Used Nissan Note

What to know before buying: Nissan Note

From 2 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Cabin space is among the most frequently cited strengths; one 2006 owner described the Note as a practical small-family car with useful carrying capacity.[1][3]
• Across 378 owner reviews, the Note scores 4.3 out of 5 overall and 4.5 for reliability; handling, economy and performance are recurring positives.[3]one source
• Consumption varies substantially by version and use: a 2014 1.0 manual reported 4.8 l/100 km, while a 2012 1.2 automatic used 10.0 l/100 km with 70% city driving.[1]one source
• An owner of a 2006 2.0 manual praised its high seating position, ground clearance and stability, but this is one car's experience rather than a model-wide finding.[1]one source

Typical faults

• An owner of a 2006 2.0 manual reported frequent stone damage to the large headlamps, requiring polishing or replacement.[1]one source

  2006–2006 · 2.0 petrol, manual

• A forum comment alleges that small engines may fail at roughly 60,000–70,000 km. It identifies neither the engine nor the fault, so this is an unverified warning rather than a firm conclusion.[1]one source

  60 000–70 000 km · unspecified small engines

Which engine and version to take

• The 1.0 petrol manual looks promising in two reviews: a 2007 car scored 9/10 at 150,000 km, while a 2014 car scored 9/10 at 75,000 km with only EUR 60 spent on repairs.[1]one source
• A source headline describes the 1.5 dCi chiefly as economical, but the supplied extract contains no reliability evidence; treat it as a candidate to investigate, not a firm recommendation.[2]one source

What to avoid

• Do not select an unspecified 'small engine' without diagnosis: the sole warning of failure at 60,000–70,000 km is a non-specific forum comment.[1]one source

What to check at the inspection

• Inspect the headlamp lenses and housings for stone damage, clouding and evidence of repeated polishing or replacement.[1]one source
• For any small engine, verify service history and obtain a diagnosis, especially near 60,000–70,000 km; note that the source warning is non-specific.[1]one source
• During the test drive, assess cabin noise and trim condition: across 378 reviews, sound insulation and material quality are recurring weaknesses.[3]one source
• Obtain an independent inspection for 2012–2014 cars: several later TÜV entries show defect rates above the average for vehicles of the same age.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]auto.jautajums.lv — Nissan Note atsauksmes | jautajums.lv - Auto, moto · forum
2. [2]tipcars.sk — Nissan Note - najnovšie diskusie · forum
3. [3]auto.ria.com — 378 отзывов о Nissan Note · press

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