What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa?

Owners name air bags most often, with 17 complaints. Power train and electrical problems follow with 13 each. The full list of groups is in the problems section above.

Does the 2017 Nissan Versa have any recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows 3 recalls for this model year. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints are there for the 2017 Nissan Versa?

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file. These are unverified owner reports.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Versa get?

See the fuel economy section on this page, which is built from EPA data.

Is the 2017 Nissan Versa reliable?

The complaint groups above show where owners report trouble, with air bags at 17 complaints. Compare this year with other years of the same model in the by-year section.

2017 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Nissan Versa^[1]. The by-year data also shows 3 recalls for this model year^[2].

72owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[2]

29–34MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Air Bags. 17 complaints^[4]. In the stories we read, owners describe air bags that stayed shut during a crash, and bags that went off after a tire failure. Others say they waited a long time for parts to finish a recall repair.
Power Train. 13 complaints^[5]. Owners describe the car losing power or stalling on the road, especially in cold weather. Some say the car stopped answering the gas pedal, and others describe a sluggish, slipping feel when they speed up.
Electrical System. 13 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the car shutting off while moving, a speedometer that quits, and water getting into the cabin. One owner got stuck behind a door lock that would not open.
Unknown Or Other. 12 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single component group.
Brakes. 9 complaints^[8]. Owners describe squealing and grinding when they slow down, and a pedal that sinks toward the floor. Some say they paid for repeated brake repairs, and a few say the car did not slow when they pressed the pedal.
Engine. 9 complaints^[9].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 7 complaints^[10].
Seat Belts. 6 complaints^[11].

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Versa is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Ignition (18V551), August 2018. About 153,047 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V275), April 2017. About 509 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Side/Window (16V724), October 2016. About 1,754 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	31 / 39 / 34	$1,950
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	27 / 36 / 30	$2,250
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	26 / 35 / 29	$2,300

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[17]	n/a	4	n/a	4	14.3%
5 HB FWD^[18]	n/a	3	n/a	4	14.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder^[19]	109 hp

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Versa model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	354	8
2008	381	7
2009	504	7
2010	269	7
2011	269	6
2012	486	10
2013	204	1
2014	343	4
2015	254	2
2016	110	0
2017	72	3
2018	60	3
2019	25	1
2020	64	2
2021	32	3
2022	20	0
2023	37	1
2024	96	1
2025	12	0

NHTSA's counts for the Versa show 72 complaints and 3 recalls for 2017^[2]. Among the 19 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 11 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (12) and the most are for 2009 (504)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Versa?

The 2017 Versa has 72 complaints on file^[1]. Air bags are the biggest group, with 17 complaints^[4]. Power train and electrical complaints follow, with 13 each^[5]^[6]. Some of these reports describe crashes, so the air bag and brake stories deserve a close look^[1]. Check the recalls section on this page, and ask a seller whether the recall repairs were finished.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa?: Owners name air bags most often, with 17 complaints^[4]. Power train and electrical problems follow with 13 each^[5]^[6]. The full list of groups is in the problems section above.
Does the 2017 Nissan Versa have any recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows 3 recalls for this model year^[2]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints are there for the 2017 Nissan Versa?: NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified owner reports.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Versa get?: See the fuel economy section on this page, which is built from EPA data.
Is the 2017 Nissan Versa reliable?: The complaint groups above show where owners report trouble, with air bags at 17 complaints^[4]. Compare this year with other years of the same model in the by-year section.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Versa

2012 486 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 343 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 254 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 110 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 this page
2025 12 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Versa

Other Nissan models from 2017

2017 Nissan Armada 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 Nissan Maxima 106 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Nissan Murano 107 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Nissan Pathfinder 186 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 Nissan Rogue 600 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 Nissan Sentra 231 complaints, 3 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2017: compact cars

2017 Ford Focus 907 complaints, 10 recalls
2017 Honda Civic 605 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 Hyundai Accent 68 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 Kia Forte 305 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 1 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Toyota Yaris 31 complaints, 3 recalls

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Nissan Versa (11 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Versa model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
17 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,320). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the seat belts component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 18V551, filed August 21, 2018: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V275, filed April 26, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V724, filed October 11, 2016: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: frontal 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: frontal 3 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 109 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Nissan Versa: problems, recalls and fuel economy