2010 Nissan Versa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,390 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the freeway this evening on saturday december 19th when I am trying to downshift from 6th and trying get off the freeway I couldn't going to gear so that's when I had the cruise until I came to a stop so after turn the car off for a few minutes I put it in first gear and then I proceeded it again and was able to only drive in first gear on the way home”
NHTSA complaint #11387359, filed 2021-01, 126,000 miles“When driving I can hear a chirping noise from the engine area; when accelerating sounds like coming from the front right hand possibly the tires; the breaks do not react on command; the shifter material on the automobile delaminated; button on seat belt came off; driver rear door coming apart; engine light is on; experienced problems with water intrusion from outside; engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, noise from steering column, electrical problems radio not working; vehicle has not started at times; rear hatch would not open; the automobile's gas tank had to be replace; when I…”
NHTSA complaint #10653657, filed 2014-11, 4,553 miles“The transmission failed out of the blue at 150,000 miles. This occurred as the car was turning from a busy road into a parking lot and created a hazardous situation. There was no slipping or leaks to speak of beforehand. The tech who inspected it said that there was an internal seal leak failure. $4100 to replace it (more than the car is worth at this point).”
NHTSA complaint #10995132, filed 2017-06, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The dealer diagnosed that the CVT transmission failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10734598, filed 2015-07, 88,000 miles“The car was having slow acceleration, horrid loud noises for awhile but no issues were found during checks but parts were replaced to try and troubleshoot but the sound and idle and running issues still persisted. The first sign of severe major issue was when the car was started it jolted forward while still in park in a first start up. Turned off the car and restarted it and it repeated the same action and then I put the car into reverse but it wouldn't reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526310, filed 2023-06Related 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.
- 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 2010 Nissan Versa
130 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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