2016 Nissan Versa NoteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Versa Note, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2016 Nissan Versa Note has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Nissan Versa Note recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Nissan Versa Note safety ratings
2016 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Nissan Versa Note, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What Versa Note owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
Vehicle was shuddering or hiccuping accelerating and decelerating on its own without any warning lights turning on. Warning light (MIL) only came on after total failure and car would not move forward at all.without any control of acceleration I was forced to let the vehicle roll down the hill I was…
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