2017 Nissan Versa Note Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note.

20162018
Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Nissan Versa Note Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#22 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note.

Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Nissan Versa Note

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~153,556 vehicles.

18V551000Electrical System:ignition
~153,047 affected

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.

17V275000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~509 affected

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.

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2017 Nissan Versa Note — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Nissan Versa Note has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa Note reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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