Used 2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL Sedan Review
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Transmission problem
Teriaune, Bartlesville, OK, 06/11/2016
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
This car is not worth the money are headache. The transmission is awful. Peace of junk. Please let me no when the class action law suit starts are recall because this is ridiculous.
Buyer Beware
Renee B, Purcellville, VA, 10/08/2016
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
I have had nothing but trouble with this car. I took it to the dealership 3 months after purchasing it because there was a squealing noise when it was shifting through the gears. I drove it with the mechanic and he didn't hear anything when I pointed the noise out. They checked it out and told me there was nothing wrong. They also said that I shouldn't worry because Nissan warranties … this particular transmission up to 100,000 miles. 6 months later I brought it back in because it was jerking other road, would not accelerate and my check engine light came on. I had just made it to 68,000 miles at this point and figured it would not be a problem. They informed me that the warranty had actually expired at 60,000 miles and any repairs would be at my expense. They couldn't recreate the problem so they reprogramed it thinking the check engine light was a computer glitch. 3 months later the transmission has completely failed on the car. The total cost for the transmission is $3,000 without labor. If you have this car and it is in working condition, please sell it asap.
Unique Small Car!
aeh4, Milwaukee, WI, 09/22/2012
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
We test drove almost every subcompact model before choosing the Versa sedan.
No other car had quite the combination of interior room, excellent visibility and outstanding fuel efficiency. It is not as stylish as other cars, but we could not find another vehicle that was as easy to drive and can truly fit four 6-foot adults.
The Versa sits about 6 inches taller than other small cars. So … visibility is excellent in all directions, and it is very easy to get in and out all four doors.
The interior is basic hard plastic, but there are six cup holders and all controls are easy to reach.
Seats in the SL trim are soft and comfortable.
Outstanding fuel efficiency - see below.
Don't buy this car
nissansucks69, 10/15/2013
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
I could review this car if I could actually use it!! I have not been able to use my car since it was broken since the day they gave it to me. Nissan and its laughable excuse for customer service have had my car for over a 3 weeks and I bought it 4 weeks ago. And they still can't fix it. I have asked for a refund or a new car and they just hang up the phone or redirect me to my contract … which basically says "hahaha we screw you over". Listen to this precautionary tale - Don't trust Nissan ever.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomy interior with an adult-friendly backseat
- Pro:comfortable ride
- Pro:many available convenience features
- Pro:large trunk
- Pro:excellent sedan fuel economy.
- Con:Bland driving dynamics
- Con:sedan missing a few features found on hatchback
- Con:so-so fuel economy for hatchback.
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