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Nissan Versa Note

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

260

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

228

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

14

Crashes

23

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Nissan Versa Note

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Operating state

128

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

61

Condition issue

45

Performance issue

44

Safety restraint issue

39

Vibration/harshness

39

Reporting mechanism

38

Engine behavior

36

Noise

31

Braking behavior

20

Safety restraint behavior

15

Steering behavior

13

Access/entry issue

8

Fluid issue

7

Smell

7

Starting behavior

6

Thermal issue

6

Electrical issue

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

Driver assistance issue

4

Infotainment behavior

3

HVAC behavior

2

Lighting behavior

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Apr 30, 2026


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 these vehicles, we respectfully request a full resolution from Nissan North America. I wrote an email and sent it to a Nissan representative. I later called twice confirm that representative received it…

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Feb 19, 2026


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.!

2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Nov 24, 2025


See attached document for complaint.

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Nov 8, 2025


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.

2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Oct 13, 2025


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 vehicle was stationary and had not been involved in any collision. This sudden deployment posed a serious safety risk — anyone still inside or near the vehicle could have been injured. I brought the vehicle…

2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Sep 12, 2025


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 incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The…

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Feb 17, 2025


CVT Transmission slip and judder. Upon full stop, only drives after turning ignition off and on again. Getting stuck at traffic light stop and holding up the traffic for 30 seconds every stop is a safety concern for myself and others. P0868 - FLUID PRESS LOW P0965 - PC SOLENOID B P17F0 - CVT JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION) Vehicle has been inspected and diagnosed by Nissan dealership. There has been no warning lamps to warn of the issue, other than check engine light.

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Feb 14, 2025


The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was able to restart, but the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:…

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Jan 30, 2025


Its the transmission for nissian CVT i was unable to change my gear in time when i hit the highway

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Filed Oct 11, 2024


Crash

I had an accident, and it was pretty bad and my air bags did not deploy. The car might be a total loss and I was very surprised and concerned that the bags did not deploy. Even my phone detected the crash and alerted my family members. That happened immediately after the crash.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.