2015 Nissan Versa Note Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa Note years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Versa Note. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Versa Note model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (22 complaints, 26%), typically at around 31,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 86owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 26% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 24% | 70,012 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 14% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 13% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% | 38,948 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 12% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 9% | 33,434 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 9% | 34,867 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 7% | 6,665 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 3,330 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 223 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Nissan Versa Note recalls (2)
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.
Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The bolts that hold the mount to the trannsmission on keep coming out dropping the tranny breaking my axle 3 times now. It's a 2015 Nissan versa note what suggestions do you have. Because I'm pretty sure the trannsmission shouldn't fall out of any car. No matter the year.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an…
Only have 81000 miles on my versa took to shop and did diagnose on it said I need a new transmission I donât even drive that much and quoted $8000 to replace it I called a transmission shop and they told me those cars are known to have bad transmission Nissan needs to step up and admit the…
When driving the electric power steering began to malfunction in short periods of driving, making it very hard to drive safely. Until a few weeks later the whole unit stopped working and the power steering light came on. This made it hard to steer in high and low speeds. This put my car and others…
Other Nissan Versa Note years
← 2014 Versa Note · 2016 Versa Note →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Versa Note | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa Note | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Versa Note | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 Versa Note | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 86 | 2 |
| 2014 Versa Note | 136 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 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.