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2017 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
15%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
19,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Nissan Versa, 15% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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've had to fix my brakes 3 times and it's only been a year, to to mention I'm still hearing a scratching sounds when I brake. So there's obviously something wrong with something else and I shouldn't be coming out of pocket this much for brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #11160945, filed 2018-12, 18,000 miles

“I purchased my 2017 Nissan Versa in september 11th, 2017. Within 2 weeks, I began having brake issues. The car would screech when slowing down and make almost a grinding sound when making a hard brake. I took it to the dealer who I purchased the car from (abc Nissan) and they twice refused to fix it. Than I drove across town to another dealer (midway Nissan) who admitted that it was a known defect and said it simply needed more grease. About a week after being fixed, the problem continued. …”

NHTSA complaint #11042837, filed 2017-11, 3,000 miles

“I purchased my 2017 Nissan Versa in july of 2017, with 10 miles on it and that was the 10 miles that I put on it during the test drive. March of 2019 my brakes start to make this high pitch sound when I break. My car does not have 28,000 miles on it yet. Took it to midas (because brakes are not covered under the warranty) and they told me my front break pads were thin, so had those replaced. Three days later the sound is back. So midas did not fix the problem they just took me for $200.00. My car is still making the high pitch sound when breaking.”

NHTSA complaint #11196625, filed 2019-04, 27,000 miles

“2017 Nissan Versa sedan fwd. Brakes are going to floor when pedal is pressed. It slowly floats to the floor but is not a reproducible act every time. Seems the master brake cylinder could have a porous side wall? Will take to dealer to evaluate and possible replacement on warranty since 4000 miles on car.”

NHTSA complaint #11030255, filed 2017-09, 4,000 miles

“When I first got my car it was feeling like it was going in and out of gears (still do). My brakes aren't good and when I start my car from not driving for hours it make a loud noise.”

NHTSA complaint #11307231, filed 2020-02

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
202422%
202215%
202126%
202069%
2019417%
2018611%
2017915%
2016911%
20152012%
20143115%
20133417%
2012327%
201152%
201062%
2009122%
2008174%
2007113%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Versa

Air bags
15 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Versa

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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