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2009 Nissan Versa power train problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Nissan Versa4% of all complaints for this model year.

20
Power Train complaints
4%
share of all complaints
65,660 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Jatco Cvt transmission failed at 70,200 miles. Bearings burned out, engine roaring, then sudden deceleration and acceleration.

    filed Aug 27, 2021

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    filed Jun 22, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Versa years

YearReportsShare
2024 Versa3437%
2023 Versa1541%
2022 Versa735%
2021 Versa929%
2020 Versa1625%
2019 Versa1146%
2018 Versa917%
2017 Versa915%
2016 Versa2025%
2015 Versa4728%
2014 Versa8140%
2013 Versa7336%
Versa power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.