KnownCarProblems2017 Nissan Versa Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Versa, most often about the air bags (24% of complaints, typically around 9,500 miles). It is 13th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Nissan Versa problems
Air bags
15 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
Takata recall. Front end collision that totaled vechicle, but front air bags did not go off. Side air bags went off but front did not. The accident was at approximately 45mph, front end accident, severed to miss deer and vechicle hit ditch.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact was unconscious and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was pending…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Recall was on Versa key switch, but now my speedometer not properly working, cruise control, ABS& brake lights also came on. The loyalty Nissan mechanics can't figure out what's wrong
The contact rented a 2017 Nissan Versa, equipped with continental tires, tire line: (not provided), tire size: p185/65/r15, dot number: [VIN] r tires. The contact stated that while driving about 65 MPH, the rear driver's side tire sustained a blowout. The deputy sherriff told the contact that the tire was unsafe. The…
Electrical
11 complaints · 18%Engineering flaw on Nissan's behalf. Water collects into the vehicles cabin and undercarriage and affected the electrical harness so much that it affected the braking system and ABS light to come on. I lost braking power and could of had a serious accident. My whole electrical harness is non existent at this point.…
Driving right after an automated car wash, clicking started, dash lights dimmed, car started "missing". Turn car off, could note restart, clicking in dash still happened with key out of ignition. Waited 2 hrs then started. Made it home. Next day same issue but I did not turn car off. As I am driving car seemed to…
Brakes
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles.
I've had to fix my brakes 3 times and it's only been a year, to to mention I'm still hearing a scratching sounds when I brake. So there's obviously something wrong with something else and I shouldn't be coming out of pocket this much for brakes.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle did not immediately stop, nearly causing the vehicle to crash. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
At 5:30, 1 dec 2018, driving 45 MPH nothing unusual when my car just stopped moving! I had my foot flat to the ground on the gas and it was no where! I had to through my hazards on because I was on a county road and nearly got hit! I pulled over into a neighborhood and drove some more to see if it was a freak thing…
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
Engine
8 complaints · 13%When it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came to a stop sign. I put on the brakes and the car just shut down. The car was still…
Results of complaint # 11154861 2017 Versa sv shuts down while driving problem: "when it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came…
Seat belts
6 complaints · 10%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. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle, which then crashed into the preceding vehicle. The contact…
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. I took it to the dealer who I purchased the car from (abc Nissan) and they twice refused to fix it. Than I drove…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
At 5:30, 1 dec 2018, driving 45 MPH nothing unusual when my car just stopped moving! I had my foot flat to the ground on the gas and it was no where! I had to through my hazards on because I was on a county road and nearly got hit! I pulled over into a neighborhood and drove some more to see if it was a freak thing…
When it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came to a stop sign. I put on the brakes and the car just shut down. The car was still…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Nissan Versa recalls
Electrical: ignition
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: 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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 versa vehicles manufactured august 1, 2016, to august 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation", and number 214, "side impact protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Versa
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (15 complaints, typically around 9,500 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Versa have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 21, 2018 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Nissan Versa?
- It is 13th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints, with 62 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.