2017 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Nissan Versa has a complaint index of 28, ranks 14th out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 62 complaints, 3 recalls, and 9 crash reports, with airbags the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 28/100
- #14 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 62
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 36 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2017 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags15 (24%)
- Electrical System12 (19%)
- Other12 (19%)
- Brakes9 (15%)
- Engine9 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (15%)
- Fuel System6 (10%)
- Seat Belts6 (10%)
- Structure & Body5 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Frontal airbags reportedly failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end crashes around 35 to 60 mph.
- Some owners describe brake pedals sinking toward the floor or losing stopping power, including one report of the pedal traveling to the floor at 4,000 miles.
- One report described the vehicle jerking, shaking, and swerving at 40 to 46 mph before striking an object.
- A passenger seat belt was found stuck and damaged in the latch on a nearly new vehicle at 64 miles.
- One owner reported the transmission dropping out on the highway, causing a sudden loss of speed and a later collision.
- A passenger door was reported catching on interior trim, with the window sticking or coming off track.
2017 Nissan Versa recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V551000Aug 21, 2018Electrical System153,047 vehicles
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 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.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 17V275000Apr 26, 2017Airbags509 vehicles
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 16V724000Oct 11, 2016Airbags1,754 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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."
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.
Remedy: 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.
2017 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Nissan Versa reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Versa a complaint index of 28, one of the lower scores among the 19 model years tracked, and it carries a Good verdict relative to other Versa years.
- What problems does the 2017 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 62 complaints for the 2017 Versa, with airbags as the top problem area (15 complaints, 24% share), followed by electrical system and brakes issues.
- Does the 2017 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Versa covering the airbag ring plate, side curtain airbag seams, and an ignition switch electrical issue; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Versa compare to other years?
- The 2017 Versa ranks 14th worst out of 19 years with a complaint index of 28, well below years like 2009 (index 100) and 2012 (index 94) that carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Versa?
- EPA rates the 2017 Versa at 30 mpg combined (27 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.