P2138 on NISSAN VERSA
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."
"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."
"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."
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
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
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