2018 Nissan Versa

The 2018 Nissan Versa is a subcompact car known for its affordability and fuel efficiency. It comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Owners often appreciate the Versa’s spacious interior for its class and its low price point, but some dislike its basic features, unrefined driving experience, and unremarkable performance.

Engine

1.6L I4

• Engine Misfires/Check Engine Light
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, rough idle, and the check engine light illuminating. The code will usually be a P0300 series code.
  • Solution: Replacing the spark plugs, ignition coils, or both. Diagnosing and addressing any vacuum leaks or fuel injector issues.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

• Transmission Slipping/Jerking
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slipping, hesitating, or jerking during acceleration. May also experience a loss of power or difficulty climbing hills.
  • Solution: Software update, transmission fluid flush, or in more severe cases, complete transmission replacement.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $3,500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Transmission Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Complete transmission failure, where the vehicle becomes undrivable.
  • Solution: Replacement of the CVT transmission.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $3,000 - $4,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

No Issues Found

Electrical

• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly, causing starting problems, especially after the car has been sitting for a short period.
  • Solution: Diagnosing and repairing parasitic drain, replacing the battery, or addressing issues with the alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Key Fob Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Key fob malfunctions, preventing remote locking/unlocking or starting the vehicle.
  • Solution: Replacing the key fob battery, reprogramming the key fob, or replacing the key fob entirely.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $20 - $250+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust forming on the body panels.
  • Solution: Repair any paint damage immediately and keep up with regularly cleaning and washing the exterior.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100-$1000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Air Conditioning Malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Air conditioning system blows warm air or doesn’t function at all.
  • Solution: Recharge refrigerant, repair or replace compressor, condenser, or other A/C components.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2018 Nissan Versa, while economical, can experience some notable issues. The most common concerns are with the CVT transmission, electrical gremlins such as battery drain and key fob malfunction, and minor issues with the A/C system. Transmission repairs can be costly. Most other issues are less severe and relatively inexpensive to address.