2014 Nissan Versa Note: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note: 3 recalls, 136 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seats Vehicle recall #13V326000 · 2013 · 7,782 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear seat latch bolts May have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
Why it matters: If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats May not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #13V324000 · 2013 · 7,707 vehicles
What's wrong: The lower body sill bolts May be missing or incorrectly torqued.
Why it matters: Missing lower body bolts May affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013.
Speed control / throttle, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #15V507000 · 2015 · 298,747 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan versa note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that May catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Why it matters: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (55): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (21), stalls / loses power (8), noise or vibration (6).
- Engine (23): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), won't start (2).
- Other / unknown (23): the most common themes are warning light on (3), noise or vibration (3).
- Airbags (19): the most common themes are warning light on (7), fails to deploy (3).
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note has 136 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 Versa Note model years for complaints (3.1× the average Versa Note year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 40,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (86 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Versa Note problems?
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (55), engine (23), other / unknown (23).
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