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ZERO STARS: The BIGGEST MISTAKE I've ever ma

Autumn Asters, 05/08/2020
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

If youve noticed, everyone is saying the same thing about the CVT. Its detective therefore, the vehicle should be recalled. I have owned my Versa for only 4 years, I am faced with the misfortune of needing to replace it. The CVT is a MINIMUM of 3000 to replace so it makes no sense to keep it. Definitely looking to file a class action suit. Given the fact that this 8 year old vehicle seems to have the same result rather buyers have owned their vehicles for 1 year or 5 years makes me distrust Nissan from here on.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2013 Versa 3800miles

wakeride, 07/05/2013
2013 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Has no storage for driver to access items like center console. Drove me crazy so I bought one off ebay for $45 works and matched perfect. No place for glasses either. Cup holders are placed odly to far up and the others to far back. No inside trunk release. Complained to dealer right corner panel loose and no place to hang gas cap they told me all versas are like that? Very squirley on fwy in wind and rides a little rougher than I would expect for a new car . but I do like the car even with these negatives see favorite features.

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Buyer Beware

Renee B, 10/08/2016
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

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.

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bad experience

Mary Tim, 02/19/2016
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

nissan versa is the worst car that i never had, junk, transmission broke after 60.000 miles, of course the warranty is over after 60, so i have to pay for a new one because this stupid car need a special transmission...... it cost me almost 3.000 thousand dollars, after one year the radiator broke and the starter doesn't work, i am sick and tired of this car, i hate it

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Unique Small Car!

aeh4, 09/22/2012
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

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.

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