2017 Nissan Versa
US · Compact Cars
The 2017 Nissan Versa is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.
18V551000: 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…
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…
Reported August 22, 2018. View on NHTSA
17V275000: 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.
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.
Reported April 26, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V724000: 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…
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.
Reported October 11, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 5, 2026
Data verified: November 5, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2016 Nissan Versa
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) - 2018 Nissan Versa
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2017 Nissan Versa have?
1.6L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Versa?
Combined fuel economy is 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2017 Nissan Versa front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.