2014 Nissan Versa Note engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.!”
filed Feb 19, 2026
“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.”
filed Apr 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Versa Note years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Versa Note | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 Versa Note | 11 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.