2020 Nissan Versa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 25%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Nissan Versa, 25% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Already having transmission problems. Car jerks and slows me dow and the steering has gotten almost unmanageable in less than 200 miles. The wheels already need alignment and I've hit no curbs. This car is another disaster from Nissan. The CVT was a terrible thing that has happened to vehicles”
NHTSA complaint #11375800, filed 2020-11, 178 miles“My 2020 Nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months I kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. I got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.”
NHTSA complaint #11746116, filed 2026-06“I have replaced the mass airflow sensor multiple times also transmission is starting to slipping,not responding correctly, when this starts all the lights on my dash come on and also does not accelerate or respond as it should very dissatisfied when they saw me would never recommend to buy another one”
NHTSA complaint #11683812, filed 2025-08“Sometimes when starting my car 3 lights illuminate the ABS, Forward Collision Warning, and the Parking Collision Warning. When this happens my car will not accelerate. It will not move when gas is applied or it moves very slowly. This happens in drive and reverse. It happens at random times and it has almost caused me to get hit when I attempted to pull out of a parking lot and my car all of a sudden would not move.”
NHTSA complaint #11503796, filed 2023-01“Recently out 2020 Nissan Versa started Shuddering when accelerating at low speeds. I took it to the Nissan Dealership and they quoted me $7,000 saying the transmission had to be replaced. I conducted online reviews and found Nissan customers experience this same issue in concerning numbers. I found multiple Nissan Technical Bulletins about this very issue, with this vehicle. Not only is it concerning they are allowing the safety of our loved ones to be at risk, but then do not have the loyalty to the customers to fix the problem with a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11709576, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 10237836Jun 2, 2023DTC P17F4 STORED IN TCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports transmission vibration when accelerating, HINT: Vibration occurs during quick reacceleration after braking, during a…
- 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…
- 10232664Feb 23, 2023DTC P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P17F0 AND/OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10227268Nov 23, 2022DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or…
- 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…
- 10212012Mar 21, 2022DTC P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P17F0 AND/OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs are stored: ï· P0746 â PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A ï·…
- 10211994Mar 21, 2022DTC P0741/4/6, P0776, P0841, P0875, P0965, P2857/8/9, P17F0/1/2/4 AND/OR P285A STORED IN THE TCM, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR REDUCED POWER This bulletin has been superseded…
- 10204188Oct 26, 2021Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Replacement Voluntary Emission Service Campaign Dealer Announcement: Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emission Service Campaign to…
- 10204177Oct 25, 2021VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2020 KICKS AND VERSA; CVT REPLACEMENT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign, on certain specific model…
- 10202245Sep 29, 2021DTC P0741/4/6, P0776, P0841, P0875, P0965, P2857/8/9, P17F0/1/2/4 AND/OR P285A STORED IN THE TCM, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR REDUCED POWER This bulletin has been amended. See…
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 2020 Nissan Versa
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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