2015 Nissan Versa Note Safety Report
2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (251) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 30 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Nissan Versa Note with 1 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Nissan Versa Note before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Versa Note Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Versa Note years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Versa Note | 106 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Versa Note | 70 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Versa Note | 3 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Versa Note | 1 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Nissan Versa Note Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
40 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
26 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
21 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlySteering
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Nissan onlyStructure
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Nissan onlyEngine
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
Reliability Score
The 2015 Nissan Versa Note receives a reliability score of 26 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Malfunction The power steering can fail, making the vehicle difficult to steer, especially at low speeds. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Accelerator Pedal Issues The accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to not accelerate properly, reducing control and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Problems A transmission issue was reported, requiring an expensive repair and affecting the vehicle's performance. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Mass Air Flow Sensor Malfunction The Mass Air Flow Sensor can cause the vehicle to lose power, leading to potential safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Nissan Versa Note:
Issues with power steering are common, affecting control and safety.
Problems with the accelerator pedal can limit vehicle speed and control.
Transmission issues can affect the vehicle's performance and safety.
Malfunction of the Mass Air Flow Sensor can cause power loss.
Recall Details for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Nissan Versa Note with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 3 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has come on a few times over the last several months and the power steering comes and goes.
My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corrected other issues, but not what causes the traction lights to come on and decrease speed causing me...
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that her vehicle had caught fire while parked in her driveway. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure if the fire department used water or chemicals to extinguish the fire. The contact was not advised as to the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The c...
I was driving on the highway and my hood came up and hit my windshield. The windshield was cracked. The hood brackets were bent and the hood was dented. A trooper arrived on scene. The hood was tied down with bracing and needs repair. The hood latch gave way.
The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated...
The arm that comes in from the firewall of the clutch master cylinder that has the little plastic clip that attaches to the rod of the clutch pedal, constantly pops off leaving you with complete loss of control of your car. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY ALL NISSAN VERSA OWNERS!! This faulty issue has happened to so many people that have even had brand new clutch master cylinders replaced. Many owners ...
Only have 81000 miles on my versa took to shop and did diagnose on it said I need a new transmission I don’t even drive that much and quoted $8000 to replace it I called a transmission shop and they told me those cars are known to have bad transmission Nissan needs to step up and admit the transmission or faulty
I have had two major instances where the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) has caused my vehicle to lose total power. The first incident occurred around midnight one night as I was heading home. I was unable to accelerate from a stop sign and had to put the car in neutral and coast in reverse to be able to get my vehicle out of the road and along the curb. The vehicle would not start on its own. I had to...
When driving the electric power steering began to malfunction in short periods of driving, making it very hard to drive safely. Until a few weeks later the whole unit stopped working and the power steering light came on. This made it hard to steer in high and low speeds. This put my car and others at risk in lane changing and during turns because of the seizing steering. Imagine if a person jumps ...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 had misfired, ...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, the contact became aware that the vehicle was flooded on the passenger side from water that had poured in the vehicle upon opening the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cowl panel drain was clogged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred two...
While I’m driving the car it starts swaying or jerking to the right sometimes to the left. Mostly when I press the gas to go faster. It’s very scary and I’m afraid it will run me in a ditch or into another vehicle.
When you press on the accelerator and gain speed the car abruptly jerks to the right. I believe it’s caused by a defect of the traction control system.
The CVT transmission has only 80k miles and is changing gears for no reason up and down at all speeds and won’t drive safely. Rpm’s increase and randomly gear kicks in and hits very hard and then stops working.
The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop. The vehicle occasionally would not allow for the key to turn its ignition and would remain locked unpredictably and would require extended amounts of time to lock/unlock via security key fob repeatedly to allow for the key to tur...
Transmission locked up and almost got me hit my 2015 Versa note only has 67000 miles on it I’ve only had it 4 months and it’s not covered by warranty and even though I’m glad my kids were not in the car I’m not happy with the fact that the transmission issue is known but still being sold if I knew this was a possibility I would not have bought it
the power steering system in my Nissan Versa has put me at risk it must be repaired because it is part of the recall car affected
These cars have known issues with the CVT transmissions. Our car has 42k miles and is in need of a complete transmission replacement that Nissan refuses to cover. Our son was put in a dangerous situation driving in the way when the car began sputtering and losing power.
After I bought my 2015 Nissan Versa with VIN: [XXX[ in April 2019, the water gained entry inside the car due to heavy rain a month later. The incident has continued to occur; Unfortunately, I had kept blaming it on the height between the parking ground and the car floorboard. The design flaws on the Versa allow water to collect below the windshield. When the collected water doesn't drain, so it fl...
Showing 20 of 251 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Opened 2021-09-17
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 20...
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Opened 2015-04-01 · Closed 2015-09-01
On August 11, 2015, Nissan North America, Inc., submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) describing a condition that may impede the driver's ability to transition quickly and smoothly from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal in certain model year (MY) 2012 through 2015 Nissan Versa Sedans and MY 2014 through 2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles (NHTSA Recall No. 15V-507).According to Nissan's DIR, in certain circumstances related to driver foot position and shoe type, the right edge of the dr...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Nissan Versa Note
Has the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE have?
The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has 251 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 26 involved crashes. 29 injuries and 1 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 3/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE involve power train (40 complaints), air bags (26 complaints), unknown or other (21 complaints). Other affected components include steering, structure, engine.
How many crash reports does the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE have?
There are 26 crash reports associated with the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE out of 251 total complaints (10.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE have?
There are 4 fire reports for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE out of 251 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
Yes, 1 death has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
29 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 251 complaints, 2 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Note: 1 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE are: 1. POWER TRAIN (40 complaints), 2. AIR BAGS (26 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (21 complaints), 4. STEERING (16 complaints), 5. STRUCTURE (12 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 40 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
Be cautious of power steering and accelerator pedal issues, which can affect control and safety. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has 251 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE receives a reliability score of 26/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 251 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 30 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Power Steering Malfunction and Accelerator Pedal Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
Known issues with the 2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE include: Power Steering Malfunction, Accelerator Pedal Issues, Transmission Problems, Mass Air Flow Sensor Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 251 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are common issues with the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
Common issues include power steering malfunctions, accelerator pedal problems, transmission issues, and Mass Air Flow Sensor malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
Yes, there are recalls related to vehicle speed control and latches/locks/linkages.
Can the 2015 Nissan Versa Note's transmission be a problem?
Yes, the transmission can change gears randomly, affecting safe driving.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of power steering and accelerator pedal issues, which can affect control and safety. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Nissan Versa Note
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note. The data includes 251 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 26 reported crashes, 4 fire incidents, 29 reported injuries, and 1 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Nissan Versa Note an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 3 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16