2014 Nissan Versa Note Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa Note years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa Note. That is the most of any Versa Note model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (55 complaints, 40%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 136owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Nissan Versa Note problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 55 | 40% | 66,000 | “cvt transmission” (15%) | — |
| Engine | 23 | 17% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 14% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 13% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 12% | 2,068 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 15,177 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 63,520 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 7,650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 7,525 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 3,912 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 50,101 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 700 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Nissan Versa Note recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal; service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure:body
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.
Risk: Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
Risk: If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedal Operation Interference (EA15003) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Sep 1, 2015, led to recall 15V507000.
- Excessive Brake Pedal Travel (PE14014) — opened May 20, 2014, closed May 13, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle with Turo, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an…
My vehicle has approximately 62,000 miles and is within the extended warranty range. ⢠My wife's vehicle has exceeded 100,000 miles but experienced failure well within the original ownership period. Given the early failure, recurring defects, and known issues associated with CVT transmissions in…
My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!
Good evening. I notice this car went driving if I want speed more 40Miles make a stop shake and slowdown the speed by it self. Also The Dashboard display on and off a gas cap loose but is tide. also went the gas cap ligth is on the engine ligth goes off and viceversa.
Other Nissan Versa Note years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Versa Note | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa Note | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Versa Note | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 Versa Note | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa Note | 86 | 2 |
| 2014 | 136 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Versa Note?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 55 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Nissan Versa Note a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Versa Note model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.