2008 Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008

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2008 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Nissan Versa transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (24%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

14600 mi Transmission doesn't allow shifting out of park or between gears that require the shift knob be fully depressed. The knob does not depress and there is resistance. Putting a screwdriver in the shift lock overrides the problem but becomes annoying. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

67000 mi

US $7000
Full transmission replacement following a clutch failure. Possibly linked to accident, however could be manufacturer defect based on my personal research into the matter. There have been several cases reported of this same thing happening. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi

US $50
The CV boot was replaced at 68,000 miles. This was the second time in 4 months that boot was replaced. The first time was out of pocket, this time was parted out. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

59000 mi

US $3600
CVT transmission died. 3000 miles out of warranty - quoted $3600 to repair, not going to. 
29760 mi defective crankshaft Transmition oil leak because of loose conection when engine was replaced. 
29140 mi CVT Transmission sounded like a manual trans. when backing up and while in first gear. Transmission replaced. 
35960 mi Noticed clunking sound when doing u-turn. Left front axle replaced under warranty. 
133000 mi

US $3000
Transmission was overhauled 
7000 mi During the inspection included with oil change the mechanic discovered a hole in the drivers side cv boot. The part was ordered and has arrived but I need to schedule an appointment to have it put on 
157000 mi

US $4673
Customer states car lagging no throttle pickup check and advise, found 3 CVT transmission failure codes, per customer request removed and replaced CVT transmission. transmission failed at 156400 miles. 
165800 mi Transmission failure,r and r transmission under warranty Axle seal on lf leaking CVT fluid axle seal replaced. 
167000 mi

US $558
Lf CV boot torn leaking grease onto chassis. R&R CV boot. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

3000 mi Also has a squeaky clutch pedal. 
96720 mi

C $412
A pushrod that connects the clutch pedal to the clutch slave cylinder snapped. Entire slave cyl. had to be replaced- the pushrod can't be bought separately. As the pushrod is made of plastic, technician noted, "will inevitably fail again." 
27900 mi A clamp gave way inside the manual transmission, making the clutch jerky and difficult to use. Once the clamp was replaced, the clutch returned to working normally. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30500 mi Axles were grinding and had to be replaced 

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2008 Nissan Versa Transmission Problems

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