- The 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.
- The risk
- If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Nissan Versa Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Versa have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2018 for the ignition.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Versa year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Nissan Versa recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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Nissan Versa: every year compared
All Versa years2017 Nissan Versa vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Versa | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent | 68 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 31 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage | 28 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Mini Cooper | 18 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Toyota Yaris | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 395 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Murano | 107 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima | 106 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Versa
Does the 2017 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa: ignition (August 2018); inflator module (April 2017); side / window (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Nissan Versa had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Nissan Versa a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Nissan Versa year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Versa years have the most complaints?
2008 (381), 2007 (354). See every Nissan Versa year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Nissan Versa has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data