2009 Nissan Versa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,660miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Nissan Versa, 4% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,660 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission failed resulting in car losing power and making noises when accelerating. Nissan is not honoring the extended warranty for which my car is eligible and won't respond to my many calls at all. It has been 7 weeks. They are stonewalling me. They won't even tell me the name or extension of the specialist handling my case.”
NHTSA complaint #10852798, filed 2016-03, 80,000 miles“I bought this used car with 25 thousand miles on it, but the transmission never worked. It is too expensive to repair and few people know how to do it, therefore I think I have to buy a new transmission. It is a CVT. I want to know where can I buy a new transmission from nisssan with some kind of discount, actually I am living in guatemala. When I bought the vehicle it was stationary. So thankful for your advice and help.”
NHTSA complaint #11156882, filed 2018-12, 25,000 miles“Passenger side airbag light is on and blinking on dashboard. Nissan states that entire passenger seat needs to be replaced. Computer was reset twice and light is still blinking. The vehicle was purchased new and has never been in an accident. I am afraid this might be part of a earlier recall since I can not determine if my passenger side airbag is a 2009 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10664615, filed 2014-12, 66,800 miles“On thursday morning, march 3, 2016, my transmission stopped working as I was driving up a hill. I was not able to drive forward. Only reverse. So I had to reverse my car off the street against oncoming and park on the side.”
NHTSA complaint #10846074, filed 2016-03, 135,000 miles“I have a 2009 Nissan Versa that I had been hearing popping when I turned so I had to replace the cv axel and now I am having to replace the ball joint bushing because that is what caused my cv axel to start to go now I hear a grinding and the car has 63000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10449910, filed 2012-03, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10233904Mar 29, 2023CLICKING 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…
- 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…
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be…
- 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.
- 10038552Apr 11, 2011Nissan: there is a trouble code stored due to software. Some 2009 vehicles.
- 10033307Feb 2, 2010Nissan: mil on with p0740, p0744, p0840, p1777. The mil is on with one or a combination of the following dtcs stored in consult iii/engine and/or transmission. Refer to the…
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 2009 Nissan Versa
182 complaintsAir bags
180 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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