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P2138 on NISSAN VERSA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2009, 2011

What P2138 Means on Your NISSAN VERSA

Real NISSAN VERSA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Throttle is impaired; P2138 very dangerous when accelerating across traffic and suddenly there is only partial throttle command. This now has happened twice."

— 2009 NISSAN VERSA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 07/26/2021

"While the vehicle was accelerating out from a stop sign, it suddenly without warning or noise lost all ability to accelerate and stalled in the intersection. no lights came on at that point. restarted car, drove home. i could feel acceleration hesitation in the gas pedal."

— 2009 NISSAN VERSA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 08/25/2018

"September 26, 2017, i was driving down my street going approximately 25mph when my car just stopped near the end of the road. i noticed the check engine light on when i stepped on the gas, but the car wouldn't move. i couldn't even steer."

— 2011 NISSAN VERSA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 09/26/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2138 on NISSAN VERSA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P2138 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026