Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | −91% | 3 | Transmission | Good |
| 2017 | 10 | −86% | 2 | Transmission | Good |
| 2016 | 29 | −67% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2015 | 86 | 3.0× | 2 | Transmission | Avoid |
| 2014 | 136 | 4.4× | 3 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Versa Note year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Versa Note problems
Latest Nissan Versa Note recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
Electrical system › Ignition
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018.
Air bags › Side/window
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Versa Note should you avoid?
2014 and 2015 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Versa Note years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2014.
What is the best year for the Nissan Versa Note?
2018 has the fewest complaints compared with other Versa Note years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Versa Note problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (92), engine & cooling (40) and air bags (36). Transmission complaints peak in the 2014 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Versa Note had?
8 recalls across 2014–2018. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Nissan Versa Note recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.