2017 Nissan Versa — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 62 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	354
2008	381
2009	502
2010	267
2011	268
2012	485
2013	204
2014	205
2015	168
2016	79
2017	62
2018	54
2019	24
2020	63
2021	31
2022	18
2023	37
2024	93
2025	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 24%

24% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260327

I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN VERSA IN SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2017. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, I BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD SCREECH WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MAKE ALMOST A GRINDING SOUND WHEN MAKING A HARD BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170829

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20231112

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN VERSA IN SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2017. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, I BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD SCREECH WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MAKE ALMOST A GRINDING SOUND WHEN MAKING A HARD BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170829

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231201

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161202 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016.

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.

Campaign 16V724000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170612 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles.

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.

Campaign 17V275000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181001 — electrical system

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 18V551000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture