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2017 Nissan Versa
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2017 Nissan Versa

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Complaints filed

72

Reports to NHTSA, 2017

Safety recalls

3

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

30

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (22% of 72 reports), followed by electrical system (18%).

Air Bags22% · 16 reports
Electrical System18% · 13 reports
Power Train15% · 11 reports
Engine6% · 4 reports
Service Brakes6% · 4 reports
Steering6% · 4 reports
Suspension6% · 4 reports
Unknown Or Other6% · 4 reports

+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 72 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11515877, ODI 11399182, ODI 11104515, ODI 11092341, ODI 11042837.

Individual complaint reports(72)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
Air BagsMar 2026 · ODI 11727553 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

The vehicle was involved in a side impact collision at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss after the accident, as the side impact was the drivers side door and wheel well. The air bags never deployed, despite the high rate of speed and the entire front drivers side of the vehicle being affected.

Reported
Mar 2026
Incident date
Mar 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11727553 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperNov 2025 · ODI 11701055Details +

To whom it may concern the tint on all four of my doors is obstructing my site with Windows up my back window has bubbles all through it. Mike Erdman Nissan has replaced that one one time and it’s bubbled again. They refuse to replace the door window tint and said it was self inflicted. I have also tried to contact the tint department at the dealership numerous times and the dealership said they would have them call me back several times throughout the last four years and they have yet to do it. if you cannot help me, can you direct me to where I can get the help I need for my windows also the three pictures that I have sent in is from one of the windows with the window up the one with it down and the back window.

Reported
Nov 2025
Incident date
Nov 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11701055 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2025 · ODI 11663471Details +

On 3/21/25 I was informed by Malik's Auto Repair that I need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. After researching, I found that many Nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. I contacted Nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made for my make and model. It is a safety issue because at any time the car could stop causing an accident or fatality. Also, I had to have my starter replaced on this car. My car would not start. I was out with my daughter and if it was not for me having AAA we would have been stranded. Nissan stated that this issue was fixed on my car prior to me purchasing it. There is no record of this issue being fixed on Carfax and I paid almost $600 to replace it. Nissan have not assisted me with anything. Now I have to try to come up with the funds for a transmission.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11663471 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025 · ODI 11663122Details +

Car was purchased September 2024 for my grandson. This car was garaged until mid-March when my grandson received his driver's license. End of March 2025, car was in the dealership for service and a complimentary multipoint inspection was done. On May 14, 2025, my grandson was driving to school in the rain. All of a sudden, water starts gushing out of the glove compartment. The whole interior was flooded including the backseat. My grandson received his driver license in March, 2025 (a new driver). There were no warning signs before the water started gushing. Dealership said it was a clogged cowl. Nothing was said about maintenance on this cowl when the car was purchased. There is nothing in the manual about this cowl. Looking on the internet, this is a known defect of the Nissan Versa and nothing is being done about it. Thank God he did not get into an accident. After only putting 4000 miles on the car since purchased, the insurance company has totaled the car.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11663122 at NHTSA →
StructureNov 2024 · ODI 11626700Details +

Hood latch allowed hood to fly open at 30 mph, causing $3100 worth of damage to car, Potentially causing serious other vehicular/occupant injuries. Apparently the latch was inadvertently engaged, but the secondary latch did not hold and let the hood fly open. This incident happened 8/2023 but was not reported to Nissan and while estimate was obtained, repairs were not made.

Reported
Nov 2024
Incident date
Aug 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11626700 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2024 · ODI 11618393Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to start as needed and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11618393 at NHTSA →
SteeringAug 2024 · ODI 11610007Details +

Power steering goes out while driving often.

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11610007 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2024 · ODI 11600998Details +

These vehicles have a cowl drain located on the passenger side under the wiper blades. The drain is really small so it clogs easily. When there are heavy rains, my car floods. It has happened on several occasions, including Monday 7/8/2024. It happened while driving in June 2023. I am not sure why Nissan hasn’t done anything to mitigate this problem. I am not even sure of this is the appropriate place to contract but I figured I would try. Thanks.

Reported
Jul 2024
Incident date
Jul 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11600998 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2024 · ODI 11599820Details +

Driver side airbag system completely broken. No crashes or accidents caused this. It happened out of nowhere one day.

Reported
Jul 2024
Incident date
Jul 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11599820 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2024 · ODI 11592297Details +

The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors

Reported
Jun 2024
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11592297 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2023 · ODI 11557873Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the transmission was flushed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle after the vehicle had been serviced at an independent mechanic, ten months later, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clunking sound. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure might be related to the transmission. The vehicle was towed to a certified transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shards inside the transmission. The mechanic determined that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,645.

Reported
Dec 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11557873 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemNov 2023 · ODI 11554701Details +

Passenger door lock/unlocked, not working. Buzz noise when operating key fob; actuator malfunction. Can't open door manually.

Reported
Nov 2023
Incident date
Oct 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11554701 at NHTSA →
StructureJul 2023 · ODI 11533514Details +

When door assembly went out the door was stuck in the locked position the drivers door couldn’t be opened from inside or outside with or without the key. even if you manually opened the lock from the inside you couldn’t get out

Reported
Jul 2023
Incident date
Jul 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11533514 at NHTSA →
EngineJun 2023 · ODI 11525753Details +

ENGINE BROKE DOWN AT 25000 MILES ONLY WITH ALL MAINTENANCE DONE ,

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Feb 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11525753 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2023 · ODI 11524601Details +

Car will only start sporadically. Had both camshaft sensors replaced, check engine light still on. Unable to predict when vehicle will start. Sometimes it will rev up but wont actually start. Dealership says it needs ECM and engine harness replaced. I have had to get it towed several times from several random parking lots or streets because it wouldn't start. Wont pass an emissions test even though sensors were replaced, check engine lights wont go off.

Reported
May 2023
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11524601 at NHTSA →
Air BagsApr 2023 · ODI 11515877 · crash · 3 injuriesDetails +

Vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver of this vehicle rear ended another vehicle hard. Car was deemed a total loss and none of the air bags deployed resulting in semi serious injuries. Broken elbow, broken ribs, some cuts and abrasions. If air bags had deployed I believe injuries would have been minimal.

Reported
Apr 2023
Incident date
Aug 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 3 injuries
Open ODI 11515877 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2023 · ODI 11505619Details +

2017 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 L 1598 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve Odometer: 43408 COMPLAINT: Customer states, while driving vehicle will jerk and then engine light came on. Customer added oil. Technician confirmed customers concern. Technician scanned for trouble codes and found P285A. Technician performed P285A diagnostic procedure and confirmed transmission will need to be replaced. The above is the report from the auto shop. My car started jerking while driving on a slope, in heavy traffic which obviously made me very worried especially when you have no lane to exit. I specifically wanted to buy a newish pre-owned car to avoid expensive issues such as the one above. The odometer is only at +40000 miles, the car has been used only for 3-4 years. Please address.

Reported
Feb 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11505619 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2022 · ODI 11497292Details +

Transmission failed 2x within 6 months extended warranty was 5k miles past 130k max mileage coverage 2nd transmission went out going 20 mph and revved up to 25mph and transmission failed. 1st time it went out I was in Cleveland on a busy road making a turn and transmission went out. Cars were beeping behind me. Issue is unknown as to why transmission keeps going out but is a safety issue. 2nd transmission was used with only 30-40k miles on it.

Reported
Dec 2022
Incident date
Dec 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11497292 at NHTSA →
Power TrainOct 2022 · ODI 11487823Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic retrieved fault code: P0705 indicating the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,799.

