This page covers 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note.
The dominant complaints for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note center on the powertrain, particularly the CVT transmission. Owners report transmission slipping and jerking while driving, with at least one case resulting in a full transmission replacement after a diagnostic scan confirmed the failure. Wheel bearing wear showing up before 90,000 miles appears alongside the transmission complaints in one report. On the engine side, owners describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly at speed, with the check engine light and other warning indicators coming on afterward. Airbag non-deployment during a rear-end collision shows up in the complaint set as well, with two reports touching on that system. An isolated report describes an ignition switch that failed to start the vehicle, though that appears to be a single account.
10
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Nissan Versa Note has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ignition defect that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The passenger frontal airbag also has a recall, and it represents the other significant concern here. A metal ring plate that anchors the airbag cushion to its housing may lack sufficient strength, and in a crash the cushion can tear free or deploy improperly rather than forming the protective shape intended. Either outcome reduces the airbag's ability to protect the front passenger and raises the risk of injury. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why two separate filings address the same ring plate defect. Owners should confirm with a dealer whether both remedies have been applied to their specific vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch may shift from the run position to the accessory position due to key ring weight or road vibrations, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the ignition switch as needed at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ring plate that holds the air bag cushion to the passenger front air bag assembly may fail, causing the air bag to deploy incorrectly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The metal ring holding the front passenger airbag cushion may be too weak due to a manufacturing defect. When the airbag deploys, the cushion could separate from the ring, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire front passenger airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
