2017 Nissan Versa Note Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,511miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,511 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I own a 2017 Nissan Versa Note and the CVT transmission feels sluggish and acts as if it is slipping. It revs up high but does not accelerate quickly. Then the car catches up and begins to pick up speed. I must accelerate hard to get up to highway speed and the engine sounds as if it is accelerating than decelerating. I get the same problem when accelerating from a stop light in city traffic. I believe this CVT has had recalls on it but I don't see any on my particular vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11267786, filed 2019-10, 46,000 miles“2017 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 L 1598 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve Odometer: 43408 COMPLAINT: Customer states, while driving vehicle will jerk and then engine light came on. Customer added oil. Technician confirmed customers concern. Technician scanned for trouble codes and found P285A. Technician performed P285A diagnostic procedure and confirmed transmission will need to be replaced. The above is the report from the auto shop. My car started jerking while driving on a slope, in heavy traffic which obviously made me very worried especially when you have no lane to exit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11505619, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
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- 10227268Nov 23, 2022DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or…
- 10222714Sep 27, 2022CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10199148Jun 9, 2021CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10190200Mar 1, 2021CVT OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS USING FLUORESCENT DYE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10176204May 11, 2020CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns…
- 10176203May 11, 2020CVT Repairs Repair Recommendation: Dealers are advised to use all diagnostic information available in the ESM, TSBs, and ASIST to determine the appropriate repair for a…
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- 10173617Mar 5, 20202013-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please…
- 10173603Mar 5, 20202013-2017 VERSA SEDAN AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Versa Note
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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