Nissan Versa Note Problems by Year
Nissan Versa Note years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Versa Note year: 2014, 2015, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Versa Note: 136 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 Versa Note: 86 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Versa Note: 29 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 Versa Note: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2018 Versa Note: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2017 Versa Note: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Versa Note problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 4 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan Versa Note problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2014: power train (55)
All Nissan Versa Note model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Versa Note | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Versa Note | 3 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Versa Note | 10 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Versa Note | 29 | 0 | 4★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Versa Note | 86 | 2 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Versa Note | 136 | 3 | 4★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Versa Note years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (136), 2015 (86), 2016 (29) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Versa Note year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Versa Note?
Power Train, with 92 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa Note have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.