2017 Nissan Versa: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
The vehicle was involved in a side impact collision at a high rate of speed. the vehicle was deemed a total loss after the accident, as the side impact was the drivers side door and wheel well. the air bags never deployed, despite the high rate of speed and the entire front drivers side of the vehicle being affected.
To whom it may concern the tint on all four of my doors is obstructing my site with windows up my back window has bubbles all through it. mike erdman nissan has replaced that one one time and it’s bubbled again. they refuse to replace the door window tint and said it was self inflicted. i have also tried to contact the tint department at the dealership numerous times and the dealership said they would have them call
On 3/21/25 i was informed by malik's auto repair that i need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. after researching, i found that many nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. i contacted nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made for my make and model. it is a safety issue because at any time the car could stop causing an accident or fatality. als
Car was purchased september 2024 for my grandson. this car was garaged until mid-march when my grandson received his driver's license. end of march 2025, car was in the dealership for service and a complimentary multipoint inspection was done. on may 14, 2025, my grandson was driving to school in the rain. all of a sudden, water starts gushing out of the glove compartment. the whole interior was flooded includin
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering VERSA NOTE, VERSA. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.