YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan Versa Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Nissan Versa, 8% of its 207 total complaints for the year. A related recall (15V418000) covers the start/stop switch housing. Median mileage at failure is 73,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints
17
8% of 207
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses power or shuts off suddenly while driving, sometimes accompanied by loss of steering assist.
  • Push-button start fails to engage because the brake pedal or neutral safety switch does not register properly, tied to recall 15V418000.
  • Dashboard and exterior lighting act erratically, including blinkers activating with headlights, high beams switching on unexpectedly, and interior panel lights turning on out of sequence.
  • Rear tail light or brake light bulbs burn out repeatedly and need frequent replacement.
  • Power door lock motors fail, preventing doors from locking or unlocking electronically.
  • Engine stalls at low speed with the check engine light on, in some cases linked to a neutral safety switch code.

When 2014 Nissan Versa electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 21, 2014, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2014 Nissan Versa electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2014Nov 2016Jun 2018Apr 2019Jan 2021Apr 2021
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2014 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Versa

  1. NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:switch

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

    Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Electrical System complaints by Versa model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201019 (7%)
  2. 201121 (8%)
  3. 201241 (8%)
  4. 201314 (7%)
  5. 201417 (8%)
  6. 201518 (11%)
  7. 20169 (11%)
  8. 201712 (19%)
  9. 201818 (33%)
  10. 20198 (33%)
  11. 202012 (19%)
  12. 20219 (29%)
  13. 20223 (15%)
  14. 20237 (19%)
  15. 202416 (17%)
  16. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2014 Nissan Versa owners reported electrical problems to NHTSA?
NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Versa, which is 8% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Nissan Versa?
Yes. Recall campaign 15V418000, reported in July 2015, covers the Electrical System and involves Nissan modifying the start/stop switch housing free of charge.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Versa?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Versa is 73,500 miles.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.
How does the 2014 Versa's electrical complaint share compare to other Versa years?
The 2014 Versa's electrical complaints made up 8% of that year's total, similar to 2010-2013, but lower than years like 2018 and 2019 where the share reached 33%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.