2017 Nissan Versa Note: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train; the 2018 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2024
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2022
“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!”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2021
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“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2019
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. The contact stated that there was premature rust on the vehicle, and the steering bolts, steering arm, and bushings were prematurely worn. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer (maus nissan, 3939 us-19, new port richey, fl 34652, (727) 478-4234) serviced the vehicle several times, but had not determined a permanent solution to prevent the rust and the steering component failures, which may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. While at a stop, the driver made a turn, failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle, and crashed into the other vehicle. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to a police impound. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was arroximately 11,000. Updated 09/19/17 *bf *bf *js *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2017 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.