2018 Nissan Versa Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Nissan Versa, 33% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 39,853. One related recall (18V551000) covers an ignition switch replacement, though it targets 2017 models and 2017-2018 Frontier and Versa Note/Sedan.
- Electrical System complaints
- 18
- 33% of 55
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,854 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the ignition key sometimes fails to release from the switch, requiring dealer replacement of the ignition.
- Multiple owners describe the check engine light illuminating along with unrelated warning symptoms, sometimes with no repair performed.
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off suddenly while driving at low speed, then restarting.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle jerking or hesitating to go into gear, with one owner citing a dealer explanation involving a short in the tail light wiring.
- One owner reported simultaneous brake, battery, and oil warning lights coming on while stopped, followed by a loss of power steering.
- A few complaints note the lower trim levels lack a standard backup camera, which owners felt should be mandatory.
When 2018 Nissan Versa electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 30, 2017, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 18V551000Aug 21, 2018Electrical System153,047 vehicles
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 ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-867-7669.
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 electrical system complaints does the 2018 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Versa, which is 33% of the 55 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2018 Nissan Versa?
- Yes, recall 18V551000 covers the ignition switch, but it is primarily aimed at 2017 Nissan models and the 2017-2018 Frontier and Versa Note/Sedan.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Versa?
- The median mileage at failure among reported electrical system complaints is 39,853 miles.
- Are the 2018 Versa's electrical problems linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries associated with these electrical system complaints.
- How does the 2018 Versa's electrical complaint share compare to other years?
- The 33% share for 2018 is the highest among the model years listed, compared to 19% in 2017 and 2020, and 29% in 2021.