stop.. Then i put back to P then start it normal back.. What the problem
@@robertnielsen6687 Why not? doesn't the oil get dirty just like automatic transmission oil? And if not? why do they sell the manual transmission oil and the fill kits? I am not trying to be a smart ass lol just looking for some good, logical answers. Thanks for the time.
@@BigKrrraig I ended up doing it myself and same with me. Everything you said about your transmission was the same with mine and even at 205.000 miles, still runs like new!
First thing he mentions is automatic transmission problems. Guess he could've said CVT problems instead but it's the same message of transmission issues.
I thought I had issues with my transmission issues. Turns out it was two lights on my rear driver side. If your vehicle is in drive and your drive sign is blink in a 2014 Nissan Versa I’m 100 percent sure that’s the issue. I drove with the light off in my vehicle as well. I had no issues until I used my left turn signal. This was while all my lights were off. For all you Nissan Versa drivers who have this issue try that first before you get ripped off by a mechanic. They’ll put in a new transmission or even just change the bulbs because they know. I will still being having my car looked at by someone I trust. However 13 bucks vs thousands of dollars? I have to give credit a RU-vidr who has a Nissan Sentra. Their cruise control light was blink and their car had the same issues as mine. Changing the light solved the issue for them as well.
Yes it was 13 bucks for the lights. I had to change the rear backup and turn signal lights. Again if you see the Drive or Reverse symbols flashing in your Versa it’s a burnt out light in the rear of your car.
I’m pretty sure I explained it with my first comment. If the rear lights go bad it will mess with the transmissions computer. It will cause the acceleration to hesitate. Making it seem like the transmission is going bad. This will be the last time I reply to you messages. You need me to explain this in a different language lmao
My Nissan versa2012 was running hot. I have change the fuses that was burnt out, The car locks up and at times won’t let me put in gear. Today I put in drive and step on the gas sounds like it is dragging but not moving anywhere. What can that be? I should of went to school to be a mechanic. Any suggestions? Single woman in distress!
I bought a 2017 used Versa last year for my grandson. It is smoking when starting up, and using about as much gas as oil every few days you have to put oil in it.
I have a 2016 Versa, but mine recently just will turn off as soon as I put into gear? I looked it up and all signs point to something to do with the fuel?
My car has symptoms of the first thing u said about rpms goin up so that definitely means i got to replace the transmission??? Also got the codes for canister
I have a 2012 nissan versa. I'm happy with it ,but it burns or leaks oil. I don't see any leaks. But I think it burns oil. I am definitely loosing a decent amount of oil . I'm going to try to use an oil additive first. Then 10w30 instead of 5w30. Maybe it will burn less.
Dont. making your oil heavier when cold (5w to 10w) will only make it not lubricated well. when you first start the car the most damaged happens becuse its not lubricated. You may try 5w40 synthetic if you know that your ingine its in its last leg.
Hey can you tell me how to take off the penals in order to replace the AC Temperature Control unit. The hot and cold knob in my car isn’t working!!!! It’s getting cold and I need to fix it but I’m on a budget
I just purchased a 2019 Nissan Versa, it rides smooth, but to turn in a curve, the front will make noise, could it be the new tires? Another question, whether I start down a hill, the car stops slow, is that normal? Should the tire traction stay on
What sort of noise? Yes it's normal for the Versa to stop slow, most cars at this price point have 4 disc brakes instead of the current 2 disc 2 drums to compensate for the lack in braking power.
A Nissan dealer en installed a brand new trans and the problem persists. They checked the problem isn’t the new trans, something inside the trans area. They called a Nissan technician to go further because they can’t fond the issue
Hey Len ,Actually I own this car in egypt model 2014 and its top common problems : Continuous fail of rear wheel bearing , radiator fan motor fail , control arm bushing wear , climate control knob fail So lets make a part 2 of versa top problem
Hello Len! I hope you are well and available. Can you give #1 a name and say what can be done about it? My 2017 Versa, 50531 miles, is doing this and has the Nissan mechanic baffled. It won't do it for him. Help!
2017 Nissan Versa driving on the highway and went to exit the highway and noticed my clutch pedal on my manual clutch was on the floor do I need to replace my clutch pedal cable? And is that very involved? I am a woman, I try to work on my car for financial reasons. Thank you
yesterday mine started a loud engine knock at start up. it was running fine a few hours before that, and the day before and so on, minus some transmission and drive-ability issues ive been having for years. i did have to tighten the serpentine belt a few days ago. the weird part is the knock wasnt present a few hours before. seemed like it normally does. then i went to go out a bit later and all of a sudden when i start the car a really loud knock. i immediately turned it off. had my wife get in and turn it on while i stood at the front looking at the engine. for the few seconds the car was on it sounded like the knock was coming from more the front of the car instead of the side where the belt is. im not sure what would have caused this. i looked underneath and there didnt appear to be any major leaks or anything.
I had an egr problem. I changed the valve it worked for a while but the engine light came back on and the problem came back . Same error code egr valve
Hey wassup so i have a Versa sl 08, car started beeping like when the door is open or when i leave ur key in the car and try locking it. But it does it while im driving. I got off to check everything and i csnt seem to figure out the random beeping.
I remember renting one of these. Great leg room, front seats, ergonomics, and gas mileage. Terrible ride, hard back seats, and the fuel Guage ⛽️ not showing full while attempting to fill. Of course, the cvt affair 🙄 made me weary of the car in general.
Am I too late to save my 2014 versa sv? I have 136k (highway miles) original transmission ,I dont think the transmission fluid ever changed. She still runs ok except on go n stop traffic. Noticed the transmission getting slight delayed or hesitation but no problem at all once constant moving. ? Also I had this car when she was 45k no check engine ever showed of ownership.
Hello, please, what are the reasons for this kick in the transition? I changed the oil several times, changed the neutral switch, then cleaned the valve body, and the problem is still there. Thank you
2014 versa axels stuck at the transmission side I tried pribaring but they both don't want to budge,they don't look rusted at all and work perfectly fine with no cliqs witch is why I want to remove them as carefully as possible ,I don't want to also pry to hard as to notdamage the alloy of the trans mission ring or pry to much on the seal,I start all of the job with the car A/T-rans in parked and that maybe they are stuck inside because of the output shaft gears or something but I don't know ,maybe I shouldve left it on 'neutral 'after I put it on J-stands but its how it lays as is right now
Try drain and filling ur cv transmission then see if it fix it, when u remove the cvt drain plug you will need to remove another bolt which is Hex head because you will notice only a little bit drips if u only remove the drain plug
Have a problem with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV , I recently had the transmission replaced (thank God for the warranty ) but I still hear some sound when I lightly accelerate, I sent it to the dealership 4x they just fix something they said that's causing it and charging me but after a week or so it's back again , I got it checked in Firestone and they can't find what's wrong with it.. any ideas ?
So are y'all still riding around in y'all cars with a bad cvt transmission like me?😭 Scared it going to cut off Im the middle of the road. It started acting funny two weeks ago at 100000 miles
