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2014 Nissan Versa power train problems

137 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa cite power train, 40% of all 343 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
137
40% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the power train

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the wheel bearing and continuously variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 59,200.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2026Suspension, Engine, Power trainODI 11759129
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the service brakes needed to be bled. The service was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of a busy road and failed to drive forward or reverse as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure descriptions were consistent with a potential transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,249.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 11, 2026Power trainODI 11743528
“When continuing forward from a stop sign, the car has a slight shutter when accelerating. This was confirmed by an independent service center. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. No visual warnings or prior symptoms. There was a recall for this particular issue for a 2014 Nissan Versa, but my VIN number was not included for which I believe should have been. My current mileage to date is 35,600.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 4, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11742063
“My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11718988
“Good evening. I notice this car went driving if I want speed more 40Miles make a stop shake and slowdown the speed by it self. Also The Dashboard display on and off a gas cap loose but is tide. also went the gas cap ligth is on the engine ligth goes off and viceversa.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 8, 2025Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11698385
“Over the past 4 years I have delt with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV constantly stalling in the middle of the road. I have replaced the transmission, TCM, and brake light wiring harness. I have had the Nissan dealership assess my vehicle three different times for 3+ days. They have completed wiring diagnostics and determined that the brake light wiring harness is getting water into the wiring causing a short and blowing the #49 fuse under the hood that also operates the transmission CVT/TCM. Their solution was to replace the wiring harness. This was completed last week. It rained again the last couple days off and on. The fuse has blown again. This causes the vehicle to stall in the middle of the road. There is no advanced warning or messages that appear. The check engine light does not come on either. It is way too hot out for my new baby for the vehicle to stall and not be able to run. Cars begin honking and swerving around my vehicle. The vehicle has to be pushed out of the road. Fuse after fuse has been replaced. New light bulbs. New wiring harness and still the same outcome. Please help.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 3, 2024Power train, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11598579

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.