2016 Nissan Versa Note Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa Note years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Versa Note. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Versa Note model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 34%), typically at around 83,984 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 10 | 34% | 83,984 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 28% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 17% | 56,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 12,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 32,900 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan Versa Note recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note.
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.
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 contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that the exhaust became loose and was melting the brake line, which affected the braking system. The vehicle was driven 5 MPH to an independent mechanic, who discovered the failure. The exhaust was repaired. The independent mechanic…
The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle failed to stop as needed while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby wall, which was…
After arriving home, I stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. The vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. Immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. The…
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a…
My vehicle was jumping when accelerating. It then went into limp mode to protect the engine due to code NTB17-034g. The mechanic stated this code is coming up and is a safety issue. The car is not accelerating as normal, car is jumping and will go into limp mode randomly.
Other Nissan Versa Note years
← 2015 Versa Note · 2017 Versa Note →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Versa Note | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa Note | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Versa Note | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa Note | 86 | 2 |
| 2014 Versa Note | 136 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 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.