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2017 Nissan Versa NoteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-551 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Nissan Versa Note
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints104 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage87kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Nissan Versa Note has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train40
Electrical system20
Air bags22
Fuel/propulsion system10
Engine10
Steering10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 18V-551 · Aug 21, 2018 · 153,047 vehicles · 94,861 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2018 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 17V-275 · Apr 26, 2017 · 509 vehicles · 374 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Versa Note year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa Note median. How we score

'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Nissan Versa Note safety ratings

2017 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2017 Nissan Versa Note frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Versa Note owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11505619 · Feb 5, 2023
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…
Complaint 11398817 · Mar 2, 2021 · 86,511 miles
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…
Complaint 11278597 · Nov 7, 2019 · 105,000 miles

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