Nissan Versa Note Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Nissan Versa Note model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2019 drew the fewest (1) and the 2014 the most (136).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 1 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 3 | Power train | — | — |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
10 | 2 | Power train | — | — |
| 2016 Among the most complaints |
29 | 0 | Power train | 4★ | — |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
86 | 2 | Unknown or other | 4★ | — |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
136 | 3 | Power train | 4★ | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Nissan Versa Note years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2014 Nissan Versa Note: 136 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 55 (40%); Engine 23 (17%); Air bags 19 (14%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 40,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Nissan Versa Note: 86 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 21 (24%); Electrical system 12 (14%); Engine 11 (13%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 45,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Nissan Versa Note: 29 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 10 (34%); Service brakes 6 (21%); Air bags 5 (17%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 50,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
The Nissan Versa Note years with the fewest complaints
2019 Nissan Versa Note: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (100%).
1 recall campaign listed.
2018 Nissan Versa Note: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 2 (67%); Service brakes 1 (33%); Suspension 1 (33%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Nissan Versa Note: 10 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 4 (40%); Air bags 2 (20%); Electrical system 2 (20%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Nissan Versa Note owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2015 | 86 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 45,000 |
| 2014 | 136 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 40,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Nissan Versa Note recalls
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- Lower Trim Panel may Impede Pedal Operation (2014–2015 model years; 298,747 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2015; 15V507000)
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off (2017–2018 model years; 153,047 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2018; 18V551000)
- Rear Seat Latch Bolts may Fail (2014 model year; 7,782 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2013; 13V326000)
- Lower Body Bolt may be Loose or Missing (2014 model year; 7,707 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2013; 13V324000)
All 8 Nissan Versa Note recall campaigns · Nissan Versa Note problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Nissan Versa Note years FAQ
Which Nissan Versa Note year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2019 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Nissan Versa Note years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2014, 2015 and 2016 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the power train. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Nissan Versa Note problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the power train (92 of 265 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa Note have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns covering the Nissan Versa Note. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Nissan Versa Note recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.