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2017 Nissan Versa

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Versa.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Nissan Versa is a passenger car fitted with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, requiring 3.7 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil and rated by the EPA at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. Its owner-reported reliability profile includes 62 complaints and 3 recalls, with air bags representing the most common complaint category. Set against the full 2007–2025 Versa complaint arc—where 2009 registers 502 complaints and 2025 registers 11—the 2017 model lands well below that peak, a position that points to a comparatively settled, though not issue-free, record for researchers weighing this model year.

Model year202520242023202220212017201620132011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy31/39/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI T4 · 470 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI T4 · 470 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165461HK0A
Spark plug224011HC1B
Battery24410ZW40C
Front wiper blades28890ZR81A discontinued · alt 28890EL000
Serpentine belt117201KT0A
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filter272771KK0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.4 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight2456 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 39 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Versa of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.20 sec — 2017 SV Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017SV Sedan 1.6L I-49.20 sec17.10 sec109 hpFWD
2015Note SR Hatchback 1.6L I-49.90 sec17.60 sec109 hpFWD
2015Note SR Hatchback 1.6L I-410.30 sec17.70 sec109 hpFWD
2014Note S Hatchback 1.6L I-49.50 sec17.20 sec109 hpFWD
2014Note SV Hatchback w/SL Tech Package 1.6L I-410.10 sec17.60 sec109 hpFWD
2014Note SV Hatchback w/SL Tech Package 1.6L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec109 hpFWD
20121.6 SL Pure Drive Sedan 1.6L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec109 hpFWD
20121.6 SL Pure Drive Sedan 1.6L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec109 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.3
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0-8.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)58.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub183.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.88-4.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity3.70-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberT4
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca
Standard BCI Group Number51R

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish0.787
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter8.040

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6014 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
314.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
460.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., step 2: 6026 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2+ 60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 10.00 mm from thread end and point B = 40.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.15 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
575 degrees75 degrees
675 degrees-75 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6024 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
260.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows complaints peaked in 2009 at 502 and then fell steadily, reaching a low of 79 complaints in 2016. In 2017 complaints dropped further to 62, while recalls increased to three (from zero in 2016) and investigations remained at one. Compared with the following year, 2018 had slightly fewer complaints (54) but similar recall (two) and investigation (one) counts. Thus, 2017 lies on the continuing downward trend in complaints but shows a modest uptick in recalls whose specific causes are not detailed in the data. Overall, the 2017 Nissan Versa presents fewer complaints than most prior model years, making it a reasonable used‑car choice provided any outstanding recalls are verified and resolved.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
108
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
62
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags10
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train4
Service Brakes4
Structure3
Electrical System3
Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V551000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 21/08/2018

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… 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…

16V724000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 11/10/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Versa take?

3.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Versa have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Versa get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined mpg.