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2013 Nissan Versa Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Nissan Versa, 36% of its 204 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 85,904 miles, and there is no related recall on file for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
73
36% of 204
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,904 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, including at highway speeds around 65 mph.
  • Several describe the CVT transmission needing full replacement, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
  • Multiple owners report the vehicle lurching or jolting forward unexpectedly when coming to a stop or shifting gears.
  • Some report shuddering or shaking when accelerating past low RPM, which dealers linked to the CVT.
  • Owners describe the transmission failing to engage or the car feeling stuck in neutral despite being in drive.

When 2013 Nissan Versa transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2014, latest Dec 10, 2024.

2013 Nissan Versa transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q12017 Q12018 Q22019 Q22020 Q32021 Q32022 Q32023 Q4
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2021 Q4 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 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

How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Versa, which makes up 36% of all 204 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Versa transmission?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2013 Versa.
At what mileage do 2013 Versa transmissions typically fail?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 85,904 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Transmission & Powertrain complaints.

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.