2008 Nissan Versa power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Nissan Versa — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The continuously variable transmissions on nissans are unsafe. For a couple of weeks, our nissan versa would briefly lose power when we stepped on the gas pedal, but it only happened occasionally and temporarily. Then on july 15, it got much worse. We could barely drive the car because it would…”
filed Jul 19, 2018
“There were 3 recalls on my 2008 nissan versa. Two were for airbags and 1 was for front coils/springs. I was given a loaner vehicle until parts were available to perform the repairs. Nissan had me drive my vehicle in to get serviced, knowing that it was a hazard to my life. On the way to get my…”
filed Apr 2, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Versa years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 34 | 37% |
| 2023 Versa | 15 | 41% |
| 2022 Versa | 7 | 35% |
| 2021 Versa | 9 | 29% |
| 2020 Versa | 16 | 25% |
| 2019 Versa | 11 | 46% |
| 2018 Versa | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 Versa | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 Versa | 20 | 25% |
| 2015 Versa | 47 | 28% |
| 2014 Versa | 81 | 40% |
| 2013 Versa | 73 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Versa
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.