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2012 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 33 repairs.
2012 Nissan Versa repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Versa
Engine not specified
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201474000 mi | Heat shield failure. Broke loose and rattles. Has been replaced twice prior under warranty. This time they just used some larger after-market washers. Transmission was extremely jerky. Also fluctuated up and down in RPMs when driving down hill. Mechanic noticed a lot of play and dealer replaced transmission at 50,000 miles. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Washington, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201560000 miUS $135 | The old battery was dead. Got new battery. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Trinidad and Tobago May 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201525420 mi$600 | The new fan was not spinning properly and was making a very loud noise. It had to be replaced. This was done at no extra cost as it was under warranty | ||
| Nissan Versa in Mississippi, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201560000 miUS $755 | 1 of the sensors went out causing the car to not go.Part was ordered & car repaired, but tech said Check Engine Light kept coming on & could be a sign of transmission problem. Traded car in. | ||
2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Versa in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201214400 mi | car failed to run without stalling, airflow sensor connector cleaned | ||
| Jul 201218000 mi | water pooled in passenger side of car when AC ran, drain pipe for condenser reinstalled, car dried out | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | The heat shield above the exhaust pipe had 2 tabs break off and the shield fell onto the exhaust pipe and rattled constantly. I am still waiting for the part to come in so the dealer can replace it. I have been waiting for a week so far. | ||
| Nissan Versa in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201645260 miC $350 | Worn out rear shocks replacement. | ||
| Nissan Versa in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201650000 miUS $11 | Headlights burned out and license plate bulbs burned out. Replaced license plate bulbs with LED's. | ||
| Mar 201758000 miUS $12 | Ripped off heat shield between vehicle floor and exhaust pipe. Flimsy construction, vibration led to cracking then failure of shield to be properly held in place. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Arizona, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201564000 mi | Passenger electrical Door lock stopped working - was replaced under the extended Nissan warranty | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201310000 mi | Exhaust shield was loose | ||
| Nissan Versa in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 201212700 mi | Getting condensation inside back window on some mornings. Dealer unable to replicate, thus no repair. Will watch and see if problem continues. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 20111000 mi | the key will not come out when car turn off. the problem was the shift. | ||
| Aug 201316400 mi | th air pressure of the tire was malfunctioning. | ||
| Jun 201422000 mi | was not able to fix. the check engine was on for 10 days the day i took it in it turned off and they were not able to tell me what was worng. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201335000 mi | Brake switch went out. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jun 201632860 miC $40 | Bracket for the muffler broke, apparently very rusty. Which is worse since, supposedly the dealer checked for rust. Took to a mechanic I trust, cost very little | ||
| Mar 201869440 miC $4800 | Transmission had given a small amount of slip once or twice, but when it goes you know. Uncontolled rpms with lunging motions during any form of acceleration. The dealer diagnosed and provided my options of a used cvt for 3200 or new 4000. So obviously the new cvt. Completed work came to nearly 5k. | ||
| Nissan Versa in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201522000 miUS $400 | Muffler and pipe rusted through | ||
| Nissan Versa in Colorado, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201663000 miUS $800 | Engine light on. Radiator overheating | ||
| Nissan Versa in Washington, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201852000 miUS $400 | CVT complete failure while driving. Car had to be towed. Dealer reports that the transmission fluid got too hot and melted the bearings. Nissan replaced the transmission with a rebuild eating 90% of the cost. The car was out 2k miles out of warranty. Our SN was not covered by the models that had their warranty extended in previous settlements. | ||
2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Versa in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $38 | Heat shield on exhaust was rattling. They bolted it back on. This problem has reoccurred, they had to bolt it on again. Driving through a snow storm on a freeway has been the cause both times. The metal is too flimsy to handle the snow. | ||
2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Versa in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 201743000 miUS $132 | Transmission started slipping when increasing speed with cruise control. Engine RPM would rapidly jump up 300-400 RPM and then the slipping would stop and RPM would slowly go back down. MPG also dropped by 5 MPG. No codes showed up on the Nissan Consult code reader, but I had them to replace the CVT fluid and the problem has gone away for now. My fingers are crossed as this is usually a precursor in the Nissan CVT transmission failure. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201421000 mi | Water from AC was leaking on the floorboard of drivers side. Bearing seal and hose extension installed. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201315000 mi | The tire pressure sensor goes on when the weather gets cold. I took it for evaluation. | ||
2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Versa in Minnesota, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 20125000 mi | Door sill trim warped. Dealer ordered a new part and fixed it right away. | ||
2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Oklahoma, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201520700 miUS $100 | Upper strut mounts were replaced after I reported a groaning noise that seemed prominent while turning at low speeds. Hasn't fixed the problem Update May 2017: This noise eventually went away without additional repairs, I'm not sure what was going on | ||
| Nissan Versa in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 201315000 mi | Front seal leaking (discovered at oil change elsewhere). Replaced torque converter as well as seal under factory warranty. Blamed on factory "quality control". I am happy with new trans at 15k. Had heard high-pitched whine now gone. | ||
| Sep 201432000 mi | A/C not working intermittently, dealer says charge level is ok, could not reproduce problem, bring back when happening. | ||
| Jun 201780000 mi | Increased oil consumption noted, previously less than 1qt between 5000 mi oil change, now 1.5 qt in 4000 miles | ||
| Nissan Versa in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201530000 mi | Strut coil had broken, repairs done under recall. | ||
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