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SteeringPart report

2016 Nissan Versa Note Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
32,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,900 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Sudden loss of power steering control on 2016 Nissan Versa Note while vehicle in motion on city street (queens, ny) thankfully, we were able to avoid collision with a steering wheel that was extremely difficult to turn. No previous issues. P/s light appeared on dashboard system indicating issue with power steering. The vehicle has less than 33k miles. Dealer states that steering motor requires replacement. However, they also state that Nissan corporate also requires replacement of the entire steering system as the motor is not sold separately. Repair estimated at $4200 plus tax.”

NHTSA complaint #11253582, filed 2019-09, 32,900 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017110%
201613%
201589%
201486%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology