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Nissan Versa Note 2014–2019 (E12)

Nissan Versa Note
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Price
$14,180–$18,150
  • Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Poor driving fun
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How it scores for you10 scores
Impressive interior space from a tiny, cheap footprint, but the moaning CVT is both joyless and historically fragile.
Reliability43

Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -8 points for its wider reputation.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs50

No EPA fuel-cost estimate yet.

Cargo & utility9

18.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 9% of other hatchbacks we track.

Passenger space52

Excellent headroom and rear legroom for the class thanks to the tall, upright body.

Driving fun15

109 hp and a moaning CVT; light steering suits parking lots and little else.

Tech22

Mostly bare-bones, though upper trims offered a surprising 360-degree camera; no modern driver aids.

Comfort35

Compliant city ride and upright seating; wind and engine noise dominate at highway speed.

Value retention55

Typical resale value for a hatchback.

Capability0

No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.

Safety & recalls8 recalls

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

8 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2019

  • Powertrain — 65 complaints (2015)
  • Recall — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (2019)
  • Airbags — 33 complaints (2015)

2019

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera19V654000

    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. Additio

2018

  • RecallAirbags: side/window17V837000

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) nu

  • RecallElectrical: ignition18V551000

    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. In these models, over t

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera19V654000

    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. Additio

2017

  • RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V275000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: ignition18V551000

    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. In these models, over t

  • Complaint clusterAirbags15 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    Driver side airbag system completely broken. No crashes or accidents caused this. It happened out of nowhere one day.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to start as needed and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fai

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain11 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was

2016

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain27 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven f

  • Complaint clusterAirbags19 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    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

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other13 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven fo

  • Complaint clusterBrakes10 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    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 advi

  • Complaint clusterSteering8 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    My engine light has always been on in my car contacted the dealership and they never cared to take care of the situation. My car has a problem with picking up speed and turning corners. Took it to a mechanic and said it’s my transmission and that it was never good especially the cvt transmission in

2015

  • RecallLatches/locks/linkages15V453000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may

  • RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages; vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal15V507000

    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. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel tha

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain65 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission/CVT transmission system and is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began showing symptoms including hesitation while accelerating, jerking, slipping between gears, and delayed response when pressing the gas pe

  • Complaint clusterAirbags33 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop. The vehicle occasionally would not allow for the key to turn its ignition and would remain locked unpredictably and would require

  • Complaint clusterSteering28 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has c

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other27 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The bolts that hold the mount to the trannsmission on keep coming out dropping the tranny breaking my axle 3 times now. It's a 2015 Nissan versa note what suggestions do you have. Because I'm pretty sure the trannsmission shouldn't fall out of any car. No matter the year.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical20 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corr

Cost to own$5,200 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$14,180–$18,150

Estimated used price, by model year

2019$7,900–$9,300
2018$7,000–$8,200
2017$6,100–$7,200
2016$5,300–$6,300
2015$4,600–$5,400
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Specs
MSRPNew $14,180–$18,150
Seats5
Drivetrain—
PowertrainGas

Horsepower

109 hp

Doors

5

Cargo volume

18.8 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

38.3 cu ft

Limited data — dimensions unavailable.

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