repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Versa, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-551 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Nissan Versa has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system
15Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
14Engine3 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
2Visibility/wiper
2Wheels
2Structure
54 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Air bags | 15 | 9 |
| Engine | 14 | 3 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Nissan Versa recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Versa year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2018 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Versa owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Car jerks and doesn’t go into gear right away. Never know when it will happen. There is a notice from Nissan that it happens because of short in tail light. Happened approx 3 yrs ago and has started again but worse. It is available for inspection No recall but very unsafe. While attempting to cross…
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 4 MPH, the vehicle was shaking violently. There were no warning lights illuminated. When the heater was activated, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
loss of power when using turn signal on highway changing lanes and making left or right turn on city streets. Once the signal is off I can accelerate. Left turn signal becomes more rapid as well. The Versa has a manual transmission. recurring issue for a month.
Own a 2018 Versa?
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