How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Nissan Versa?

NHTSA lists 82 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Versa, which is 40% of all 207 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Versa years on record.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Versa transmission?

NHTSA data included in this record shows no related recalls listed for the 2014 Versa's Transmission & Powertrain category.

At what mileage do 2014 Versa transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 80,787.5 miles.

What kinds of transmission failures do owners describe?

Owners describe gear slipping, stalling at low speeds, gearshifts stuck in park, loud clunking noises, and hesitation or jerking during acceleration.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 82 complaints filed, with 0 fires reported.

2014 Nissan Versa Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2014 Nissan Versa has 82 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 40% of its 207 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Versa model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,787.5 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on the 2014 model.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 82; 40% of 207
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,788 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates or loses acceleration power when turning or pulling away from a stop, sometimes with rising RPMs that don't drop back down.
CVT gears slip or fail to engage, causing the car to stall in traffic or refuse to move when the accelerator is pressed.
Gearshift sticks in park, requiring manual release, and the transmission clunks loudly when shifting into reverse or drive.
Owners describe tugging, misfiring, and jerking sensations during shifts, along with a loud, whining transmission noise even at low speeds.
Some drivers report the car needing to be shifted to neutral to allow gears to change properly before continuing to drive.

When 2014 Nissan Versa transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2013, latest Aug 24, 2026.

82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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.

200713 (4%)
200817 (4%)
200920 (4%)
20106 (2%)
20118 (3%)
2012163 (34%)
201373 (36%)
201482 (40%)
201547 (28%)
201620 (25%)
20179 (15%)
201810 (18%)
201911 (46%)
202016 (25%)
20219 (29%)
20227 (35%)
202315 (41%)
202434 (36%)
20254 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Nissan Versa?: NHTSA lists 82 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Versa, which is 40% of all 207 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Versa years on record.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Versa transmission?: NHTSA data included in this record shows no related recalls listed for the 2014 Versa's Transmission & Powertrain category.
At what mileage do 2014 Versa transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 80,787.5 miles.
What kinds of transmission failures do owners describe?: Owners describe gear slipping, stalling at low speeds, gearshifts stuck in park, loud clunking noises, and hesitation or jerking during acceleration.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 82 complaints filed, with 0 fires reported.