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2017 Nissan Versa

The 2017 Nissan Versa is a compact car, rated at 34 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2017 Nissan Versa
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Combined MPG
34
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$17,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeNissan
ModelVersa
Model year2017
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG31
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG34
CO₂ tailpipe260 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1850

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Versa34 MPG combined
Versa29 MPG combined
Versa30 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City31 MPG
Highway39 MPG
Combined34 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Versa34 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 8% more efficient than the Versa's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$299/mo
Amount financed
$15,300
Total interest
$2,662
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5-year fuel cost
$5,912

$1,182/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG34
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Frontal crash
Rollover

Recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION18V551000 · 2018-08-21

    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.

    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.

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW16V724000 · 2016-10-11

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE17V275000 · 2017-04-26

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2017 Nissan Versa?

The 2017 Nissan Versa is EPA-rated at 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway).

Is the 2017 Nissan Versa reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Nissan Versa?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2017 Nissan Versa costs roughly $1,182 per year to fuel, or about $5,912 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2017 Nissan Versa?

The 2017 Nissan Versa is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC