Owners have filed 13 complaints
about the 2017 Nissan Versa Note with NHTSA between 2017 and 2024.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 7
Against the median year of the Nissan Versa Note. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
30.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2017 compares with every other Nissan Versa Note
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2017 Nissan Versa Note
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Transmission & Drivetrain
430.8%
Median failure at 86,511 miles
Airbags
215.4%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 11,000 mi
Electrical System
215.4%
Median failure at 80,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
17.7%
Suspension
17.7%
Median failure at 86,511 miles
Body & Structure
17.7%
Steering
17.7%
Engine & Cooling
17.7%
Median failure at 44,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
114.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
228.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
342.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
114.3%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Frontal crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2017 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD
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14.7% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2017peak 2Oct 2024
Recalls on the 2017 Nissan Versa Note
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201844013,223 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system, a spring in the ignition switch could wear and break. This may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off and the airbag system to lose power. The resulting loss of motive power, and change in steering and brake forces could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, in the event of a crash, this may also cause the airbags not to function. Correction: Dealers will inspect the lot number of the ignition switch, and replace it with a new one if it is affected. Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the ignition key ring, such as additional keys, key chains, etc.
Recall 2017227107 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the ring plate that secures the frontal passenger airbag cushion to the assembly housing may not have sufficient yield strength due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause the airbag cushion to separate from the ring plate when the airbag is deployed which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front passenger side airbag module.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Las Vegas, NVCrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11515877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,000 milesAthens, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11021455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 80,000 milesAngleton, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11618393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbridge, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors
NHTSA complaint #11592297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbridge, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors
NHTSA complaint #11592297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NVCrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11515877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tamuning, GU
POWER TRAIN
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 P285A diagnostic procedure and confirmed transmission will need to be replaced. The above is the report from the auto shop. My car started jerking while driving on a slope, in heavy traffic which obviously made me very worried especially when you have no lane to exit. I specifically wanted to buy a newish pre-owned car to avoid expensive issues such as the one above. The odometer is only at +40000 miles, the car has been used only for 3-4 years. Please address.
NHTSA complaint #11505619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,511 milesWintervile, GA
POWER TRAIN
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!
NHTSA complaint #11398817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,511 milesWintervile, GA
SUSPENSION
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!
NHTSA complaint #11398817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesHapeville, NY
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE ENGINE REVVED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX TIMES BEFORE THE CONTACT FINALLY MADE IT TO THE EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL THE POLICE TO MAKE A TURN OFF THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ATLANTA BEST USED CARS (5141 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071, (770) 449-9711). THE DEALER WAS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE AND HAD NOT YET CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
NHTSA complaint #11278597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesSaint Augustine, FL
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11267786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesST. Augustine, FL
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11244088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Richey, FL
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #11097831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Richey, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #11097831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,000 milesAthens, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11021455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
