Nissan Note reviews

In 2000 when pregnant with my second child I started to work PT and lost my company lease car. I bought a preregistered (new) Nissan Almeira which was the most reliable car I have ever known, apart, perhaps from a Honda Accord in which I travelled a few miles. I had the Almeira for thirteen years. In spite of spending, literally years sitting in the drive, as I lost my licence on several occasions for medical reasons, it only ever once needed a battery charge and apart from tyre changes and a set of new windscreen wipers it was no problem. In 2013 I was persuaded to enter the Motability scheme and chose a Qashqai which apart from being too large for my limited driving skills caused me not a moment’s worry. The garage administration was another issue! In 2016 when my Qashqai came up for renewal I chose a Note: it was small, allegedly economical and all I needed. Unfortunately due to the government’s decision that all disabled people were either morons or dishonest I lost my PIP on the word of a nurse who did not understand my disability. The choice was buy the car, with a loan or become housebound and lose my business/job. I bought the car and it has caused me trouble ever since. The electronics inside the car: bluetoothing, speed limiter, sat nav had all had their off days despite trips to the garage. Also the driver’s inertia reel seat belt does not go back into the reel without help. It was last in the garage two weeks ago when I was told that all was now well. In addition, the service assistant, “warned” me that not all work was under warranty. I have the car back, the inertia reel seatbelt is inert unless I give it a shove and the speed limiter does not work. Incidentally, the economy of the Note is on a par with the much larger Qashqai. Avoid like the plague is my advice.

Great car, bit like a tardis, spacious and comfortable.

bought a new Nissan note which was pre-registered at a massive discount, it is comfortable, practical for what I bought it for. very economical and reliable. have only had it for a short time but am completely satisfied. AA cars made my search very easy. Sandy

I bought the car on saturday from AWB motors

Bought the car at 11 months old in 2012 (previously owned and registered to Nissan) with 7,000 miles on clock. Had to replace front tyres at 16,000 miles and rear at 19,000. Had to replace 2 broken springs at 16,000. Needed new brake pads and discs at 20,000 miles. Air conditioning failed at 18.000 due to fractured high pressure pipe, replacement £129 for pipe plus £400 labour. Heater blower resistor card failed at 19,000 and cost £58 to replace, but appeared to fail after 9 months, but fault traced to bad connection to card due to loose wire in connector which was replaced. I have previously had good reliable Nissans, starting in the late 1970's with a 180B, followed by a Stanza, Bluebird, and Sunny. All replaced at around 100,000 miles. All tyres lasted around 35/40,000 miles, and never had to replace brake discs or springs, but all were manufactured in Japan. (Yes I know the last bluebird was made in Britain, but I had the diesel model which was only made in Japan). My Sunny was also diesel but British built with engine manufactured in Japan. Due to increasing prices In 2,000 I purchased a Skoda Falicia diesel estate which was 100% reliable and only required replacement brake discs at 70,000 miles. In 2008 I p/x it for a Chevrolet Tucuma 2ltr automatic as I developed a problem with my left leg (which was cured 2 years later) but I only kept this car, which was also 100% reliable, for 4 years due to fuel consumption of between 26 and 29 mpg. I decided I would return to Nissan for my next car, deciding on the Note, the biggest mistake of my 63 years of car ownership. I am 80 and bought my first car when I was 17. I suspect the problems may be due to Nissans association with Renault. The engine (good performance and economy) is the loudiest diesel I have ever known and sounds like an old fashioned typists pool, both at tick-over and on acceleration, but its a Renault engine, not Nissan. Likewise the faulty blower resistor card was made in France, but internet research says this is a common fault and advise replacing it with one made in China for Nissan. Don't know who to blame for fast wearing discs and pads, tyres and poor quality springs but suspect this use of poor quality components is also due to Renault influence. I'll never consider buying another Nissan unless I'm 100% sure it's pure Nissan made in Japan.

Car runs fine costs have gone up because of petrol prices and insurance prices like everybody else

My second Mk1 Nissan Note and I bought this one to get another Mk1 version when the Mk2 (which I didn't like!) came out although I'm sure the one I bought at launch had several years running left. Originally targeted at families its a great car for older people and if you've still a bit of boy racer in you the 1.6 engine can really scream! Handles like a go-kart and because of this and the roads falling apart and speed humps it's a harsh ride. Fuel consumption is really what you make it - I've had 60+ mpg (calculated not from the speedo!) on a tankful but generally average about 45 urban and country roads. There's lots of adjustable load space - I've carried freezers, 3m planks and 4 adults' luggage touring in Europe. There were some nice touches on the earlier models like folding mirrors and seatback tables which they took out of the later models but it's got most of the things you'd want for everyday use like auto wipers, sat-nav, mp3 disc player. Biggest loss for me was removing the one touch demist button which was brilliant - can't believe that saved many pennies! Early cars had a problem with the auxiliary drive belt which screamed when wet - Nissan denied this of course but on the later model the belt is about 3 times the width! Neither car had problems except the washer non-return vale seized, cost £25, made in Sweden, but repaired it myself! All in all I believe a very underrated car.

This is a good car..!

Early days, but great fr long distances and short!! Great roar frm engine as well ! A great 5,000 miles done!!

My Note has just completed 99,000 miles, and has not required any mechanical repairs, other than annual servicing. Fuel economy has, and continues to be good. Overall, an excellent choice for my needs.

I an driving my second Nissan Note, and I like it vey much, as I never have to worry about it. It has been extremely reliable, good for people and dogs ( no travel sickness) and pretty economical to run.

Small car, lots of space. I'm 6'3", 34" inside leg, plenty of legroom to drive plus, if I am driving, I could also sit behind myself in the rear passenger seat and still have great legroom. This is due to the rear seat being adjustable, backwards and forwards. Move it right back and legroom is increased but boot capacity is reduced, and vice versa. They say it's a 5 seater, but the rear middle seat is only really suitable for a child. Great mpg, over 80mpg on the motorway and over 50mpg around town.

Automatic car but has excellent pick up from start or overtaking. Comfortable in front or back, especially like the trays for use in the back. Also like the privacy - darker windows in the back which are very good in night driving as they reduce the glare from headlights behind you. Only drawback found is boot space - not as big as expected but OK for luggage of 2-3 people. Overall, it's a lovely car to drive.

The car is a comfortable and reliable car

Good all round vehicle, passengers remark on roomy rear seats, good large load space in the boot.

Nissan have removed 1.4 option and we were assured that drop to 1.2 wouldn't be noticed ..... but it is. Wouldn't consider another 1.2 engine - far too small and struggles to climb hills and to accelerate.

Changed my car earlier this year and very Happy with my choice.

Very good for my age group (79) and very little mileage done.

Was economical when purchased but lots of makers have now brought consumption down to similar levels with much more comfortable vehicles so the main reason for the purchase has now disappeared so my next purchase can come from a much wider field as the comfort leaves a lot to be desired not a car I would recommend

A good reliable car with plenty of room for rear seat passengers, fuel consumption is below what is expected from engine size but engine provides good overtaking performance. Internally the car is noisy from road noise. Seating is comfortable but drivers seat needs increased height adjustment. Car performs well.