Overall Average Rating: 83.82%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 75th

There's good news and bad news if you’re planning to buy a Note.

Owners told us that in terms of running costs and practicality the supermini-MPV does a great job.

But if its long-distance comfort you’re after, the Nissan is best avoided, as it’s the single most disappointing car in this area in this year’s survey.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 26th)

No change for Nissan, which is 26th for the second year running. Given how many SUVs it builds, a mid-table running costs result is superb. But it needs to improve in all areas to shift up the chart.

Overall Average:
4.211
84.22%
52nd in Driver Power 2010
3.65
73%
54th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Nissan Note again:
4.7
94%
30th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.512
90.24%
33rd in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.262
85.24%
49th in Driver Power 2010
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Build quality not as good as it should be and some materials and parts are of a low quality and not very durable. The tyres are a rip off as you can only fit one type from continental which are over £105 each and they only last about 12000 miles! Which means if you do average mileage you will have to replace one set every year so you will have £210 to add your service bill before its even started.

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 1/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

The Note is an excellent car for the money, there was no other car that had the rear legroom space and overall versatility for the same money. It has been 100% reliable, nothing rattled or came loose. When I can be bothered to clean it, it still looks new as the paint work and interior have stood the test over 3 years of use. I would thoroughly recommend this car to anyone.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great apart from little problems like:
1) I have to remove rooftop aerial to garage car each time.
2)Wing mirrors tend to stick out and do not fold in for garaging.
3)Spare wheel is smaller than other four - could be a drawback!
4)Some small difficulty in boot space for bulky items.
Otherwise an enjoyable car to drive

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My last car was a Honda Jazz which was more practical and economical but nowhere near as good to drive. The Note has better steering and roadholding, is more solid and robust, and every bit as reliable as the Honda.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

It does everything a mini mpv should from transporting 4 adults and shopping to taking old tumble driers and large tvs to the tip.Not exciting but reliable and easy to drive and park. Good in recent icy conditions

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Does exactly what it says 'on the box'.......practical, very spacious for its size, versatile, goes well, reliable....auto box is a real gem.
Much underrated by the 'road testing' fraternity....!!!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

This is my second Note, all is okay except the rear parking sensors which are too quiet. This problem has not been addressed by Nissan who keep fobbing me of by saying there is nothing wrong.

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 4/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A very well built, reliable and practical car. The only downside is that the instrumentation is fiddly and odd having a rev counter but not temperature gauge.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great car, but let down by very build quality. Economy isn't great either, but generally, I am pleased with the car.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

on the whole a very good car but there a few faults that need sorting out if a new model is to be bought out

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Car is fine, serves its purpose very well.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Reliable, versatile, economical.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent value for money

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Reliable family car.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 3/5