The most-reported Versa Note run is 3N1CE2CP0EL (2014 builds) with 16 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 28% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 8.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Versa Note model years 2014–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Versa Note has 52 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 29% of every Versa Note complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3N1CE2CP0EL•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP6EL•••••• | 2014 | 2 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP4FL•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CPXEL•••••• | 2014 | 1 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP8EL•••••• | 2014 | 2 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP2EL•••••• | 2014 | 1 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP3EL•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP5EL•••••• | 2014 | 3 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP2FL•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 3N1CE2CPXFL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 3N1CE2CP9FL•••••• | 2015 | — | 1 | |
| 3N1CE2CP1FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — |
Each of the other 40 Versa Note runs has 8 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 33 Versa Note VINs so far, most often 2015, 2014, 2016 builds; 9 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Versa Note the gap between build years is 8.3×: a 2014 car draws 8.3 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 30 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 79 | 14 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 124 | 15 | 10 |
Heaviest year here is 2014 at 8.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Nissan Versa Note owners report: Power Train, 86 of 247 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 14 | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Steering | 2 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Nissan Versa Note; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V654000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2019 |
| 18V551000 | Electrical System:ignition | 2017–2018 |
| 15V507000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 2014–2015 |
| 17V837000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2018 |
| 17V275000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2017 |
| 15V453000 | Latches/locks/linkages | 2015 |
19V654000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2018: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The Versa Note against its rivals
The Versa Note draws 4.8 complaints per production run; the Volkswagen Beetle 1.8, the Hyundai Accent 2.3 and the Ford Fiesta 5.5.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa Note | 247 | 52 | 9.3% | |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 588 | 325 | 4.3% | |
| Hyundai Accent | 1,665 | 724 | 13.2% | |
| Ford Fiesta | 2,870 | 523 | 4% |
How serious were they
Of the 247 reports on the Nissan Versa Note, 9.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Nissan Versa Note | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 247 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 23 (9.3%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (1.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 60% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Nissan Versa Note share of that is 247 complaints over 52 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Nissan Versa Note VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 247 NHTSA complaints from 52 Versa Note runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Versa Note production run has the most complaints?
3N1CE2CP0EL, a 2014 build, with 16 complaints. The typical Versa Note run has 4.8.
Which Versa Note years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 8.3 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.
Does the Versa Note get more complaints than the Volkswagen Beetle?
Yes: 4.8 complaints per production run for the Versa Note against 1.8 for the Volkswagen Beetle.
How many Versa Note complaints involve a crash?
9.3% of 247 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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