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2017 Nissan Versa Note: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, most recently filed August 2018. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Nissan Versa Note. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V551000 Filed Aug 21, 2018

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
62% repairedof 153,047 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Nissan Versa Note. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V275000 Filed Apr 26, 2017

Air Bag Cushion may Separate from Assembly

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
73.5% repairedof 509 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (10)

10 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, by component (top 8). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 10.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Versa Note years

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This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2017 Nissan Versa Note FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 18V551000 (electrical), 17V275000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Nissan Versa Note problems?

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (4), Air bags (2), Electrical system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2017 Versa Note compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2019 Nissan Versa Note model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (136). The 2017 drew 10. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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