What transmission does a 2012 Nissan Versa have?

What transmission does a 2012 Nissan Versa have?

A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the 2012 Versa sedan, while a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is included on higher trim levels.

Does the 2012 Nissan Versa have a CVT transmission?

With its optional continuously variable transmission (CVT), the car is among the segment’s fuel-economy leaders. The 2012 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan, which is a bit of an advantage in itself. A five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive are standard.

Does a Nissan Versa have a CVT transmission?

Every Versa is motivated by a 122-hp four-cylinder engine that powers the front wheels. A five-speed manual is the default transmission on base models, but a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) can be had on the S, too. The latter comes standard on the higher SV and SR trim levels.

Are there any recalls on 2012 Nissan Versa?

Nissan North America will recall its 2012 Nissan Versa cars according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA says the issue involves the shifter rods and the shifter knob of the automatic transmissions for more than 36,600 Nissan Versa vehicles made from June 2011 to January 2012.

Is there a recall on 2012 Nissan Versa?

Recall no. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.

Is the 2012 Nissan Versa having transmission problems?

I’ve had my 2012 CVT Automatic Versa since last summer and I’ve been having what appears to be some transmission problems with it. The symptoms are: If I brake from about 40km/h to around 20km/h, the car continues to slow down, as if it were in first gear.

How does the CVT work on a 2012 Versa?

I would say mine (also a 2012 versa CVT) behaves similarly. In addition, the CVT seems to want to find a lower “cruising gear” (drops to a lower RPM) sooner than when the engine is warming up. I’ve read where the CVT will respond differently depending upon how warmed-up the engine is.

What kind of transmission does a Nissan CVT have?

Before we get into talking about some of the specific Nissan CVT transmission problems that are out there, you need to know exactly what a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is.

What kind of mpg does a Nissan Versa get?

In our testing, a 1.8-liter with the manual also went from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds; in normal driving, this engine’s extra grunt does pay off. This engine returns an estimated 26/31/28 mpg with the manual, 24/32/27 mpg with the four-speed automatic and 28/34/30 with the CVT.

What kind of transmission does a Nissan Versa have?

A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 1.8 S trim. The four-speed automatic is optional on the 1.8 S trim and standard on the 1.8 SL sedan, while the 1.8 SL hatchback gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

When did the Nissan Versa CVT failure happen?

Car Complaints inserted a special note on its main complaint page for the 2012 Versa, warning consumers that it has data on this car’s CVT transmission failure on model years 2012 to 2017. It reveals that a Nissan CVT class action settlement was reached in late November 2019 .

What does Xtronic CVT do for Nissan Versa?

On CVT equipped Nissan SUVs like the Pathfinder, the advanced XTRONIC transmission design also helps keep engine RPM optimized while towing without the typical “hunting for a gear” feel. In the Versa and Sentra models equipped with third-generation XTRONIC transmission, the gear ratio range from low to high is expanded.

What’s the price of a 2012 Nissan Versa?

As for the 2012 Versa, you should take CarComplaints’ “Avoid like the Plague” badge seriously and never buy one. Until recently, the Nissan Versa held the distinction of being the most affordable car on the market. Even for 2020, pricing for Nissan Versa starts at $14,730, making it cheaper than rivals such as the Honda Fit and the Hyundai Accent.

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