Used 2014 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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2014 72,000 Miles simple and functional
Kerry, Belton, TX, 09/05/2015
updated 09/10/2018
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is a 2014 bought Jul 14. Did not want a CVT so the base model was only available. Basic operation no issues. Braking, accel, paint, tires, oil consumption (none), Radio, Dash indicators, visibility, fuel consumption 33-40, manual trans 5 spd, long trips great, steering, traction great in rain, cross wind in Tx good, internal room for 5, internal room for stuff surprising for a little car. Purpose of this car was for long trips (18000mi) thus 72K mi in 4 years. Main expense is oil and oil filters every 5K miles. Did have to replace 1 rear wheel bearing @65K miles. Tires replaced at 65K miles, should have replaced @60K. I use synthetic oil and Nissan oil filters. Car power is good enough and can get to 80+ ramping on freeway in Tx. Would like a 6 speed but 5 works. Need to rev to 5k rpm to get full power. Has coolant Temp indicator that I require. Few cars I checked still had a temp gauge. This car has seats that beat any other cars I have driven on long trips. Secret is the lumbar support, there is no adjustment, just the best seats for long trips. Can pack a lot in the back. Great leg room in back and can seat 3 adults in back. Baby seat attachment points for 3 seats in rear. Storage with back seat up is good for trip. I wish It had auto door locks, cruise, 14 gal gas tank, and arm rests both front seats. Average Mileage indicator over states and sometimes under states actual average mileage. The gas pedal is not positioned well for long distance but I can position my foot so it is fine. Cruise would take care of this. Driving experience has been great in town or on highway. In Tx, speed limits up to 85 no issue. Rpm is about 4200 at 85 and mileage drops to 30 or so but power is not an issue and tracks as well as any car I drive. One of my first trips was to Chicago and hit extreme rain storm on highway. We were 1 of the few cars driving with high winds, dumping rain, and hail. No problems. I was extremely surprised at the traction and stability, the traction control did not activate but it does work when needed, just rock solid steering and traction. Continental tires may be the reason. Around town is great with small turning radius, visibility, fuel 36+, and great AC. Mileage ranges 30 -40+. Speed and hills make a difference. Flat: 80 = 30-32, 75 = 33, 70 = 34, 65 = 35-36, 45 = 40 At times on flat road at 45 I got 40+ When I take it easy at 65 flat roads I get 36-38 mpg. I did not want CVT nor too much technology so decided on this car. It has hand crank windows but does have power outside mirrors. I have to remember to lock the rear hatch and would be nice if it was power lock. Glove box is good. Drink holders are functional but could be better especially holder in door. Would like a better spot for 2 cell phones. I use an inverter for 120V computer or cell phone power and works fine using 12V power port. At night, cannot see key ignition location with door closed. 72k+ miles This is a 'simple' car with AC that covers Tx. 105+ days, gets good gas mileage, long distance driving comfort, plenty rear leg and head room (6' 2), plenty of space for luggage or groceries, one maintenance issue rear bearing cost $100 and I replaced it, uses no oil, paint looks good, good traction, and tracks well in cross winds. Does not have a CVT and car computer is not impacted by outside hackers. Good little car.
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1+ years later
mattywiggles, Manchester Township, NJ, 08/04/2014
updated 02/04/2019
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
One year later and I have had nothing but issues with this horrible car. Transmission blew up at 85,000 miles and of course, was no longer under warranty. The motor has had nonstop issues and a check engine light on for well over 2 years now. Seats have become increasingly uncomfortable and the AC does not do a good job if it is over 90 degrees outside. Save your money and buy something better. Won't be buying Nissan again. I will say though the service dept has been outstanding every time I have gone in. Update: Car is still a POS. Have fun replacing the exhaust every few years if you live in salt country.
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My Mini-SUV
Valorie Smith, Omaha, NE, 02/03/2016
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Awesome gas mileage, 32 mpg in the city! Excellent cargo space-I even moved a love seat plus a coffee table at the same time.
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Cute lemon
Eden, Atlanta, GA, 02/06/2018
updated 08/07/2020
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car bc it was cute and affordable. I just got rid of my car and I owned it less than 3 years and had only 71,000 miles. At 50,000ish miles I had engine leaks and a shot bearing with other issues costing thousands. The only repair covered under warranty was the engine. During the next 20,000 miles I had horrible sounds (knocking) coming from the front every time I pressed and released the breaks and the Nissan dealership kept telling me nothing was wrong but it continued to get worse. I hit a pot hole one day and my spare tire flew out from under my car. Last but not least my transmission started slipping at only 70,000 miles 😲.....bye bye Versa never again!
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Bare bones but easy to own
Steve, Colchester, CT, 04/04/2019
updated 04/12/2021
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in March of 2014. Since then it has only been back to the dealership twice. 1st time was for a complimentary oil change they offered and the second time was because it was due for an emissions test. Mine has virtually no options. 5 Speed manual transmission and hand crank windows. I didn't know they still made new cars with them. No cruise control, no back-up camera no infotainment system. It has a CD player though. Since it lacks many options other cars have there is less that can go wrong. Since the 1st oil change at the dealership I have changed the oil myself every 3-4 thousand miles. There is an intermittent rattle in the cabin that gets irritating since I can't find the source. At 60,000 miles I thought it was time to do the brakes. I bought new pads and rotors and took the tire off and discovered the brakes were still just fine. The engine is not very powerful but it's not meant to be a racecar. The aluminum heat shields over the exhaust system broke loose very early on causing an awful racket. It wasn't hard to fix but it was rather embarrassing. The exhaust rusted through at 75,000 miles. I had to take off the muffler and weld the flange back on but that probably won't last too long so it will need a new muffler in the not-too-distant future. The only other issue I had was the windshield started to crack for no obvious reason. The lower passenger side corner had a crack in it when I went out to it one evening. I didn't hit anything and I don't know how it started. No chips in the glass. Then another crack formed in the exact same spot on the driver's side. It still gets great gas mileage and can carry a surprising amount of cargo. The ride is fine but somewhat noisy. All in all it's a decent reliable car. Nothing fancy but if you need to get somewhere, it will get you there.
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