This page covers 5 recalls, 134 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2014 Nissan Versa Note.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, with the CVT transmission accounting for the bulk of what owners describe. The most common pattern involves the transmission slipping, shuddering, or juddering, particularly during acceleration from a stop. Several owners report the car failing to move when the light turns green, requiring them to cycle the ignition off and back on to get the vehicle rolling again. Related fault codes mentioned across multiple reports include CVT fluid pressure and solenoid issues. Airbag complaints are the second most-reported system, though at lower volume. Engine complaints include unexpected stalls while driving, sometimes accompanied by warning lights on the instrument cluster. A recurring detail in the powertrain reports is that symptoms appear at relatively modest mileage, and the shudder or hesitation tends to be most noticeable at low speeds and during stops.
134
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
Looking at these recalls, Recalls 1 and 2 describe the same structural sill bolt defect filed in two jurisdictions, and Recalls 3 and 4 describe the same rear seat latch bolt defect filed in two jurisdictions. That gives us three distinct issues total.
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note has 5 recalls covering three distinct safety issues, the most serious being structural bolts along the lower body sill that may be missing or loose, which can compromise how the vehicle holds up in a rear collision and raise the risk of injury.
The rear seat latch bolts on certain vehicles were made with reduced strength, meaning the seat back may not stay anchored in a crash, putting back seat occupants at greater risk. There is also an accelerator pedal concern: the pedal can stick or bind against the floor mat or surrounding trim, slowing brake response and extending stopping distance in a situation where every foot counts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center console trim panel may catch the driver's shoe, delaying movement from the accelerator to the brake pedal.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the console trim panel at no cost to correct the catching issue.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts that secure the rear seat back latch may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing the seat anchorage to fail to meet safety strength requirements and increasing injury risk in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the bolts with correctly manufactured ones to restore proper seat anchorage strength.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the lower body sill may be missing or not tightened to the correct specification.
What the fix does
Dealers will install and tighten the lower body sill bolts to specification as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the lower sill may be loose or missing. Missing bolts can reduce the vehicle's structural integrity in a rear-end crash, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bolts, tighten them if loose, and replace any that are missing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat latch bolts may be weak due to improper manufacturing, reducing their ability to secure the rear seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
