Nissan Versa Note years to avoid
The Nissan Versa Note years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
400
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2014–2019
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Versa Note years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 200 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 137 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 43 |
Every Versa Note year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 43 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 137 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 200 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Versa Note years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Versa Note years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Nissan Versa Note?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Versa Note years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa Note have?
Across all model years, the Versa Note has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 400 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.