2018 Nissan Versa Note Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Versa Note.

20172019
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Nissan Versa Note Problems

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

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Versa Note.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2018 Nissan Versa Note

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,381,988 vehicles.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

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. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

18V551000Electrical System:ignition
~153,047 affected

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 time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

17V837000Air Bags:side/window
~111 affected

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) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

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2018 Nissan Versa Note — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Nissan Versa Note has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Versa Note?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Suspension Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Versa Note?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Nissan Versa Note include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2018 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,381,988 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 2018 Nissan Versa Note?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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