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11487823 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2022 · ODI 11483277Details +

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and vibrate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to a relative who was an independent mechanic; he informed her daughter that the issue was related to the transmission and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle; she was also provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Reported
Sep 2022
Incident date
Jul 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11483277 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJan 2022 · ODI 11447714Details +

My car stalled while at an intersection, i was driving and came to a red light where i stopped upon the light changing green i stepped on the gas pedal and my car would not move. I shifted into reverse and still no movement. I turned my car off and restarted it and no movement, the engine turned on etc i had to move it over to a side residential street to get it out of on coming traffic.

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Jan 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11447714 at NHTSA →
Power TrainOct 2021 · ODI 11438681Details +

On Oct 29, 2021 at 4:30pm I got into my car and had no gears. The car went into drive but the car would not shift into gear. The drivetran would not engage for any gear even if shifted to the gear. The car shifted gears and drove without issue this morning.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11438681 at NHTSA →
EngineOct 2021 · ODI 11435721 · crashDetails +

Transmission went out on highway, car went from 70 to zero while on cruise control on 85 n in SC. Car startled again in traffic causing an accident

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Sep 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11435721 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherOct 2021 · ODI 11435550Details +

When it rains, water flows through the filter cabin water to collect below the windshield and, when the collected water doesn't drain, it flows into the car on the front passenger side floor. The water trough runs under the windshield wipers runs from one side of the car to the other. the trough collects water and has the drains on each side get plugged, water collects in the trough and will slosh back and forth especially when you are driving and making turns. There is an entry hole (filter cabin, i believe) that then lets the built up water flow right into the passenger side floor. My carpet becomes wet from the front passenger side to the back passenger side. I have called my dealership and they have no clue. the Nissan dealership wanted me to leave my car for two days for a diagnosis and they do not give loaners during this time of diagnosis and repair.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11435550 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2021 · ODI 11424529Details +

It happened on the passenger side water was filling up on the passenger side of the car about a week ago last Friday evening when I got off work I don't know where it is coming from but it is in the front and back seat of the car on the passenger side

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11424529 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJul 2021 · ODI 11423880Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the braking system malfunctioned while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle did not immediately stop, nearly causing the vehicle to crash. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Apr 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11423880 at NHTSA →
Latches/Locks/LinkagesJul 2021 · ODI 11423585Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan versa. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 mph, the hood opened independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where it was diagnosed that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,014.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jun 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11423585 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2021 · ODI 11418816Details +

The driver side door lock was frozen and would not open with the use of electrical button inside of car, the remote, or manually with key outside of the car. I was trapped inside of the car and could not get out of the car through the driver's side door and had to climb out of driver seat over to passenger door to get out of the car. If I was older and had health problems I would of not been able to get out of the car. Very dangerous and should not ever happen to any car door. When I took my car into my mechanics for repair, there was another Versa that was brought in for the exact same problem, unbelievable. I did write to Nissan and they had a consumer affairs person call me. I spoke to a women and she informed me that Nissan did not have any recalls for the door locks. I expressed my concern for the safety and she told me that I should of taken the car to the Nissan dealer. I told her that I was not able to get into the driver's door and had my daughter climb into the car to drive to our mechanic to have it repaired as there is not a Nissan dealer nearby.

Reported
May 2021
Incident date
May 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11418816 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2021 · ODI 11406324Details +

DRIVING RIGHT AFTER AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH, CLICKING STARTED, DASH LIGHTS DIMMED, CAR STARTED "MISSING". TURN CAR OFF, COULD NOTE RESTART, CLICKING IN DASH STILL HAPPENED WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION. WAITED 2 HRS THEN STARTED. MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY SAME ISSUE BUT I DID NOT TURN CAR OFF. AS I AM DRIVING CAR SEEMED TO IMPROVE.

Reported
Apr 2021
Incident date
Apr 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11406324 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2021 · ODI 11399182 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE SUN'S GLARE BLINDED HER EYES WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT THE ROAD RAILINGS AND BARRIERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED SIDEWAYS AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHE SUFFERED THREE CRACKED RIBS, A BROKEN STERNUM, BRUISING TO THE LUNGS, SEAT BELT BURN TO THE NECK AND GASHES TO THE LEFT HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AS THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DEEMED TOTALED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. *DT*JB

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Jan 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11399182 at NHTSA →
SuspensionMar 2021 · ODI 11398817Details +

I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE SV AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS SLIPPING, AND ALSO IM BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ONE WAS AT AROUND 59,000 AND THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS AROUND 86,000. THE TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE NEXT TIME IT I HAD TO PAY OVER 750$ NOW AT 93,478 I'M HEARING THE SAME NOISE THAT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SAID THAT WAS THE WHEEL BEARING. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP!

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11398817 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemSep 2020 · ODI 11355052Details +

ENGINEERING FLAW ON NISSAN'S BEHALF. WATER COLLECTS INTO THE VEHICLES CABIN AND UNDERCARRIAGE AND AFFECTED THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS SO MUCH THAT IT AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND ABS LIGHT TO COME ON. I LOST BRAKING POWER AND COULD OF HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY WHOLE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IS NON EXISTENT AT THIS POINT. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE AT THIS POINT. THEIR HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NISSAN NEEDS A LIFETIME RECALL ON THIS OR NEEDS TO REFUND OUR MONEY BACK. I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN HOPES TO GET SOME RECONCILIATION, BUT THAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN.

Reported
Sep 2020
Incident date
Sep 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11355052 at NHTSA →
SuspensionAug 2020 · ODI 11351546 · crashDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT 40-46 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK AND SWERVED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CONE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUAL SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE STUCK AND FAILED TO MOVE. THE ROOF OF VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF DIRT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE RENTAL COMPANY INFORMED HER THE REPAIRS WOULD BE AT HER OWN EXPENSE DUE TO NOT HAVING ADEQUATE INSURANCE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RENTAL COMPANY (ZEZGO 3960 NORTHWEST 26TH MIAMI FLORIDA 33142) RENTING UNSAFE VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,339.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11351546 at NHTSA →
SuspensionAug 2020 · ODI 11342745Details +

IF YOU HAVE THE AC FULL BLAST AND ARE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR WILL STALL OUT AS IF IT WEREN'T GETTING FUEL BECAUSE IT WON'T START RIGHT BACK UP. IN ORDER FOR ME TO START IT I HAD TO PRESS AND DEPRESS THE ACCELERATION PEDAL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT OVER. IF TURNING OVER EXCEEDS THE BATTERIES VOLTAGE IT WILL KILL THE BATTERY RESULTING IN WORSE PROBLEMS. IF YOU'RE LUCKY IT WILL TURN OVER AFTER A LONG TIME TURNING IT OVER WHILE PUSHING GAS PEDAL BUT IF YOU DON'T UNPLUG AND PLUG IN THE FUEL PUMP IT MIGHT NOT WORK. IF YOU IDLE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME YOU'LL STALL OUT FOR SURE ONCE THE CAR STARTS SPUTTERING HITTING THE GAS PEDAL WILL ONLY INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE STALL BECAUSE LETTING GO SEEMS TO DRAIN THE SYSTEMS FUEL AND IT SEEMS YOU'LL HAVE TO GET THE FUEL RUNNING THRU SYSTEM AGAIN. THIS CAR ALSO HAS A LOT MORE WRONG WITH FOR STARTERS THE TRUNK IS NOT SEALED BY WELDING IT HONESTLY LOOKS LIKE BROWN PAINT WHICH DOESN'T COMPLETELY COVER THE CRACKS BETWEEN THE FRAME AND TRUNK BOTTOM AND SOMETIMES I GET LIGHT HEADED WHEN IDLING BEFORE IT STARTED TO STALL OUT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS MADE IN MEXICO AND SEEMS TO BE CHEAPLY MADE BECAUSE THE TRIM DOESN'T EVEN DISPLAY THE VERSA S JUST VERSA ASIDE FROM THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING IT THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKS NEITHER DOES THE TRUNK. YOU CAN HEAR THE WIND THRU THE DOORS WHILE DRIVING AND THE FLOOR SEEMS POORLY INSULATED FROM HEAT. THE BLOWER MOTOR ISN'T BLOWING THE AC OUT AS HARD AS IT WAS. WHEN ACCELERATING POPS ARE HEARD COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR WHICH I DON'T KNOW THE SOURCE BUT I DO KNOW IT CAN'T BE GOOD. THIS VEHICLE IS MY MOTHER'S BUT I DRIVE IT A LOT AND THIS IS ONLY MY HALF OF THE EXPERIENCE. I HONESTLY THINK SHE GOT SCAMMED BECAUSE THIS 2017 CAR DOESN'T HAVE ELECTRIC SEATS, DOOR LOCKS OR WINDOWS AND DOESNT EVEN HAVE A KEY FOB OR ALARM.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11342745 at NHTSA →
VisibilityJun 2020 · ODI 11330355Details +

THE AC OK MY CAR KEEPS GOING OUT. THIS YEAR IT WAS SO BAD THAT IF I HAD ACCIDENTALLY TURNED IT ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING THAT THE CAR WOULD COMPLETELY STOP AND I COULD BE DANGEROUSLY HURT WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP ALSO. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LET ME TALK TO ANYONE THAT COULD POSSIBLY HELP. THE VEHICLE INITIALLY TURNED OFF WHEN I WAS MAKING A UTURN AFTER LEAVING WORK SO I PARKED IT SO I WOULDN'T BE STRANDED OR BLACK TRAFFIC. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11330355 at NHTSA →
EngineMay 2020 · ODI 11323126Details +

HYDROCARBONS ARE LEAKING INTO THE CAR CABIN. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES AND HAD TWO REGIONAL TECH SPECIALISTS LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. I EVEN GAVE NISSAN THE NAME OF THE MECHANICS THAT FOUND THE LEAK AS WELL AS A COPY OF MY MEDICAL RECORD THAT SAID I HAD CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING. THE LAST INSPECTION I HAD WITH NISSAN THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A COPY OF THE INVOICE/WORKORDER. NISSAN SAID IF I WANTED A COPY I WOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 10 TIMES FOR THE SAME ENGINE LEAK THAT I MAKING ME SICK.

Reported
May 2020
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11323126 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2020 · ODI 11307222Details +

AIR BAG ALERT SIGNAL WILL NOT GO OFF. SEAT BELT LIGHT INDICATOR WILL NOT GO OUT.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11307222 at NHTSA →
SteeringFeb 2020 · ODI 11307231Details +

WHEN I FIRST GOT MY CAR IT WAS FEELING LIKE IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF GEARS (STILL DO). MY BRAKES AREN'T GOOD AND WHEN I START MY CAR FROM NOT DRIVING FOR HOURS IT MAKE A LOUD NOISE.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11307231 at NHTSA →
TiresFeb 2020 · ODI 11306790Details +

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA, EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE: (NOT PROVIDED), TIRE SIZE: P185/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: P5FP3YP2617 R TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUSTAINED A BLOWOUT. THE DEPUTY SHERRIFF TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE WAS UNSAFE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ROADSIDE SERVICE WHO REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE WAS UNSAFE, HAVING ONLY ABOUT 20 PERCENT THREAD LEFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,600.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11306790 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2020 · ODI 11301510Details +

THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE AND EVER SINCE RUNNING OUT OF GAS THE FIRST TIME IT'S BEEN ACTING STRANGER AND STRANGER. THE NOISE NO LONGER CHIMES WHEN RUNNING LOW IT ALSO DOESN'T HAVE EXTRA FUEL RESERVE SO ONCE YOU RUN OUT YOU RUN OUT. MY CARS FUEL PUMP JUST WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AND THIS WAS AT NIGHT. THE CAR NO LONGER STARTS YET ALONE MOVE. I GOT STUCK ON THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES IT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE FLYING BY ME SO I COULD NOT EVEN GET OUT TO MOVE.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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SuspensionJan 2020 · ODI 11298203Details +

WITH THE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT POPS ON STATING NOT CONNECT, MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IT ALSO JUMPED IN DRIVE WHILE SITTING IN PARK, AN THERE WERE A RECALL ON THE SPRINGS WERE NOT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT I HAVE

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jul 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11298203 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2019 · ODI 11288191Details +

RECALL WAS ON VERSA KEY SWITCH, BUT NOW MY SPEEDOMETER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS& BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO CAME ON. THE LOYALTY NISSAN MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Visibility/WiperDec 2019 · ODI 11287052Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE WERE UNCLEAR AND WERE COVERED WITH A FILM AND SPOTS. THE FAILUER CREATED A VISIBILITY HAZARD. WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDOWS BECAME FOGGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Power TrainNov 2019 · ODI 11278597Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE ENGINE REVVED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX TIMES BEFORE THE CONTACT FINALLY MADE IT TO THE EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL THE POLICE TO MAKE A TURN OFF THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ATLANTA BEST USED CARS (5141 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071, (770) 449-9711). THE DEALER WAS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE AND HAD NOT YET CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Reported
Nov 2019
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Electrical SystemOct 2019 · ODI 11270675Details +

SPEEDOMETER SOME TIMES STOP WORKING, AND DRIVER SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND DON'T RETRACTS BY IT SELF

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11270675 at NHTSA →
Power TrainOct 2019 · ODI 11267786Details +

I OWN A 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE AND THE CVT TRANSMISSION FEELS SLUGGISH AND ACTS AS IF IT IS SLIPPING. IT REVS UP HIGH BUT DOES NOT ACCELERATE QUICKLY. THEN THE CAR CATCHES UP AND BEGINS TO PICK UP SPEED. I MUST ACCELERATE HARD TO GET UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE ENGINE SOUNDS AS IF IT IS ACCELERATING THAN DECELERATING. I GET THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT IN CITY TRAFFIC. I BELIEVE THIS CVT HAS HAD RECALLS ON IT BUT I DON'T SEE ANY ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE.

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Electrical SystemSep 2019 · ODI 11258198Details +

THE NISSAN VERSA 2017 IS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVING IN THE ROAD BECAUSE IT TURNS OFF WHILE IT'S DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I FIXED MY CAR 2 TIMES AND IT KEEPS ON HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NISSAN DOESN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY MADE ME BUY PARTS THAT THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN NEED AND THE CAR BROKE DOWN 20 MILES LATER AFTER IT BEING 'FIXED'. NOW I TOOK IT BACK AND I HAVE TO PAY AGAIN FOR IT TO BE FIXED AND IDK IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND I FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS CAR.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11258198 at NHTSA →
EngineAug 2019 · ODI 11244088Details +

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE CUT OFF. COULD NOT TURN KEY FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER. LOOKED ONLINE AND SAW THE NISSAN 2017 VERSA NOTE HAD RECALL FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. SOUNDS LIKE SAME ISSUE. VERY DANGEROUS.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11244088 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2019 · ODI 11222334Details +

CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH RANDOMLY

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Nov 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11222334 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsMay 2019 · ODI 11210400Details +

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS LOOSE.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
Apr 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11210400 at NHTSA →

This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(3)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air BagsNov 2016 · 16V724000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Air Bags · 17V275000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Electrical System · 18V551000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Crash-test ratings

2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Versa1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive313934
Versa1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive273630
Versa1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263529

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2017 Nissan Versa: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Nissan Versa?

Owners filed 72 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Nissan Versa. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (22% of complaints) and electrical system (18%).

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Versa have?

3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2017 Nissan Versa, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Versa get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Versa between 29 and 34 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.