2018 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2018 Nissan Versa, 29% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners most often report sudden stalling while driving, with a median mileage at failure of 42,000 miles. No related recall covers this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 29% of 55
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving, sometimes at low speed or while stopped at a stop sign, with no warning lights.
- Vehicle loses power temporarily when using the turn signal, especially during highway lane changes or turns.
- After stalling, some vehicles fail to restart, with shops reporting no communication with the engine.
- Owners report violent shaking at very low speed along with a loud clanking sound when the heater is activated.
- One owner found oil at the area where the engine meets the transmission during a routine inspection.
- Some vehicles stall repeatedly along with the check engine light illuminating, tied to a mass air flow sensor code.
When 2018 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 20, 2018, latest Mar 12, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Versa model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2018 Nissan Versa?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2018 Versa, which is 29% of the 55 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Versa engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine complaints on this model year.
- At what mileage do 2018 Versa engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this year is 42,000 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint on the 2018 Versa?
- The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is the engine stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes with no warning.
- Have any crashes or injuries been linked to 2018 Versa engine complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Versa shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported, with no fires.