2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
136
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has received a total of 136 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (21 complaints), Unknown Or Other (21 complaints), and Electrical System (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE, potentially affecting up to 604,089 vehicles.
Recall 15V507000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 298,747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 15V507000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 298,747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 15V453000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 6,595 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
136 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB19-015 — POWER TRAIN
2014 ? 2019 VERSA NOTE; ENGINE SUPPORT SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR CVT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICE INFORMATION A new Engine Support Tool and Engine Support Bracket are now available to allow the CVT to be removed from the Applied Vehicles without having to remove the engine. The procedure in this...
NTB18-052 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; ECM REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2014-2017 Versa Note vehicles that are currently registered in the states of Arizona or Nevada. The Engine Control Module (ECM) software will be reprogrammed. This service will be performed...
NTB14-118c — POWER TRAIN
JUDDER ON DECELERATION UNDER 15 MPH This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been superseded by NTB17-034. 2014-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2015-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965 STORED Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-037d — POWER TRAIN
VERSA SEDAN, VERSA NOTE, AND SENTRA; CVT VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIRMED DTC This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. Changes were made to APPLIED VEHICLES, PARTS INFORMATION, and pages 3, 7, and 15. Discard all previous versions of this...
NTB13-100d — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section and Table A on page 5 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-106 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2014 ? 2015 VERSA NOTE POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW -20°C (-4°F) IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports the HVAC system does not produce enough heat (poor heater performance), and The issue occurs with ambient temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), and The engine thermostat is operating correctly. ACTION 1....
NTB16063 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WORN IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH
NTB14-118B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
Judder on Deceleration under 15 MPH
NTB15033A — AIR BAGS
INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2012-2015 Versa Sedan and 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles to remove material from the Center Console Lower. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P5308...
PC383 — SEATS
Effective immediately, Nissan is placing a temporary Quality Assurance (QA) Hold on approximately 1,036 MY 2015 Sentra and Versa Note vehicles because the door latch may not fully engage. This issue is still under investigation.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN VERSA NOTE
- 2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 197 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE (current)
- 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 42 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 13 complaints
- 2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 5 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 2 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints