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 heard or felt nothing so theres nothing wrong with it.
The worst 2018 Nissan Versa Note problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 19V654000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.
Recall number 18V551000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- 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.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 17V837000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Nissan Versa Note 84
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Software update for infotainment issues
What 2018 Nissan Versa Note owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The rental company had the vehicle repaired. The contact mentioned that a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin while the vehicle was rented. The approximate failure mileage was 15,058. *tt consumer was a renter of the defective vehicle.
No backup camera. Dealer: not all have them
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Questions about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note
Is the 2018 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note, fewer than a typical Versa Note model year.
What is the 2018 Nissan Versa Note year score?
The 2018 Nissan Versa Note scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Versa Note: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Nissan Versa Note?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Versa Note have?
3 recalls, covering back over prevention, electrical system and air bags.
What year does the Nissan Versa Note have bad transmission?
The Nissan Versa Note model years with the most transmission complaints are 2014 (55 complaints), 2015 (21 complaints) and 2016 (10 complaints).
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