MYRModel Year Report

2014 Nissan Versa Note

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2014 Nissan Versa Note
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:45.861Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Versa Note Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2014: 135 complaints 2014 2015: 85 complaints 2015 2016: 27 complaints 2016 2017: 10 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2014: 135 complaints
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YearComplaints
2014135
201585
201627
201710
20183
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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My transmission went out pre-maturely on the high way and I almost got rear-ended. It’s a CVT transmission which has had a class action lawsuit which I wasn’t aware of when I bought car in 2020.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231019

Transmission went out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231017

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I had an accident, and it was pretty bad and my air bags did not deploy. The car might be a total loss and I was very surprised and concerned that the bags did not deploy. Even my phone detected the crash and alerted my family members.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241011

MAY 11,2017 I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. WHILE SITTING BEHIND A VAN AT A LIGHT. WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, A CAR HIT ME HARD FROM BEHIND. I HIT THE FAN IN FRONT OF ME BUCKLING HOOD & THE FRONT GRILL WERE TORN TO PIECES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING OUT A COUNTRY ROAD, I WAS COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN AT THE BOTTOM OF A HILL. WHEN I MADE AN ATTEMPT TO STOP, I HAD NO BRAKES WHAT SO EVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141111

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130819 — structure

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 13V324000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130819 — seats

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 13V326000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140520 — PE (closed 20150513)

Excessive Brake Pedal Travel

I 20150401 — EA (closed 20150901)

Pedal Operation Interference

R 20150914 — service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control

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.

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.

Campaign 15V507000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Nissan Versa Note — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V324000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V326000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Nissan Versa Note reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Versa Note?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Versa Note have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.