2008 Nissan Versa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,622miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Nissan Versa, 4% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,622 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There were 3 recalls on my 2008 Nissan Versa. Two were for airbags and 1 was for front coils/springs. I was given a loaner vehicle until parts were available to perform the repairs. Nissan had me drive my vehicle in to get serviced, knowing that it was a hazard to my life. On the way to get my vehicle serviced one could hear a loud pop, the vehicle was no longer operational and was at then engulfed in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11082431, filed 2018-04, 120,000 miles“I had trouble shifting car into park. Dash indicator said it was in park . Then I could not remove the ignition key. I then wiggled the key it came out. As I was getting out of the car it started to roll down hill. Brought to my local service station and they had found the shifter to have a broken piece of plastic in it.”
NHTSA complaint #10515508, filed 2013-06, 73,309 miles“While sitting in the yard we heard a metal clang sound coming from one of the cars. We looked but could not tell which car it came from. Later when I started to drive the car on the highway the front passenger tire shredded. This was due to the front passenger side spring being broken. We later found the broken piece where the car was parked. The vehicle only had 48,684 mostly highway miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10523540, filed 2013-07, 48,684 miles“I was informed in may 2016 of the airbag recall and Nissan still does not have the part to repair it, they said jan 2017. And now the transmission has failed in the vehicle and Nissan wants to charge 4600.00 to fix it. I have spoken to several mechanics and Nissan has had a terrible failure rate with these to parts, also the front coil had to be replaced because of a recall. In the state of virginia you have to pass an inspection and that was due in may 2016 and the airbag parts are not in till 01/2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #10936258, filed 2016-12, 100,000 miles“My 2008 Nissan Versa abruptly slows from 60 MPH to 30 MPH and gradually slows to a stop. This only occurs after I have driven between 70 to 150 miles. It has happened 3 times. Nissan has replaced the transmission and the fuel pump but the car still fails and I am afraid to drive it on an interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #10282626, filed 2009-09, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222714Sep 27, 2022CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10199148Jun 9, 2021CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10116292Jun 20, 2017CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been…
- 10192605Jul 10, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 33% |
| 2024 | 34 | 35% |
| 2023 | 15 | 41% |
| 2022 | 7 | 35% |
| 2021 | 9 | 28% |
| 2020 | 16 | 25% |
| 2019 | 11 | 46% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 | 20 | 25% |
| 2015 | 47 | 28% |
| 2014 | 82 | 40% |
| 2013 | 73 | 36% |
| 2012 | 163 | 34% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 4% |
| 2008 | 17 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Versa
171 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology