2017 Nissan Versa Note problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Air Bags (2) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition 2018-08-21 · campaign 18V551000 · 153,047 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-04-26 · campaign 17V275000 · 509 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (107)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-07 · Electrical System · 80,000 mi“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 i…”
2024-06-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors …”
2023-04-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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.…”
2023-02-05 · Power Train“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 …”
2021-03-02 · Suspension · 86,511 mi“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 sa…”
2019-11-07 · Power Train · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to the floorboard and the engine revved; however, the vehicle would not move forward. the contact coasted to the side of the road. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle finally moved…”
2019-10-10 · Power Train · 46,000 mi“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 ac…”
2019-08-15 · Engine · 44,000 mi“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.…”
2018-05-24 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. the contact stated that there was premature rust on the vehicle, and the steering bolts, steering arm, and bushings were prematurely worn. the vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the dealer (maus nissan, 3939 us-19, new port richey, f…”
2017-09-05 · Air Bags · 11,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. while at a stop, the driver made a turn, failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle, and crashed into the other vehicle. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was damaged and w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.