This page covers 3 recalls, 62 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Versa.
29–34 mpg combined
6.9–8.1 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2017 Nissan Versa, the heaviest concentration of complaints centers on the airbag and restraint systems. Owners most frequently report that airbags failed to deploy during collisions they describe as significant enough to warrant deployment, side impacts in particular come up repeatedly. Seat belt complaints follow a similar theme, with owners describing restraint system behavior that didn't meet their expectations during crashes. On the powertrain side, a smaller but notable group of owners reports transmission trouble, typically describing unusual noises and eventual failure requiring replacement. A handful of isolated reports cover unrelated issues, window tint defects, a hood latch releasing unexpectedly, and water intrusion through the HVAC system, but these don't form the kind of recurring pattern seen with the airbag and transmission complaints. The airbag non-deployment concern is the clearest thread running through this complaint set.
62
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Nissan Versa has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a key ignition system that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls involve airbag performance. The passenger frontal airbag has a ring plate that secures the airbag cushion to the assembly, and if that plate fails, the bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, reducing the protection it provides to the front passenger. The side curtain airbags on certain vehicles built within a narrow window in August 2016 have a fabric seam that can tear during deployment, which may prevent the curtain from inflating fully along the side windows and leaving occupants less protected in a side impact.
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 fabric seam on the side curtain air bags may tear when the air bag deploys, reducing its protective performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both left and right side curtain air bags at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
