2017 Nissan Versa Note Electrical Problems
13 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Electrical Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (13)
Your car unexpectedly shut off while you were driving at 45 mph. After the engine stopped, the check engine light came on along with warnings from other sensors. This type of sudden stall while driving is a serious issue that needs immediate diagnosis to determine whether it's an electrical problem, a fuel system issue, or a sensor malfunction.
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Your car is making a vacuum noise that a repair shop says requires transmission replacement. Additionally, your starter failed and wouldn't start, leaving you stranded until AAA helped—Nissan claimed this was already fixed before you bought the car, but there's no record of it. The repair shop and Nissan haven't provided assistance, and you're facing significant repair costs for both the starter (already replaced for ~$600) and the transmission. Fixing these issues will likely require professional transmission service and starter replacement by a qualified technician.
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Your car's ignition switch failed to engage when you tried to start the engine, leaving you unable to start the vehicle. This happened at around 80,000 miles. The issue may require replacing the ignition switch assembly to restore normal starting function.
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Your passenger door lock won't work properly with the key fob, and you hear a buzzing noise when you try to use it. The door lock actuator appears to be malfunctioning, and you're unable to open the door manually either. The fix will likely involve replacing the faulty door lock actuator and possibly testing the key fob wiring.
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Your car starts only occasionally and unpredictably—sometimes it will turn over but won't actually start. Even after having both camshaft sensors replaced, your check engine light remains on and your vehicle won't pass emissions testing. Your dealership has indicated the engine control module (ECM) and engine wiring harness need to be replaced to resolve the issue.
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Your car stalled at a red light and wouldn't move forward or in reverse even after restarting the engine. The engine turned on normally, but the car remained stuck until you were able to push it to a side street out of traffic. This suggests an electrical or transmission issue that prevented power from reaching the wheels despite the engine running.
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It happened on the passenger side water was filling up on the passenger side of the car about a week ago last Friday evening when I got off work I don't know where it is coming from but it is in the front and back seat of the car on the passenger side
The driver side door lock was frozen and would not open with the use of electrical button inside of car, the remote, or manually with key outside of the car. I was trapped inside of the car and could not get out of the car through the driver's side door and had to climb out of driver seat over to passenger door to get out of the car. If I was older and had health problems I would of not been able to get out of the car. Very dangerous and should not ever happen to any car door. When I took my car into my mechanics for repair, there was another Versa that was brought in for the exact same problem, unbelievable. I did write to Nissan and they had a consumer affairs person call me. I spoke to a women and she informed me that Nissan did not have any recalls for the door locks. I expressed my concern for the safety and she told me that I should of taken the car to the Nissan dealer. I told her that I was not able to get into the driver's door and had my daughter climb into the car to drive to our mechanic to have it repaired as there is not a Nissan dealer nearby.
DRIVING RIGHT AFTER AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH, CLICKING STARTED, DASH LIGHTS DIMMED, CAR STARTED "MISSING". TURN CAR OFF, COULD NOTE RESTART, CLICKING IN DASH STILL HAPPENED WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION. WAITED 2 HRS THEN STARTED. MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY SAME ISSUE BUT I DID NOT TURN CAR OFF. AS I AM DRIVING CAR SEEMED TO IMPROVE.
ENGINEERING FLAW ON NISSAN'S BEHALF. WATER COLLECTS INTO THE VEHICLES CABIN AND UNDERCARRIAGE AND AFFECTED THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS SO MUCH THAT IT AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND ABS LIGHT TO COME ON. I LOST BRAKING POWER AND COULD OF HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY WHOLE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IS NON EXISTENT AT THIS POINT. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE AT THIS POINT. THEIR HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NISSAN NEEDS A LIFETIME RECALL ON THIS OR NEEDS TO REFUND OUR MONEY BACK. I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN HOPES TO GET SOME RECONCILIATION, BUT THAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN.
SPEEDOMETER SOME TIMES STOP WORKING, AND DRIVER SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND DON'T RETRACTS BY IT SELF
THE NISSAN VERSA 2017 IS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVING IN THE ROAD BECAUSE IT TURNS OFF WHILE IT'S DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I FIXED MY CAR 2 TIMES AND IT KEEPS ON HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NISSAN DOESN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY MADE ME BUY PARTS THAT THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN NEED AND THE CAR BROKE DOWN 20 MILES LATER AFTER IT BEING 'FIXED'. NOW I TOOK IT BACK AND I HAVE TO PAY AGAIN FOR IT TO BE FIXED AND IDK IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND I FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS CAR.
CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH RANDOMLY