Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Nissan Versa Note
Hatchback, gasoline, 4x2, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Sep 17, 2018 to Oct 28, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year31.38M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2018 hatchback
Severity index33.32018 hatchbacks average 8.3
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Nissan Versa Note
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-654 | Sep 12, 2019 | Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles | Back-over prevention | 1,228,830 | Software update |
| 18V-551 | Aug 21, 2018 | 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… | Electrical system | 153,047 | Part replacement |
| 17V-837 | Dec 20, 2017 | During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach | Airbags | 111 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Nissan Versa Note
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 28, 2020Failure Oct 26, 202015,000 milesSeminole, FLPower train, Service brakes, Suspension
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.
NHTSA complaint 11366903 - Filed Feb 1, 2019Failure Oct 6, 201815,058 milesNEW York, NYPower trainCrash
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.*JB
NHTSA complaint 11173595 - Filed Sep 17, 2018Failure Sep 6, 201825 milesSacramento, CAUnknown or other
NO BACKUP CAMERA. DEALER: NOT ALL HAVE THEM
NHTSA complaint 11129922
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
83 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- NTB09-131C Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St… - NTB09-131C Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St… - NTB19-071D Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be perfor… - NTB13-107G May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-027D May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB10-066C May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB17-019H Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-028I Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB09-081K Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018G Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of … - NTB23-018F Jan 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of … - NTB20-016G Jan 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - REV1 Altima_Sent Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CVT Warranty Extension REVISION 1 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from May 23, 2023 has been revised to include the following: • The voucher program has been updated and the program rules and dealer instructions have… - NTB08-097L Sep 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018E Aug 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018D Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-053 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not d… - NTB23-049 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to pr… - Altima_Sentra_Ve May 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns including those expressed by customers in the class actions, Nissan will exten… - NTB23-018C Apr 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016F Apr 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB16-003C Apr 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-107F Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB03-074Q Apr 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018B Mar 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018A Mar 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB23-018 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue or after replacement of the AV Control Unit, it is necessary to verify the current software version of the AV Control Unit to determine if a software ver… - NTB19-071C Mar 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB12-055J Mar 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB10-145B Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-028H Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB10-126C Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB09-081J Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB08-097K Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - Altima_Sentra_Ve Dec 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CVT Class Action Owner Notification In mid-December, current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles will receive a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action that, subject to final cou… - NTB22-101 Nov 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease los… - NTB12-055I Sep 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-037A May 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB22-026 Apr 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the en… - NTB19-071B Apr 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB17-082E Feb 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-097J Feb 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB13-027C Feb 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB99-001F Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB17-045C Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLEANING FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB15-077D Jun 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB12-055H Jun 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB15-077C Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB16-018D Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 3. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016E Mar 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB19-071A Mar 5, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016d Feb 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB99-001e Feb 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016c Jan 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016b Nov 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-036a Jun 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2018-2019 VERSA SEDAN AND VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-037 May 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2018-2019 SENTRA, VERSA SEDAN, AND VERSA NOTE; ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power, or RPM flare… - NTB20-036 May 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2018-2019 VERSA SEDAN AND VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power or RPM flare. ACTION Refer to the Repair Ov… - NTB20-016a May 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. - NTB20-016 Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE IF YOU CONFIRM The radio intermittently reboots while audio is played from a Bluetooth® connected iPhone. ACTION 1. Confirm the AV control unit software version. 2. Up…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.