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2015 Nissan Versa Note Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
24%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
70,012miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, 24% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,012 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving on I-65 south in columbia, tn, the vehicle lost power and would not go above 60 MPH with the RPM revving to 5. This happened suddenly and without warning and almost caused an accident. Thankfully the vehicle behind me was able to move over to the other lane.”

NHTSA complaint #11233809, filed 2019-07, 71,680 miles

“The transmissions are faulty. My original one broke at around 60k miles as I bought the car at 50k miles used. Then the refurbished one that was sent to replace it had shrapnel inside of it. The third one was put in my vehicle as a brand new transmission and broke within a month, the belt that is submerged in fluid was burned up. Then the fourth one was put in and within a year I am now getting this replaced again due to the same issue and this one was straight from Nissan brand new. On to transmission number 5.....”

NHTSA complaint #11300139, filed 2020-01, 63,000 miles

“I pulled into my driveway from a turn, probably going 5 MPH, at a slight up grade, and my CVT transmission failed -- it stopped. The engine was on, running normal, but when I pressed the gas, floored it, even, there was zero response. No revving, nothing. I switch gears to low, then park, then reverse, then drive. Still nothing. Then after about a minute had passed since the initial failure, it started to rev a bit at low rpms, then finally kick in and drive me up my driveway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11004068, filed 2017-07, 43,000 miles

“While driving my 2015 Nissan Versa Note I noticed it started skipping/slipping when I proceed from a stop. Within a couple of days the transmission started making a loud clunking, chattering and scraping noise. Had vehicle towed to Nissan of elk grove, miguel determined the problem was transmission failure . Miguel contacted Nissan corporate a new transmission was approved! But they failed to extend the powetrain warranty. Per miguel warranty stays the same at 60,000 and but I can buy warranty coverage! . …”

NHTSA complaint #11019852, filed 2017-08, 49,000 miles

“I have a large lag when I hit the accelerator pedal and I have a fuel issue in the tank that I was to get a repair notice on. Trouble filling the tank.”

NHTSA complaint #11121852, filed 2018-08, 33,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017440%
20161034%
20152124%
20145540%

Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Versa Note

Other or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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