2014 Nissan Versa Note Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

23Engine complaints

17%Of all 135 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN55 · 40.7%

ENGINE23 · 17%

Unspecified / other23 · 17%

AIR BAGS19 · 14.1%

SERVICE BRAKES18 · 13.3%

Share of the 135 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note overview page.

What owners report

“VEHICLES NEEDS JUMP START EVERY TIME AND THE VEHICLE STOP. NEED TRANSSMISSION REPAID”NHTSA complaint 11445762 — filed 12/31/2021

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11436564 — filed 10/13/2021

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11429437 — filed 08/17/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Nissan Versa Note have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note: 23 of 135 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Versa Note have in total?

135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.