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Used 2016 Nissan Versa Note Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

Where's all gauges?

Anne, 07/21/2016
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Car looks great, drives great, roomy. Only had this car one day and I thought it might be overheating, guess what? No temperature gauge. Started looking for other usual gauges like oil and battery, guess what? That's a no too. Didn't think to turn off headlights, guess what? they don't turn themselves off. I'm a bit disappointed in my purchase, I didn't even think to check for gauges, I thought all cars came with them and lights that turn off when engine not on. Looking at the car amongst others in a large parking lot I was also surprised to see that my new car was the only one I could see that didn't have fog lights, there's a place for them but it's covered. Like I said I'm a bit disappointed this car. I hope at least it has an idiot light.

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5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great car no bells and whistles that break.

Devin W, 12/29/2021
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

To start this review off, I have the base model. Roll up windows, and no technology sensors. This means nothing breaks down. Got about 110,000 miles and got this car 3 years ago for 7,000 and now in 2021 its 8,000 to get one. I was thinking about getting rid of this for a Honda civic,with sensors and bells and whistles. Then I read the reviews about how all the new tech heavy cars break down and I am keeping this baby. No it does not have fast pickup speed. No it does not have seats meant for long drives. Yes the interior is basic looking and cheap black plastic. No it does not have fast pickup speed. No it does not have good safety ratings. What it does have. Average MPG 36 miles to the gallon. No major problems with added technology. Since it has none to speak off.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Good basic value

Peterson, 11/01/2017
2016 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Good value.

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2 out of 5 stars

Great gas saver, bad everything else.

Isaac, 12/26/2017
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I own a 2015 Versa Note and I’ve had nothing but trouble with this car. The battery died at 40k miles, I have to replace all the suspension bushings at 60k. The suspension on the vehicle is very stiff. The amount of horsepower/torque is the equivalent of a 80’s Honda CRX, but in a car twice it’s size and almost thirty years newer. It drops in speed with the pedal to the floor up a slight incline.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Very dangerous car

Tom, 05/31/2016
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 25 people found this review helpful

If you have any possibility of driving this on an interstate don't buy it. The cvt transmission along with its under powered motor is death on wheels. With one passenger I took this as a rental for a week in Denver and almost got rear ended and driven off the road by a semi. It simply does not have enough power to accelerate out of dangerous situations.

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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