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2018 Nissan Versa NoteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-837 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 53%Owner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Nissan Versa Note has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train21
Service brakes10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2018 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.

80%repaired · 2021 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 19V-654 · Sep 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles · 988,255 repaired

Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 18V-551 · Aug 21, 2018 · 153,047 vehicles · 94,861 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2019 Q2

Air bags: side/window

Recall 17V-837 · Dec 20, 2017 · 111 vehicles · 59 repaired

Risk. If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2018 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

2018 Nissan Versa Note safety ratings

2018 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2018 Nissan Versa Note frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Versa Note owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. WHEN EXITING HIGHWAY CAR SLOWING DOWN. WHEN GETTING TO INTERSECTION BRAKES APPLIED. PULSATING FELT ON BRAKE PEDAL. LOUD THUMPING NOISE HEARD FROM LEFT FRONT OF CAR. TOOK CAD STILL UNDER WARRANTY TO DEALER SERVICE. DEALER TEST DROVE CAR STATED THEY…
Complaint 11366903 · Oct 28, 2020 · 15,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A WALL AND DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN…
Complaint 11173595 · Feb 1, 2019 · 15,058 miles

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