MODEL
Nissan Versa Note Sr
NHTSA safety across every Nissan Versa Note Sr model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Nissan Versa Note Sr we cover (2019 to 2019), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2019 Nissan Versa Note SR is a subcompact hatchback aimed squarely at budget-conscious urban drivers and first-time car buyers seeking practical, no-frills transportation. As the sportier trim of Nissan's entry-level hatch, the SR adds a bit of visual attitude to an otherwise utilitarian package. It competes in one of the most price-sensitive segments of the American market, where affordability often takes center stage.
From a pure safety standpoint, the 2019 Nissan Versa Note SR presents a picture that is frustratingly incomplete. NHTSA did not crash-test this model year, which means shoppers have no federal star ratings to lean on when evaluating how this vehicle would protect occupants in a real-world collision. That absence of data is itself a meaningful data point, and budget-segment buyers deserve to know it going in. On the brighter side, the 2019 Versa Note SR carries zero NHTSA recalls, which is a genuinely clean record. No safety-related defects were significant enough to trigger a federal remedy campaign, and that matters. Owner complaints on file with NHTSA number just one for the covered model year, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to that single unverified allegation. The complaint volume is essentially negligible. The honest bottom line here is mixed. The recall and complaint record is about as quiet as it gets, suggesting no systemic safety failures have surfaced in ownership. However, the complete absence of crash-test data leaves a real gap in the safety picture. Shoppers who prioritize knowing exactly how a vehicle performs in a controlled crash should treat that missing information seriously before committing to this model.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally position the Versa Note as a sensible, space-efficient choice for city driving, praising its hatchback practicality and low entry cost. Most note that interior materials and refinement reflect its budget pricing, and driving dynamics are described as adequate rather than engaging. Comfort on longer trips is considered modest, though the upright seating and visibility tend to draw positive mentions.
- NHTSA did not conduct crash testing on the 2019 Versa Note SR, so there are no federal star ratings available to gauge occupant protection in this model year.
- The 2019 Versa Note SR has zero NHTSA recalls on record, meaning no safety-related defects were identified and remedied through a federal recall campaign.
- Only one owner complaint was filed with NHTSA for this model year, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities reported, suggesting a very quiet complaint history.
- Because crash-test data is absent, shoppers comparing subcompact hatchbacks on safety grounds should cross-reference IIHS ratings and consider tested model years or close platform relatives when making their decision.