2012 Nissan Versa Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 485 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Nissan Versa overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN VERSA. AFTER PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE REMEDY…”NHTSA complaint 10779666 — filed 10/05/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10725268 — filed 06/15/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10725265 — filed 06/15/2015
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Nissan Versa have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Nissan Versa: 160 of 485 complaints on file (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Nissan Versa have in total?
485 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
