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.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles
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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.
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%.