3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,943 miles

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problem #9

Sep 192023

Versa Note

  • miles
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as car pass 120000 mileage limit when issue started. Volume on internal bluetooth speaker is too low for people to hear when on phone calls with cell phone paired to car thru bluetooth as issue on two different phone models.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #8

Sep 122023

Versa Note

  • miles
My vehicle was jumping when accelerating. It then went into limp mode to protect the engine due to code NTB17-034g. The mechanic stated this code is coming up and is a safety issue. The car is not accelerating as normal, car is jumping and will go into limp mode randomly.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #7

Jan 172022

Versa Note

  • miles
Vehicle was shuddering or hiccuping accelerating and decelerating on its own without any warning lights turning on. Warning light (MIL) only came on after total failure and car would not move forward at all.without any control of acceleration I was forced to let the vehicle roll down the hill I was on to coast it into a parking lot to be off the road, while traffic was behind me causing a potentially dangerous situation as it was on a short street so line of cars driving the wrong direction with traffic entering behind going the appropriate direction.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #6

Nov 262021

Versa Note

  • miles
Car has had problems since day one when it was purchased for lack of power going up hills, and when changing lanes it shutters. Also since day one door latches have a problem working in cold weather.....Now at 46, ooo miles the right front passenger door does not want to open from outside, and sometimes will not open from inside, and the rear hatch will not open at all. The drivers door you have a 50/50 chance of it..may or may not open. This is a long term problem with Nissan cars and is a major safety problem if you cannot get out of a car. It is also problem that effects the safety of those who ride in Nissan Cars.....This has been a service bulletin and should be a major recall... It needs to be address...just look at the youtube video's its a common problems..

- Athens, PA, USA

problem #5

Sep 102021

Versa Note

  • miles
We have a 2016 Nissan Versa Note with 85,000 miles on it. The car transmission failed while driving. The car suddenly decelerates even with the gas engaged. This is a serious safety issue and could case a serious accident. Nissan extended the warranty to 84,000 miles because they know this is an issue but won't issue a recall. They also want stand behind their vehicle and help with repar costs. They want $4,000 to to replace the transmission.

- Lewisville, NC, USA

problem #4

Mar 202020

Versa Note

  • 80,000 miles
Transmission slips, has shut of the engine. Have to go to dealership to have transmission fluid checked!

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #3

Jan 282020

Versa Note

  • 83,984 miles
Your transmission in your Versa notes are crap I had to have one replaced last year 15,000 miles later I was driving and I almost was killed when my transmission went out again when I had the audacity to think I could actually make a turn out of the driveway and not get killed by oncoming traffic everything was working in the car except for going forward backwards excetera and then to add insult to injury you guys still made me pay for part of it you won't even cover the whole system being replaced even though I'd had it done less than a year ago guys are knowingly putting people's lives and dangerous and don't care.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 032020

Versa Note

  • 100,500 miles
When stopping at a traffic light or a stop sign, the car wants to move forward excessively. I have to push the breaks hard to make it stop. Looks like the car wants to continue moving forward on the second gear. Sometimes, I have to push it way harder to the end. Sure it will get worse. It could be way dangerous on highways with higher speeds.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #1

Jan 052020

Versa Note

  • 77,007 miles
First year of owning vehicle. I was in the freeway and shifted gears - and nothing happened. The car engine reved, but no gears. I took it in for repair to dealership. Dealership said it was under warranty, no charge. A year later I'm on the freeway I push clutch in and it bottoms out and cannot engage gear. I can not down shift and I cannot shift into gear. Fortunately I was able to coast over to side of the freeway. Both times this happened there was not a hint or a clue that transmission was failing.

- Brea, CA, USA