2017 Nissan Versa Note Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa Note years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. That ranks 4th out of 6 Versa Note model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 86,511 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Nissan Versa Note problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 40% | 86,511 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 86,511 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors
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…
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…
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…
Other Nissan Versa Note years
← 2016 Versa Note · 2018 Versa Note →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Versa Note | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa Note | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 Versa Note | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa Note | 86 | 2 |
| 2014 Versa Note | 136 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Nissan Versa Note a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Versa Note model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.