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2016 Nissan Versa Note

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Versa Note.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Nissan Versa Note is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios and EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/39/34 mpg. Across the 20142019 model span, this model year generated 106 owner complaints with Power Train identified as the top complaint area, though it logged zero recalls. That volume sits below the 2014 peak of 337 complaints and above the 2019 low of one complaint, placing the 2016 Note along the downward trend in the model’s complaint history.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy31/39/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI T4 · 470 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI T4 · 470 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165461HK0A
Spark plug224011HC1B
Battery24410ZW40C
Front wiper blades288903WC0A discontinued · alt 288903WC0B
Serpentine belt117201KT0A
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.4 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight2456 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 39 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidGenuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II
Engine CoolantUse NISSAN Long life antifreeze/coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub183.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingMT: 10, AT: 4 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity3.70-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberT4
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Service checks

RPM73 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 184-219 / max variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque62
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish.787
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0001
Maximum Rotor RunoutRunout limit with rotor attached to vehicle:
Maximum Drum Diameter8.040

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6014 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6024 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Radiator Cap (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Nissan Versa Note sits at a clear inflection point in its generation's federal record, with complaint volume already cut to roughly a third of the 2014 launch year's 337 filings (down to 106) yet still meaningfully above the near-silence seen in 2018-2019 (3 and 1 complaints respectively). Notably, the 2016 carries zero recalls and only one open investigation—the cleanest recall posture of any early-generation model year—and its 146 TSBs are trending down from the 175 peak in 2015, suggesting the manufacturer was actively addressing earlier issues. That said, the top complaint areas for 2016 are safety-relevant: power train (16), air bags (15), and service brakes (7) account for the bulk of filings, and 15 of the 106 complaints involve crashes, a non-trivial concentration that merits a careful pre-purchase inspection rather than a casual glance at the odometer. Because the generation's complaint curve flattens dramatically after 2017, the 2016 reads as a transitional year where early bugs were being resolved but not yet fully shaken out of the consumer reporting cycle. On balance, it is a defensible used buy—free of open recalls and competitively positioned within the subcompact segment—but a buyer should specifically request verification of the power train and airbag systems, and consider whether a 2017+ model with fewer reported crash-related complaints offers better peace of mind for only a modest price premium.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
146
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
106
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16
Air Bags15
Unknown Or Other10
Service Brakes7
Engine4
Tires3
Steering3
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 146 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Versa Note have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Versa Note get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined mpg.