2015 Nissan Versa Note Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note.

20142016
Complaints
136
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2015 Nissan Versa Note Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#121 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:60,951 mi
Fires:1
#211 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:49,669 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#311 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:35,760 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note.

Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,951
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,669
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,760
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
41,900
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,475
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
31,615
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,127
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
54,600
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
14,047
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,750
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
7,102
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Nissan Versa Note

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~305,342 vehicles.

15V507000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~298,747 affected

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.

15V453000Latches / Locks
~6,595 affected

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."

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2015 Nissan Versa Note — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Nissan Versa Note has 136 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 60,951 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 49,669 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 35,760 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,589 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note include 17 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 305,342 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa Note reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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