Most common 2017 Nissan Versa Note problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Versa Note complaints by model year
Best Versa Note years: 2018, 2017, 2016. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015. Compare all years →
2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls (2)
Electrical system › Ignition
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
What 2017 Nissan Versa Note owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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 will need to be replaced. The above is the report from the auto shop. My car started jerking while driving on a slope, in heavy traffic which obviously made me very worried especially when you have no lane to exit. I specifically wanted to buy a newish pre-owned car to avoid expensive issues such as the one above. The odometer is only at +40000 miles, the car has been used only for 3-4 years. Please address.
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 forward. The failure occurred six times before the contact finally made it to the exit ramp off the highway. The contact had to call the police to make a turn off the street. The vehicle was towed to atlanta best used cars (5141 buford hwy, peachtree corners, ga 30071, [phone]). The dealer was still in the process of diagnosing the failure and had not yet called back. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Nissan Versa Note a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Versa Note rates better than average: 86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Versa Note at the same age. It is one of the best Versa Note years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?
The transmission & drivetrain — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, the most recent from August 21, 2018 (ignition). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Versa Note?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2017 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014 and 2015. See the full Nissan Versa Note years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Versa Note problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.