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2017 Nissan Versa Note Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Versa Note has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Nissan Versa Note owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, describing incidents dated September 1, 2017 to October 4, 2024.

Most-cited components

Power Train 4 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11618393 · Filed October 7, 2024
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…
ODI #11592297 · Filed June 3, 2024
The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors
ODI #11515877 · Filed April 6, 2023
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…

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Ignition Switch may Turn Off

NHTSA #18V551000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 153,047 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 1, 2018 · Vehicles built February 14, 2017 – August 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bag Cushion may Separate from Assembly

NHTSA #17V275000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 509 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 12, 2017 · Vehicles built February 17, 2017 – February 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 2

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

15% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

10 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note.

Electrical System

ODI #11618393

Incident: October 4, 2024 · Filed: October 7, 2024

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.

Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11592297

Incident: June 1, 2024 · Filed: June 3, 2024

The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors

Air Bags

ODI #11515877

Crash 3 injuries

Incident: August 12, 2022 · Filed: April 6, 2023

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.

Power Train

ODI #11505619

Incident: January 16, 2023 · Filed: February 5, 2023

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.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11398817

Incident: February 2, 2021 · Filed: March 2, 2021

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!

Power Train

ODI #11278597

Incident: November 4, 2019 · Filed: November 7, 2019

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.

Power Train

ODI #11267786

Incident: October 1, 2019 · Filed: October 10, 2019

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.

Engine

ODI #11244088

Incident: August 14, 2019 · Filed: August 15, 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.

Steering; Structure

ODI #11097831

Incident: March 1, 2018 · Filed: May 24, 2018

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11021455

Crash 1 injury

Incident: September 1, 2017 · Filed: September 5, 2017

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

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