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2017 Nissan Versa Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
15%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
27,112miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Nissan Versa, 15% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,112 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.

“With the seat belt on passenger side light pops on stating not connect, my transmission is slipping it also jumped in drive while sitting in park, an there were a recall on the springs were not fixed. This vehicle is the only one that I have”

NHTSA complaint #11298203, filed 2020-01, 32,225 miles

“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

“Transmission failed 2x within 6 months extended warranty was 5k miles past 130k max mileage coverage 2nd transmission went out going 20 mph and revved up to 25mph and transmission failed. 1st time it went out I was in Cleveland on a busy road making a turn and transmission went out. Cars were beeping behind me. Issue is unknown as to why transmission keeps going out but is a safety issue. 2nd transmission was used with only 30-40k miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11497292, filed 2022-12

“On Oct 29, 2021 at 4:30pm I got into my car and had no gears. The car went into drive but the car would not shift into gear. The drivetran would not engage for any gear even if shifted to the gear. The car shifted gears and drove without issue this morning.”

NHTSA complaint #11438681, filed 2021-10

“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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025433%
20243435%
20231541%
2022735%
2021928%
20201625%
20191146%
20181018%
2017915%
20162025%
20154728%
20148240%
20137336%
201216334%
201183%
201062%
2009204%
2008174%
2007134%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Versa

Air bags
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology