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.
2015 Nissan Versa NoteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 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 November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Nissan Versa Note has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
11Engine
10Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Electronic stability control (ESC)3 crash/fire/injury
6Wheels
218 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 3 |
| Wheels | 6 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 21 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving.
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.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Nissan Versa Note safety ratings
2015 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedal Operation InterferenceLed to recall 15V-507
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Versa Note owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Only have 81000 miles on my versa took to shop and did diagnose on it said I need a new transmission I don’t even drive that much and quoted $8000 to replace it I called a transmission shop and they told me those cars are known to have bad transmission Nissan needs to step up and admit the…
Las revoluciones no se quedan estable cuando estoy manejando, el vehículo empieza a dar jalones y podría ser la transmisión.
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