Nissan Note reliability
The Nissan Note fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 44.1% of 93,040 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
10 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Note
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch
Possible reduced retention force of the Rear Door Child Lock switch.
Fix: Fit a countermeasure part into the child lock door switch aperture of all potentially affected vehicles.
Recalled models: NOTE · 299,631 vehicles
Abnormal deployment of passenger airbag
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger�airbag�inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger�airbag�to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly.
Recalled models: NOTE · 124,482 vehicles
Wheels may lock if abs is activated
It has been identified that due to a manufacturing issue the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Actuator Control Unit may have contamination within it. When in use the contamination particle can migrate within the ABS unit and become trapped in a valve. In this condition the ABS may not operate as per design intent in the worst case when the ABS is activated under certain unusual driving conditions the customer may experience wheel lock and the vehicle�s dynamic behaviour would be adversely affected.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the ABS control unit and where necessary replace it with new component.
Recalled models: NOTE · 197 vehicles
Engine may stall and/or fail to restart
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
Recalled models: NOTE · 2,010 vehicles
Drivers airbag may rupture if deployed
In the event of driver�s airbag deployment the internal pressure of inflator may increase abnormally and in an extreme case cause the driver�s airbag inflator casing to rupture. In an extreme case this may cause a scattering of metal fragments.
Fix: Owners will be advised that their vehicle is affected by the recall and will be contacted again when parts are available and the driver's air bag will be replaced..
Recalled models: NOTE · 124,507 vehicles
Loss of steering control
The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
Recalled models: NOTE · 6,973 vehicles
Engine push start switch may malfunction
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Fix: Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
Recalled models: NOTE · 10,248 vehicles
Brakes may not perform correctly
It is possible that the vehicles brake fluid maybe contaminated with mineral oil. This can cause the seals within the system to swell and affect their sealing properties. This may require drivers to apply additional force to the foot brake and could increase stopping distances.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to have the system flushed and replenished with clean fluid.
Recalled models: NOTE · 69 vehicles
Fuel may leak from particulate filter
It has been identified that a connector in the diesel particulate filter fuel system may not be correctly attached. If this is ignored fuel may leak from the connector during a particulate filter regeneration cycle.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the connector checked and tightened as necessary.
Recalled models: NOTE · 45 vehicles
Rear seat isofix brackets may not perform as designed in a side impact
A concern has been identified with the rear seat ISOFIX brackets of some E11 Note vehicles. In that the brackets may have been manufactured incorrectly with the potential that the brackets may not perform to the design intent in the case of a side impact. In addition the brackets may not conform to the required EC legislation.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat brackets replaced.
Recalled models: NOTE · 338 vehicles
Checking a Nissan Note before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.