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2009 Nissan Versa Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Nissan Versa, 4% of all 503 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 19 Versa model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 65,660 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
4% of 503
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,660 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan Versa transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 18, 2009, latest Apr 22, 2022.

2009 Nissan Versa transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Mar 2012May 2015Jun 2016Jul 2019Dec 2021
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Apr 2022; peak Jul 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Versa model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200713 (4%)
  2. 200817 (4%)
  3. 200920 (4%)
  4. 20106 (2%)
  5. 20118 (3%)
  6. 2012163 (34%)
  7. 201373 (36%)
  8. 201482 (40%)
  9. 201547 (28%)
  10. 201620 (25%)
  11. 20179 (15%)
  12. 201810 (18%)
  13. 201911 (46%)
  14. 202016 (25%)
  15. 20219 (29%)
  16. 20227 (35%)
  17. 202315 (41%)
  18. 202434 (36%)
  19. 20254 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Nissan Versa, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,660 miles.
Which Nissan Versa year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2012 Nissan Versa has the most transmission complaints (163), compared with 20 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Nissan Versa?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Versa is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.