NISSAN VERSA NOTE · model year

2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2017NISSANVERSA NOTE carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with 3/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2017 VERSA NOTE is power train with 4 filings, followed by air bags (2) and electrical system (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2017 VERSA NOTE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

13
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

13 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: 3/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN4
AIR BAGS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STEERING1
ENGINE1
SUSPENSION1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

Recalls (2)

17V27500026/04/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

18V55100021/08/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 t

Recent Complaints

20241007ELECTRICAL 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.

Mileage: 80,000

20240603ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

20240603FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

20230406CrashAIR 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.

20230205POWER 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.

20210302POWER 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!

Mileage: 86,511

20210302SUSPENSION

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!

Mileage: 86,511

20191107POWER 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.

Mileage: 105,000

20191010POWER 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.

Mileage: 46,000

20190815ENGINE

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.

Mileage: 44,000

20180524STRUCTURE: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.

20180524STEERING

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.

20170905CrashAIR 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 *TR

Mileage: 11,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE have?
The 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of 3/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
Yes, the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE?
The most-complained component for the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE is POWER TRAIN with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.