2017 NISSAN VERSA
93 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (3)
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.
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. In these models, over t
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
Recent Complaints
Transmission went out on highway, car went from 70 to zero while on cruise control on 85 n in SC. Car startled again in traffic causing an accident
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE SUN'S GLARE BLINDED HER EYES WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT THE ROAD RAILINGS AND BARRIERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED SIDEWAYS AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHE SUFFERED THREE CRACKED RIBS, A BROKEN STERNUM, BRUISING TO THE LUNGS, SEAT BELT BURN TO THE NECK AND GASHES TO THE LEFT HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AS THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. A
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT 40-46 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK AND SWERVED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CONE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUAL SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE STUCK AND FAILED TO MOVE. THE ROOF OF VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF DIRT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE RENTAL COMPANY INFORMED HER THE REPAIRS W
Mileage: 35,339
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT 40-46 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK AND SWERVED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CONE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUAL SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE STUCK AND FAILED TO MOVE. THE ROOF OF VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF DIRT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE RENTAL COMPANY INFORMED HER THE REPAIRS W
Mileage: 35,339
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIGN POST, RAN OFF OF THE ROADWAY, AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED LOWER BACK, SEVERAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS, AND A SLIGHT BURN TO THE LEFT ARM FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED.
Mileage: 36,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIGN POST, RAN OFF OF THE ROADWAY, AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED LOWER BACK, SEVERAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS, AND A SLIGHT BURN TO THE LEFT ARM FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED.
Mileage: 36,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCONSCIOUS AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND WAS PENDING EVALUATION BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,0
Mileage: 9,000
TAKATA RECALL. FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED VECHICLE, BUT FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. SIDE AIR BAGS WENT OFF BUT FRONT DID NOT. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH, FRONT END ACCIDENT, SEVERED TO MISS DEER AND VECHICLE HIT DITCH.
Mileage: 10,320
I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN VERSA IN SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2017. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, I BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD SCREECH WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MAKE ALMOST A GRINDING SOUND WHEN MAKING A HARD BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM (ABC NISSAN) AND THEY TWICE REFUSED TO FIX IT. THAN I DROVE ACROSS TOWN TO ANOTHER DEALER (MIDWAY NISSAN) WHO ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT AND SAID IT SIMPLY NEEDED MORE GREASE. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER BEING FIXED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. TWO W
Mileage: 3,000
I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN VERSA IN SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2017. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, I BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD SCREECH WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MAKE ALMOST A GRINDING SOUND WHEN MAKING A HARD BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM (ABC NISSAN) AND THEY TWICE REFUSED TO FIX IT. THAN I DROVE ACROSS TOWN TO ANOTHER DEALER (MIDWAY NISSAN) WHO ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT AND SAID IT SIMPLY NEEDED MORE GREASE. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER BEING FIXED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. TWO W
Mileage: 3,000
I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN VERSA IN SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2017. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, I BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD SCREECH WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MAKE ALMOST A GRINDING SOUND WHEN MAKING A HARD BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM (ABC NISSAN) AND THEY TWICE REFUSED TO FIX IT. THAN I DROVE ACROSS TOWN TO ANOTHER DEALER (MIDWAY NISSAN) WHO ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT AND SAID IT SIMPLY NEEDED MORE GREASE. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER BEING FIXED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. TWO W
Mileage: 3,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST AND FRACTURED RIBS,
Mileage: 12,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST AND FRACTURED RIBS,
Mileage: 12,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST AND FRACTURED RIBS,
Mileage: 12,000