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ProblemsByVin Index / 2016-NISSAN-VERSA-NOTE / COMPLAINTS
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2016 Nissan Versa Note owner complaints

27 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 6 complaints shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
11/30/2021 ODI #11442134.0

Car has had problems since day one when it was purchased for lack of power going up hills, and when changing lanes it shutters. Also since day one door latches have a problem working in cold weather.....Now at 46,ooo miles the right front passenger door does not want to open from outside, and sometimes will not open from inside, and the rear hatch will not open at all. The drivers door you have a 50/50 chance of it..may or may not open. This is a long term problem with Nissan cars and is a major safety problem if you cannot get out of a car. It is also problem that effects the safety of those who ride in Nissan Cars.....This has been a service bulletin and should be a major recall... It needs to be address...just look at the youtube video's its a common problems..

11/19/2023 ODI #11555932.0

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.

09/22/2023 ODI #11546018.0

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.

09/14/2021 ODI #11432983.0

We have a 2016 Nissan Versa Note with 85,000 miles on it. The car transmission failed while driving. The car suddenly decelerates even with the gas engaged. This is a serious safety issue and could case a serious accident. Nissan extended the warranty to 84,000 miles because they know this is an issue but won't issue a recall. They also want stand behind their vehicle and help with repar costs. They want $4,000 to to replace the transmission.

06/24/2021 101,000 mi ODI #11422112.0

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle would inadvertently decrease in speed to 30 MPH. The contact stated that the RPMs would fluctuate while driving. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but could not be diagnosed by an unauthorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired but the contact had an oil change. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated two days later, the contact heard a loud scraping noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact then took the vehicle back to the same dealer for a second time where it was diagnosed with the transmission need

03/20/2020 80,000 mi ODI #11318761.0

Transmission slips, has shut of the engine. Have to go to dealership to have transmission fluid checked!

airbags 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
10/13/2025 ODI #11693047.0

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 con

08/22/2018 ODI #11121747.0

Have been to classic Nissan in statesville nc 4 times for air bags, have changed 1 on left side. Has now come back on and the deals says they have to see light on. Nissan says they are not responsible and they did not know the car airbags was under recall when they sold car, even though I ask the sales women. Moving in parking it does not matter the light blinks on and off, have video of it. Have paper from getting fix.

07/17/2016 12,400 mi Crash ODI #10885340.0

On 7/13/2016----- my passenger and I were traveling on clemson road where the posted speed limit is 45 MPH, its a four lane highway with no median. A truck did a u turn in front of a lot of traffic my vehicle struck his at about 40-43 MPH though me and my passenger had seat belts on my passenger still managed to hit his head on the windshield through the airbag. My passenger was 5'2 135 pounds so the seat belt did fit properly and was also being worn properly, with the lap band snug against hip one and shoulder strap fully across chest and latch buckled. My passenger was took to the hospital and was examined for injuries that may have occurred from the head trauma of hitting the wind shield.. Why didn't the passenger seat belt keep my passenger from hitting the windshield??? I believe th

brakes 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/22/2020 50,000 mi ODI #11375834.0

The break peddle will sink on its own. It has done this at a complete stop with the car off, on the highway, on city streets, in corners. It goes off seemingly at random. It has done this in summer and winter. It has done this since shortly after I got the car, but I'm going to enter today's date. I bought the car in 2018 in july

03/31/2018 1,958 mi ODI #11082292.0

When I step on the brake pedal for a street light or anywhere I need to use the break, my car makes a noise similar to a loose fan, and once I release the brake the noise stops.

other 2 complaints shown

08/15/2019 ODI #11244270.0

I left my car parked in front on my house for a whole week, as I left for vacation. Came back and now my car key get stuck in the ignition.

05/30/2023 ODI #11524477.0

My transmission gave out. My car stopped in the middle of the street as I was crossing to the next intersection and would not go. I had to have my car pushed to the curve until tow truck came. The car was towed to the dealership (nissan of mobile) the dealer confirmed the transmission was bad. No lights or warning came on prior just stopped and would not go. This was a very scary situation and I'm still devastated.

suspension 2 complaints shown

07/31/2022 ODI #11476733.0

Sway bar link broken, causing dangerous risk of steering failure. Rear hub bearing disintegrated, causing worn tires and high risk of wheel randomly separating from axel while driving! Wow! Car not old enough for such problems!

07/03/2020 ODI #11337314.0

I got 2 front tires after I noticed the front of car had droped about 10 inches from side front doors to the front of car.I drive the car every day for 2 years I can see the difference. A shop I took it to says its fine but I know my car it wasn,t that way when I bought it. After getting the tires they went kinda hard down off the jack.something happened?

lighting 1 complaint shown

11/12/2017 12,000 mi ODI #11045428.0

Unknown at a stop, when the a/c kicks on, I hear a very audible rattling noise coming from somewhere between the engine and the transmission. Whenever I am starting off, for example, going down my street, I can hear a very audible, yet different, rattling noise coming from somewhere behind the glove box. I thought that noise was something I had in the glove box, but I already tried emptying all of the compartments and driving and it still made that noise, which tell me that it must be something just behind the glove box inside the dash. The electroluminescent lights for the instrument panel are already beginning to fade out in some places. These problems began at 12k, 15k, and 17k miles respectively. I have mentioned these problems at 2 different Nissan dealership service departments 4 in

steering 1 complaint shown

09/06/2019 32,900 mi ODI #11253582.0

Sudden loss of power steering control on 2016 Nissan versa note while vehicle in motion on city street (queens, ny) thankfully, we were able to avoid collision with a steering wheel that was extremely difficult to turn. No previous issues. P/s light appeared on dashboard system indicating issue with power steering. The vehicle has less than 33k miles. Dealer states that steering motor requires replacement. However, they also state that Nissan corporate also requires replacement of the entire steering system as the motor is not sold separately. Repair estimated at $4200 plus tax.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

09/03/2019 11,500 mi ODI #11252896.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Nissan versa note. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, on several occasions when the brake pedal was depressed, the stopping distance increased. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v507000 (vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact filed a complaint with the better business bureau to have the vehicle replaced due to the failures. The vehicle was replaced; however, the replacement vehicle also experienced similar failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of queens (located at 93-25 rockaway blvd, ozone park, ny 11417, (718) 835-8300) to be inspected, but no fault codes were found. The manufa

electrical 1 complaint shown

08/20/2020 25,000 mi ODI #11350437.0

While driving my car will shut off. It has happened a total of 5 times and taken into the dealership 4 times. Out of all the times it has shut off my 6-month-old has been in the car twice. One of the times it shut off I was on the freeway while the others were on the street.

engine 1 complaint shown

06/29/2020 27,000 mi ODI #11331603.0

I used my car to pick up my spouse. It was a hot summer afternoon. All of a sudden my engine stalled. It will not run. The engine had turned off all of a sudden without a warning.good that I was still in the parking lot with my young son.if I w as in a street I don't really know what will happen next. It was scary!then I turned on again the engine,I was able to drive from york road to my home but I used the backroad to avoid any accident that might happen. *tr

Showing 300 of 27 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Nissan/Versa Note#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-15. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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