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Nissan Versa NoteModel year report

2017 Nissan Versa Note Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and electrical system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 107 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I have a 2017 Nissan Versa Note sv and I'm having problems with the CVT transmissions slipping, and also im been having problems with the rear wheel bearings one was at around 59,000 and the next time it happened it was around 86,000. The time it happened it was under warranty the next time it I had to pay over 750$ now at 93,478 I'm hearing the same noise that the Nissan dealership said that was the wheel bearing. Can you please help!”

NHTSA complaint #11398817, filed 2021-03, 86,511 miles

Air bags: “Vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver of this vehicle rear ended another vehicle hard. Car was deemed a total loss and none of the air bags deployed resulting in semi serious injuries. Broken elbow, broken ribs, some cuts and abrasions. If air bags had deployed I believe injuries would have been minimal.”

NHTSA complaint #11515877, filed 2023-04

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to start as needed and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11618393, filed 2024-10, 80,000 miles

Engine: “Was driving on highway and engine cut off. Could not turn key for 5 minutes after. Looked online and saw the Nissan 2017 Versa Note had recall for ignition switch problems but my VIN number was not included in recall. Sounds like same issue. Very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11244088, filed 2019-08, 44,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 86,511 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201820193202120232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Versa Note · hatchback FWDnot rated4 / 2——4 · 14.7% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 107 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 107 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Versa Note

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171063,0002———Not enough data
20162941,45004—0 · FewerFalling
20158644,00024—50 · TypicalFalling
201413640,00034—75 · MoreFalling

All Nissan Versa Note model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Nissan Versa Note is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2017 Nissan Versa Note been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 86,511 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.