Used Nissan Note 2013-2017 reliability review

What should I look for in a used Nissan Note?

Some of the interior plastics on the doors, dashboard and in the boot area don’t hide scratches well – this is a little bit of a worry in a family car.

Being a smaller car that will probably spend most of its life in town, look out for parking dents or scrapes to bumpers, because correction to the paintwork can become expensive. Also, check the alloy wheels for kerb damage – not only because it's expense to fix them but also because badly damaged wheels could be a clue to future suspension issues and the potential of uneven tyre wear if the wheel alignment is out.

Also, make sure the air conditioning works. The seller might suggest that it only requires a simple re-gas but, because Nissan has switched over to a more environmentally friendly refrigerant gas, it’s actually quite an expensive job to do.

Is a used Nissan Note reliable?

Sadly, the Note is not as reliable as its rivals. In the last What Car? Reliability Survey it featured in, it finished in last place in the small car category, with owners citing problems with the suspension, non-engine electrics and engine electrics on some petrol models.

Nissan as a brand came in 25th place out of 32 car manufacturers – a pretty poor result.

If you would like to see the full reliability list for small cars, head to the What Car? reliability survey pages for more information.

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