2016 Nissan Versa Note: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train; the 2017 and 2018 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
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recalls
28
owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 28 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)7 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)5 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)4 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)2 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)1 complaint
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2023
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2023
“My transmission gave out. My car stopped in the middle of the street as I was crossing to the next intersection and would not go. I had to have my car pushed to the curve until tow truck came. The car was towed to the dealership (nissan of mobile) the dealer confirmed the transmission was bad. No lights or warning came on prior just stopped and would not go. This was a very scary situation and I'm still devastated.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2023
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“Sway bar link broken, causing dangerous risk of steering failure. Rear hub bearing disintegrated, causing worn tires and high risk of wheel randomly separating from axel while driving! Wow! Car not old enough for such problems!”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2022
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2022
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2021
“The break peddle will sink on its own. It has done this at a complete stop with the car off, on the highway, on city streets, in corners. It goes off seemingly at random. It has done this in summer and winter. It has done this since shortly after I got the car, but I'm going to enter today's date. I bought the car in 2018 in july”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2020
“I used my car to pick up my spouse. It was a hot summer afternoon. All of a sudden my engine stalled. It will not run. The engine had turned off all of a sudden without a warning.good that I was still in the parking lot with my young son.if I w as in a street I don't really know what will happen next. It was scary!then I turned on again the engine,I was able to drive from york road to my home but I used the backroad to avoid any accident that might happen. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2020
“I got 2 front tires after I noticed the front of car had droped about 10 inches from side front doors to the front of car.I drive the car every day for 2 years I can see the difference. A shop I took it to says its fine but I know my car it wasn,t that way when I bought it. After getting the tires they went kinda hard down off the jack.something happened?”Owner report · Suspension · May 2020
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2016 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines1.6L
Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
Body stylesHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
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Is the 2016 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The most complained-about area is power train.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.