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2015 Nissan Versa Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Nissan Versa, 28% of all 168 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 63,500. No related recalls are on file for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
47
28% of 168
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
63,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the CVT hesitating on acceleration, then suddenly lurching forward, especially when pulling into traffic or turning left.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle losing power or stalling at speed, sometimes with the check engine light on, leading to a loss of control.
  • Multiple complaints describe complete transmission failure requiring replacement, with symptoms like grinding, jerking, and loud noise before the failure.
  • Owners report the car stalling and jerking when trying to accelerate, without any warning light coming on.
  • One complaint describes a torque converter failure inside the CVT causing the engine to sputter and shut off at a stop.

When 2015 Nissan Versa transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2014, latest May 23, 2026.

2015 Nissan Versa transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2014Aug 2017Oct 2018Apr 2019Dec 2019Nov 2020Oct 2023
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to May 2026; peak Apr 2018 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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 on the 2015 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has 47 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Versa, which is 28% of all 168 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Nissan Versa?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2015 Versa.
At what mileage do 2015 Versa transmissions typically fail?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 63,500 miles, though some owners reported issues much earlier or later.
What symptoms do 2015 Versa owners report before transmission failure?
Owners describe hesitation on acceleration followed by sudden surges, stalling while driving, grinding or jerking sensations, and in some cases complete loss of power requiring transmission replacement.

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.