2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
42
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
The 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has received a total of 42 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. 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 (9 complaints), Unknown Or Other (8 complaints), and Service Brakes (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
After arriving home, I stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. The vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. Immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. The vehicle was stationary and had not been involved in any collision. This sudden deployment posed a serious safety risk — anyone still inside or near the vehicle could have been injured. I brought the vehicle to a Nissan dealership, where technicians scanned the airbag system. I am awaiting additional diagnostic results or a written report. The manufacturer has indicated the situation is considered “out of warranty,” though I believe it represents a safety defect. The issue has not been reproduced or confirmed as a known defect by the dealer or manufacturer. There were no warning lights, error messages, or other symptoms prior to the deployment. The failure occurred immediately after the passenger closed the door, with no prior indication of any malfunction. The airbags and related components remain available for inspection.
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as car pass 120000 mileage limit when issue started. Volume on internal bluetooth speaker is too low for people to hear when on phone calls with cell phone paired to car thru bluetooth as issue on two different phone models.
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as car pass 120000 mileage limit when issue started. Volume on internal bluetooth speaker is too low for people to hear when on phone calls with cell phone paired to car thru bluetooth as issue on two different phone models.
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as car pass 120000 mileage limit when issue started. Volume on internal bluetooth speaker is too low for people to hear when on phone calls with cell phone paired to car thru bluetooth as issue on two different phone models.
My vehicle was jumping when accelerating. It then went into limp mode to protect the engine due to code NTB17-034g. The mechanic stated this code is coming up and is a safety issue. The car is not accelerating as normal, car is jumping and will go into limp mode randomly.
Safety Rating for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
The 2016 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 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB13-099G — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
AUDIO UNIT REPLACEMENT - VEHICLES WITH COLOR DISPLAY AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin
NTB17-034L — POWER TRAIN
2013-2017 VERSA SEDAN AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-015 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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...
NTB17-034g — ENGINE
2013-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965/P17F0 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles eqiupped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This bulletin has been amended to add a special tool to page 6 and the procedure to use the tool to pages 77-79....
NTB15-011b — EQUIPMENT
NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 9. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-052 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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...
NTB13-100e — ENGINE
ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. Table A has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-041 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE INFORMATION After a CVT assembly or control valve replacement, additional service must be completed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). - The original calibration data must first be erased from the TCM and then newcalibration data written. - If the calibration...
NTB13-077b — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-100C — ENGINE
"VERSA SEDAN AND VERSA NOTE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE APPLIED VEHICLES AND IF YOU CONFIRM SECTIONS, AS WELL AS TABLE A ON PAGE 5 HAVE BEEN REVISED. PLEASE DISCARD ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS."
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 136 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE (current)
- 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 13 complaints
- 2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 5 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN VERSA NOTE — 2 complaints
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