Nissan Versa Note years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Versa Note years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (86 complaints). From 2017 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 3 complaints). On the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, 15 of 86 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Nissan Versa Note reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Versa Note. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Electrical system, Unknown or other | — |
| 2018 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 3 | Powertrain | — |
| 2017 → | 2 | 10 | 2 | Powertrain | — |
| 2016 → | 2 | 29 | 0 | Powertrain | — |
| 2015 → Most | 8 | 86 | 2 | Powertrain | — |
| 2014 Fewest | 0 | 5 | 3 | Electrical system | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- SAE 5W-30 with API Certification Mark (2014 US OM; later years in span may list 0W-20 — confirm year manual) · 3.75 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 185/65R15, 195/55R16 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V-507 covers certain 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles and 2012-2015 Versa sedans: a center console trim panel can interfere with the accelerator pedal. The campaign lists 298,747 vehicles across those models; dealers modify the console trim panel. Recall 13V-324 covers certain early 2014 Versa Note vehicles (7,707 units) whose lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued; dealers install and tighten the bolts. Recall 17V-275 covers certain 2017 Versa and Versa Note vehicles (509 units): the ring plate securing the passenger frontal air-bag cushion may fail, causing improper deployment; dealers replace the passenger frontal air-bag module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Versa Note years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 3 complaints).
Which Nissan Versa Note year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (86 complaints). On the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, 15 of 86 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Nissan Versa Note owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Versa Note years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Nissan Versa Note take?
2014 US owner’s manual lists SAE 5W-30 with the API Certification Mark (~3.75 qt with filter). Later years in the span may list 0W-20 — confirm your year manual.
What does recall 15V-507 cover on the Versa Note?
Certain 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles and 2012-2015 Versa sedans: a center console trim panel can interfere with the accelerator pedal. The campaign lists 298,747 vehicles across those models; dealers modify the console trim panel.
What years does the E12 Versa Note cover?
2014-2020 on this site.