The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Versa · 2017
2017 Nissan Versa. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 31 / 39 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 27 / 36 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 26 / 35 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,300 and 59,000 miles. Median 31,100, from 40 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 10,300 | 3,000–32,200 | 11 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 46,000 | 15,200–95,800 | 9 |
| Brakes | 19,000 | 6,000–31,500 | 8 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 22,000 | 8,500–57,700 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 32% |
| Brakes | 20% |
| Seat belts | 15% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
18V551000 Aug 2018 Electrical System / Ignition
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.
Remedy. 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.
17V275000 Apr 2017 Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
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.
Remedy. 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.
16V724000 Oct 2016 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 114
Nissan filed 114 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- Engine turns off or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient temperatures…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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