2012 Nissan Versa drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 161 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 161 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 134 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 40 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 134 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
January 2nd I was asked to jumpstart a vehicle in my driveway. Approximately 5 minutes later my nissan versa, with less than 33000 miles, caught on fire. The cables were hooked up correctly. Prior to this incident and at least three times, I had complained of a burning smell after highway driving. I was told by my insurance company, I should bring it to a nissan dealer where a licensed nissan mechanic could determine the cause of the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While the contact's grandson was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unaware if any warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously serviced per a transmission recall. The contact could not provide the NHTSA campaign number.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 169 complaints
- Engine 55 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints