repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Versa, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-551 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Nissan Versa has problems
62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system
9Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Structure
3Steering
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Nissan Versa 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags: side/window
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…
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 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 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Versa owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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
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