repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. 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.
2014 Nissan Versa NoteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 136 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-507 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Versa Note has problems
136 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
55Power train1 crash/fire/injury
23Engine
19Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
16Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
8Steering
3Visibility/wiper
1610 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 55 | 1 |
| Engine | 23 | 0 |
| Air bags | 19 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Nissan Versa Note recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
66kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles31under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Versa Note year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa Note median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Versa Note safety ratings
2014 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedal Operation InterferenceLed to recall 15V-507
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Excessive Brake Pedal TravelNo recall
In owners' words
What Versa Note owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an…
My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!
Good evening. I notice this car went driving if I want speed more 40Miles make a stop shake and slowdown the speed by it self. Also The Dashboard display on and off a gas cap loose but is tide. also went the gas cap ligth is on the engine ligth goes off and viceversa.
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