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2017 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
13%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
8,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Nissan Versa, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 1 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.

“When it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came to a stop sign. I put on the brakes and the car just shut down. The car was still in drive. There was no check engine light or warning prior to, during, or after the time the car shut down. I had to turn the ignition to the off position. Put the car in park. Then cranked the car back up to drive out the way of the cars behind me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11154861, filed 2018-11, 8,500 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

“Hydrocarbons are leaking into the car cabin. I have taken my car to Nissan several times and had two regional tech specialists look at the vehicle. I even gave Nissan the name of the mechanics that found the leak as well as a copy of my medical record that said I had carbon dioxide poisoning. The last inspection I had with Nissan they refused to give me a copy of the invoice/workorder. Nissan said if I wanted a copy I would have to go through the legal department. Now the check engine light is on. I bought the car brand new. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323126, filed 2020-05

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic retrieved fault code: P0705 indicating the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,799.”

NHTSA complaint #11487823, filed 2022-10, 107,799 miles

“Car will only start sporadically. Had both camshaft sensors replaced, check engine light still on. Unable to predict when vehicle will start. Sometimes it will rev up but wont actually start. Dealership says it needs ECM and engine harness replaced. I have had to get it towed several times from several random parking lots or streets because it wouldn't start. Wont pass an emissions test even though sensors were replaced, check engine lights wont go off.”

NHTSA complaint #11524601, filed 2023-05

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025325%
20245355%
20232362%
2022630%
2021516%
20201422%
2019313%
20181425%
2017813%
20161012%
20152615%
20143718%
20132613%
20125010%
2011114%
2010176%
2009184%
200872%
200793%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Versa

Air bags
15 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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