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ProblemsByVin Index / 2017-NISSAN-VERSA / COMPLAINTS
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2017 Nissan Versa owner complaints

62 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 6 complaints shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/13/2022 ODI #11497292.0

Transmission failed 2x within 6 months extended warranty was 5k miles past 130k max mileage coverage 2nd transmission went out going 20 mph and revved up to 25mph and transmission failed. 1st time it went out I was in Cleveland on a busy road making a turn and transmission went out. Cars were beeping behind me. Issue is unknown as to why transmission keeps going out but is a safety issue. 2nd transmission was used with only 30-40k miles on it.

12/03/2018 22,000 mi ODI #11155733.0

At 5:30, 1 dec 2018, driving 45 MPH nothing unusual when my car just stopped moving! I had my foot flat to the ground on the gas and it was no where! I had to through my hazards on because I was on a county road and nearly got hit! I pulled over into a neighborhood and drove some more to see if it was a freak thing but it happened about 8 more times (really quickly like the engine died for 10 seconds, came back, died again; I was just jolting forward when it came back on!) it was totally and completely unsafe to drive so I had to have it towed to my Nissan dealership! It sounds exactly like what happened to the guy in charlottesville, where I am close and I would bet money it's the exact same issue they found in his car but Nissan needs to do something! I was just there 3 weeks ago for my

12/01/2023 77,645 mi ODI #11557873.0

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the transmission was flushed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle after the vehicle had been serviced at an independent mechanic, ten months later, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clunking sound. The mechanic informed the con

11/30/2018 8,500 mi ODI #11155226.0

Results of complaint # 11154861 2017 versa sv shuts down while driving problem: "when it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came to a stop sign. I put on the brakes and the car shut down. The car was still in drive. There was no check engine light or warning prior to, during, or after the time the car shut down. I had to turn the ignition to the off position. Then put the car in park. Then crank the car back up to drive out the way of the cars behind me. I drove the car to the nearest Nissan dealership. They check the car. There were no codes in the computer. The dealership is going to

11/29/2018 8,500 mi ODI #11154861.0

When it is cold outside the engine stalls or lose power during acceleration. Today 11/29/2018 it was 28 degrees. I warmed the car up for a few minutes because of the stalling problem. I was driving on the street for two miles when I came to a stop sign. I put on the brakes and the car just shut down. The car was still in drive. There was no check engine light or warning prior to, during, or after the time the car shut down. I had to turn the ignition to the off position. Put the car in park. Then cranked the car back up to drive out the way of the cars behind me. I drove the car to the nearest Nissan dealership. They check the car. There were no codes in the computer. The dealership is going to keep the car overnight and test drive it in the morning when it is cold. I am very di

10/29/2021 ODI #11438681.0

On Oct 29, 2021 at 4:30pm I got into my car and had no gears. The car went into drive but the car would not shift into gear. The drivetran would not engage for any gear even if shifted to the gear. The car shifted gears and drove without issue this morning.

visibility 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/05/2019 38,000 mi ODI #11287052.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Nissan versa. The contact stated that all the windows on the vehicle were unclear and were covered with a film and spots. The failuer created a visibility hazard. While driving, the windows became fogged. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 38,000.

11/23/2025 ODI #11701055.0

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 me back several times throughout the last four years and they have yet to do it. if you cannot help me, can you direct me to where I can get the help I need for my windows also the three pictures that I have sent in is from one of the windows with the window up the one with it down and the back window.

other 2 complaints shown

11/27/2017 ODI #11048808.0

When engine is cold and then started. Air conditioner making metal scraping or compressor making scratching sound. Metal against metal

10/05/2021 ODI #11435550.0

When it rains, water flows through the filter cabin water to collect below the windshield and, when the collected water doesn't drain, it flows into the car on the front passenger side floor. The water trough runs under the windshield wipers runs from one side of the car to the other. the trough collects water and has the drains on each side get plugged, water collects in the trough and will slosh back and forth especially when you are driving and making turns. There is an entry hole (filter cabin, i believe) that then lets the built up water flow right into the passenger side floor. My carpet becomes wet from the front passenger side to the back passenger side. I have called my dealership and they have no clue. the Nissan dealership wanted me to leave my car for two days for a diagnosi

body 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
11/21/2024 ODI #11626700.0

Hood latch allowed hood to fly open at 30 mph, causing $3100 worth of damage to car, Potentially causing serious other vehicular/occupant injuries. Apparently the latch was inadvertently engaged, but the secondary latch did not hold and let the hood fly open. This incident happened 8/2023 but was not reported to Nissan and while estimate was obtained, repairs were not made.

10/22/2018 16,700 mi ODI #11141888.0

My passenger door has been catching on something as it opens. The black plastic piece that stretches out as you open the door is visibly scratched, as if it is catching on metal in the door. The window also has been getting stuck and would not roll down all the way. This weekend the door was hard to open, and when I opened the door, the window got off track. My boyfriend and I tried to see if we could move it, but did not want to mess it up any more than it already was. He went to roll it down just a little, and the whole window shattered. I dont know what caused this, because the car has never been in an accident. The car was off and parked.

electrical 2 complaints shown

11 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/12/2023 ODI #11554701.0

Passenger door lock/unlocked, not working. Buzz noise when operating key fob; actuator malfunction. Can't open door manually.

10/24/2019 ODI #11270675.0

Speedometer some times stop working, and driver seat belt is loose and don't retracts by it self

airbags 2 complaints shown

14 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
11/03/2017 3,000 mi Crash ODI #11042837.0

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 weeks later, I was on the freeway and attempting to slow down to stopped traffic when the brakes locked up and would not allow me to stop. I attempted to steer in the direction of the side lane, but was unable to avoid the collision with the car in front of me. The airbags immediately deployed and al

10/29/2017 ODI #11040943.0

Takata recall - Nissan dealer in glendale heights, il has repeatedly stated that they will call me when the part/s have arrived. It has been over six months

brakes 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/12/2018 18,000 mi ODI #11160945.0

I've had to fix my brakes 3 times and it's only been a year, to to mention I'm still hearing a scratching sounds when I brake. So there's obviously something wrong with something else and I shouldn't be coming out of pocket this much for brakes.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

12/10/2019 37,549 mi ODI #11288191.0

Recall was on versa key switch, but now my speedometer not properly working, cruise control, ABS& brake lights also came on. The loyalty Nissan mechanics can't figure out what's wrong

engine 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
10/06/2021 Crash ODI #11435721.0

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

Showing 300 of 62 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Nissan/Versa#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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