2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls and problems

The 2017 Nissan Versa Note has 2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2017 Nissan Versa Note
Photo: 2017 Nissan Versa Note by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 Versa Note model years — 4th most.

2recalls
10complaints
2crashes
0fires
4injuries
80,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Aug 21, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · 153,047 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

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 Bags

Apr 26, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V275000 · 509 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train4
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Engine1
Fuel System1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182019: 3 complaints201932021: 1 complaints20212023: 2 complaints20232024: 2 complaints20242

2017 vs. other Nissan Versa Note years

2014: 136 complaints20141362015: 87 complaints20152016: 29 complaints20162017: 10 complaints20172018: 3 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20191

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, the latest from Aug 21, 2018 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (4), air bags (2), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.