2017 Chevrolet Volt vs 2017 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 693 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,169 | 109 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 29–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,675 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 307 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 233 | 6 |
| Power Train | 219 | 9 |
| Engine | 181 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 15 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 122 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 38 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Volt
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.