2017 Nissan Versa S 5MT
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- Photo: 2012 Nissan Versa SV in Titanium Metallic, Front Left, 12-25-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 SV in Titanium, Front Left, 2023-12-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Nissan Versa in cyan (resprayed), rear left, 10-11-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Versa 2016 interior by Bnuuy, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Nissan Versa S 5MT is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,990 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Versa measures 175.4 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,390 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $12,885 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L HR16DE Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), dual fuel injector, Twin CVTCS |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 109 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC with Continuously Variable valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), intake and exhaust |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection, dual injectors per cylinder |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.727 (31 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.047 (57 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.392 (84 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.029 (113 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.82 (142 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.545 |
| Final Drive | 4.066 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam (integrated stabilizer) |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 20.0 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 8.0 in diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Tires Front | 185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.1° |
| Departure Angle | 20.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,390 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59% / 41% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan VERSA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 22, 2018 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 18V551000
Apr 26, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
NHTSA campaign 17V275000
Oct 11, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA campaign 16V724000
62 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan VERSA
Owner Complaints
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan VERSA (9 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.