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2017 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

28/100

#14 most-complained of 19 Versa years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Nissan Versa has 62 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 28 out of 100 — #14 highest of 19 Versa model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (15 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes and 6 injuries.

Complaints
62
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 36 hwy

Top 2017 Nissan Versa problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags15 (24%)
  2. Electrical System12 (19%)
  3. Other12 (19%)
  4. Brakes9 (15%)
  5. Engine9 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain9 (15%)
  7. Fuel System6 (10%)
  8. Seat Belts6 (10%)
  9. Structure & Body5 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
2017 Nissan Versa complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2017Mar 2018Feb 2019Dec 2019Sep 2020Jan 2022Jul 2023May 2025
93 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Mar 2026; peak Nov 2018 (6).

2017 Nissan Versa recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution67168130
2016Good4480030
2017Good2862330
2018Good3355230
2019Best024132

All Nissan Versa years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Versa a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Nissan Versa ranks #14 of 19 among Versa model years (Complaint Index 28/100, verdict: Good). It has 62 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (15 complaints), electrical system (12 complaints), and brakes (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 27,007 miles.
Does the 2017 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa, most recently reported 2018, covering electrical system and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Versa?
EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Versa at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.