Nissan Versa Note owners have reported 24 problems related to engine and engine cooling (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Versa Note based on all problems reported for the Versa Note.
My car has 2 codes, p285 and p0420. When I drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time I was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and I tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating. !.
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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 that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
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Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as car pass 120000 mileage limit when issue started. Volume on internal bluetooth speaker is too low for people to hear when on phone calls with cell phone paired to car thru bluetooth as issue on two different phone models.
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Transmission slipping.
Transmission malfunction. No light indicators turned on to signal transmission issues. Took car to dealer x 2 to file complaint. Told car was fine and that was how car functions. 3rd time went to dealer for same issue and told new transmission needed.
Vehicles needs jump start every time and the vehicle stop. Need transsmission repaid.
Car has had problems since day one when it was purchased for lack of power going up hills, and when changing lanes it shutters. Also since day one door latches have a problem working in cold weather. . . . . Now at 46,ooo miles the right front passenger door does not want to open from outside, and sometimes will not open from inside, and the rear hatch will not open at all. The drivers door you have a 50/50 chance of it. . May or may not open. This is a long term problem with Nissan cars and is a major safety problem if you cannot get out of a car. It is also problem that effects the safety of those who ride in Nissan cars. . . . . This has been a service bulletin and should be a major recall. . . It needs to be address. . . Just look at the youtube video's its a common problems. .
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light and the brake warning light illuminated. The contact also stated she noticed water under the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the cowl drain was clogged and was causing water retention. The dealer also advised the contact that the failure had led to an electrical issue. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
I have been taking my car to Nissan since my purchase. I was having cooling issues, radiator issues, and car not starting. With all these issues and years of repairs. . My cvt transmission finally went out. I had no clue as they were fixing and servicing this car. I call Nissan affairs dept as I had to pay $5050. 00 to replace it out of my pocket! Nissan states out of warranty 5 months ago!!. I inquired to why I was never contacted about transmission issues and problems or the opportunity to be included in the civil action with this vehicle. They claimed they had the old owners information which is a lie as I have received prior documentation for warranty notifications in my name! excuse after excuse to not help me. That got me good with the 5050. 00 for an ongoing issue for this vehicle. Nissan does not help at all!.
Regarding my 2014 Nissan Versa Note, with "continuous variable (cone shaped) transmission": I first noticed the transmission issue beginning October of 2020. When accelerating quickly, it feels like the transmission freezes, so I back off the accelerator and it usually kicks back into gear. When my husband first experienced it, he told me to shift to neutral and back to drive which seems to work; however being on a public thoroughfare and manually shifting gears to keep moving forward seems like a major safety issue. I have read several posts regarding this same issue. My question why hasn't this american/japanese automobile conglomerate addressed this safety issue with a transmission recall?.
This car since we bought al those part need to replace, for aproxima 6 months park in the garages, ours friend keeps state ting the transmission was not working all year 2019 towing at least 3 times. .
Was driving on highway and engine cut off. Could not turn key for 5 minutes after. Looked online and saw the Nissan 2017 Versa Note had recall for ignition switch problems but my VIN number was not included in recall. Sounds like same issue. Very dangerous.
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I almost died. T he transmission is trash. When the car comes to stop and hit the pedal the car doesn't move and when if finally accelerates keeps shaking and the transmission slips and jerks.
2015 Nissan Versa Note hesitant when taking off. Trouble switching gears. Late shift time. Been multiple times when turning out of a neighborhood or at a light that my car would hesitate and I've almost been hit. I'm guessing it's the transmission. Most of my driving is in town. I'm worried that one day its going to hesitate with my kids in the car or by myself and I will get hit.
With the vehicle in motion and no warning lights on, all electronics shut down except for the turning indicators, along with the engine. Accelerator no longer functioned nor did the break assist. After pulling over and turning the car off, it would not start again through turning the key ignition. The car remained in that state until I shook battery cables (which were not loose and maintained full contact both before and after shaking). Afterwards, the car started as usual with no warning lights. This has happened three times now, all instances ending in the car power shutting down.
My car will randomly shut down while driving when it gets too hot. The steering locks up, all the lights come on in the car (engine light etc. ) and I can't drive. It starts working again when I turn it off and turn it back on. I already took it to the dealership but it has done it since I've taken it. It has done it while driving on both the freeway and city streets.
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I was driving in stop and go traffic and as I stopped at a red light in the left turn lane, the engine cut off completely and would not start. I had to ask a group of people to help push my car to the side of the road during rush hour traffic. I waited about 30 minutes and the car was able to start again. I was nervous to drive on the expressway to get home as this could pose as a serious threat to safety.
This car takes forever to warm up in winter. I dont let it sit and idle, I drive slowly for a while. It takes me 20 minutes to get to work and just starting to warm up then. Is this because it has two thermostats and an oil cooler? its an annoyance. I even leave heater off till temp guage has 6 bars and that only minimally solves the problem.
Maybe not a safety issue, but highly irritating. In winter, no matter how cold, the vehicle takes way too long to heat up for warm cabin air. I live 7 miles from work, but it still takes almost 20 minutes to get there. I am not getting warm enough air until im almost at work. It matters not how long I let it idle. On very cold days, I dont get defroster heat and I have interior frost all the time. After reading versa forums online, im led to bellieve its all because the car has two thermostats and an oil cooler. In contrast, my wifes new 3 cylinder Mitsubishi mirage is warm in about 5 minutes. Dealer says its normal for this car. Had I known this before hand I probably wouldnt have bought it.
Engine smell hot all the time.
Engine ,brakes and shifter this is the correct VIN [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
When starting up from a stop, the vehicle fails to accelerate when the gas pedal is pushed. This problem is intermittent and has happened 4 times in the 18000 miles I have driven the car since new. This is a dangerous situation when trying to accelerate into traffic. When reported to the dealer, he didn't seem concerned but told me I could leave it for a few days to try and make it happen. With no offer of a loaner, I could not be without the car. I have seen that other owners have experienced this same problem and will return to the dealer and demand a full evaluation. I understand that the infrequency of the problem makes it difficult to diagnose, but that does not make the potential for serious injury any less serious.
Intermittent lack of acceleration. Happened 4 times in 6 days. Tried accelerating from stop to enter cross street and found no acceleration and no engine increase. Traveled 50 feet at 6 to 10 mph before a response with pedal to the floor. Turned into dealer, but there was no resolution. This is a possible deadly problem.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems |