2015 Nissan Versa Note: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 86 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (24% of complaints); the 2016 and 2017 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Aug 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2026
“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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2025
“Only have 81000 miles on my versa took to shop and did diagnose on it said I need a new transmission I don't even drive that much and quoted $8000 to replace it I called a transmission shop and they told me those cars are known to have bad transmission Nissan needs to step up and admit the transmission or faulty”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2024
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“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, the contact became aware that the vehicle was flooded on the passenger side from water that had poured in the vehicle upon opening the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cowl panel drain was clogged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred two more times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.”Owner report · Structure · May 2024
“While I'm driving the car it starts swaying or jerking to the right sometimes to the left. Mostly when I press the gas to go faster. It's very scary and I'm afraid it will run me in a ditch or into another vehicle.”Owner report · Lane Departure · Apr 2024
“Transmission locked up and almost got me hit my 2015 Versa note only has 67000 miles on it I've only had it 4 months and it's not covered by warranty and even though I'm glad my kids were not in the car I'm not happy with the fact that the transmission issue is known but still being sold if I knew this was a possibility I would not have bought it”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2023
“These cars have known issues with the CVT transmissions. Our car has 42k miles and is in need of a complete transmission replacement that Nissan refuses to cover. Our son was put in a dangerous situation driving in the way when the car began sputtering and losing power.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2022
“Steering wheel assembly cracked and also the left side of the steering wheel piece broke. Very expensive to fix and wasn't offered a car to use. Order for this assembly is on back order!!!! Nissan said the crack could only be if it was blunt force to it which would consist of 300 lbs. So it's a Nissan failure but no recalls on it which is sad.”Owner report · Steering · May 2022
“The contact owned 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked it experienced a fire. The contact encountered the vehicle had blackened windows. The contact opened the car doors and grey smoke came out. The fire department was not called, the fire had burned itself out. The dash and gear shift lever were melted. The contact had the vehicle towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The contact was advised that the fire appeared to have started in wires behind the radio in the dash. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2022
“Las revoluciones no se quedan estable cuando estoy manejando, el vehÃculo empieza a dar jalones y podrÃa ser la transmisión.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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 that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2015 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note. The most complained-about area is power train (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Versa Note problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 49,000 miles or less.
Does the 2015 Nissan Versa Note have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.