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severe Owners of the 2014 Nissan Versa have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the electrical, typically surfacing around 75,000 miles at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Versa | 14 |
| 2011 Versa | 10 |
| 2012 Versa | 26 |
| 2013 Versa | 9 |
| 2014 Versa (this page) | 18 |
| 2015 Versa | 9 |
| 2016 Versa | 4 |
| 2017 Versa | 11 |
| 2018 Versa | 12 |
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
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.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect âTest with DCAâ and âReplaceâ results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: ï· CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-500
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of the 2014 Nissan Versa describe electrical failures across multiple systems. The most serious complaints involve sudden engine shutdown while driving—the vehicle loses power and steering with no warning and no dashboard indication beforehand. Some vehicles won't restart; dealers often cannot reproduce the problem. One owner's engine died after exiting an expressway, and the dealership identified an electrical short falsely signaling that the brake was engaged when the accelerator was pressed. That same owner was told no warning light is required to alert the driver to such a failure.
Brake and accelerator pedals have stuck to the floor, and a complete electrical system failure left one owner without brakes, steering, or transmission response—resolved only after a system reset. Lighting systems malfunction with turn signals activating when headlights come on and dashboard lights behaving erratically. An owner reported burned wires under the hood and complete loss of AC, heating, and defrost. Door lock motors fail with loud noise preceding breakdown. One brake light bulb burned out four times in a short span, creating a safety hazard. Water intrusion after heavy rain causes multiple electrical failures, with clogged cowl drains that owners cannot access. Engine stalling at stops recurred even after neutral safety switch replacement at significant cost. Several owners mention NHTSA Campaign 15V418000 (Electrical System) but state their VINs were not included in the recall.
Same Nissan Versa electrical reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2017
Engine shuts off without warning while vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of power and steering. Occurs at various speeds and locations. Vehicle may or may not restart. Dealer unable to duplicate failure in some cases.
When: While driving at various speeds; 60,000 miles in one case; 100,300 miles in another
Symptoms owners cite: Engine cuts off unexpectedly; Loss of power steering; Multiple warning lights illuminate; Vehicle can coast to shoulder but may not restart; Failure occurs sporadically
Codes mentioned: P0705
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs performed in some cases; dealers unable to diagnose root cause
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V418000 (Electrical System) but some VINs not included in recall
Electrical short sends false signal indicating brake pedal engaged when accelerator pressed, causing severe power loss. Vehicle slows to crawl or stops despite driver pressing accelerator. No warning light or indicator appears before failure.
When: After exiting expressway; March 4, 2019
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle loses power and slows to roll; Accelerator unresponsive despite being pressed; False brake signal detected by system; No warning lights or dashboard indicators
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer identified electrical short but repair details not specified
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan representative stated problem is resolved but declined to explain how power loss occurred without warning
Brake pedal and/or accelerator pedal become unresponsive or stuck to floor, preventing vehicle start or normal operation. Pedals may take 10 minutes to release.
When: At startup; during normal operation
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal stuck to floor or unresponsive; Accelerator pedal stuck to floor; Pedals fail to release for extended period; Unable to start vehicle with push-to-start button
Repairs/costs cited: Not diagnosed or repaired in reported cases
Turn signals illuminate when headlights are turned on; high-beam switch activates with blinker; dashboard interior lights behave erratically (illuminating when lights off, remaining dark when on). Entire lighting system becomes unpredictable.
When: Began while in reverse at parking lot
Symptoms owners cite: Blinkers activate when headlights turned on; Bright light switch activates with blinker; Dashboard interior lights illuminate when headlights off; Interior lights turn off when headlights on; System malfunction continues while driving
Engine stalls while stopped; requires turning headlights off and back on to prevent stall or restore operation. Engine light illuminates. Neutral safety switch replacement attempted but problem recurs.
When: 2.5–3 weeks after purchase (September 2019); recurs after neutral safety switch replacement
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls while vehicle stopped; Check engine light illuminated; Headlights must be cycled off/on to prevent stalling; Issue persists after repair
Repairs/costs cited: Neutral safety switch replaced at AAMCO for $400; issue recurred after couple of days
All warning lights illuminate simultaneously; brakes, manual transmission, and steering wheel become inoperative without warning. System reset attempted. Potential safety hazard on highway.
When: While driving to pick up children
Symptoms owners cite: All lights come on at once; Brakes fail to respond; Steering wheel becomes unresponsive; Manual transmission controls fail
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer performed 24-point check-up and system reset; no defects reported in paperwork
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan performed complete system reset per dealer communication
Electrical motor controlling door locking/unlocking fails. Accompanied by loud noise before failure. One of multiple electrical component failures on same vehicle (throttle body, AC fan also replaced).
When: February 23, 2020; loud noise precedes failure
Symptoms owners cite: Door lock/unlock motor fails; Loud noise from door motor area; Vehicle locks or unlocks erratically
Repairs/costs cited: Motor replacement required
Wires burn under hood, generating smoke and burning wire smell. AC, heating, fan, and defrost all cease functioning simultaneously. Electrical fire hazard.
When: While driving
Symptoms owners cite: Burning wire smell while driving; Smoke visible from under hood; Burned wires found under hood; AC, heating, fan, defrost all inoperative
Repairs/costs cited: Visible burned wires under hood
Right rear stop light bulb burns out excessively, replaced four times in short period, with most recent replacement lasting only two weeks. Safety hazard as other drivers may not see brake signal.
When: Recurring; last replacement two weeks before complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Stop light bulb burns out repeatedly; Other drivers unable to see brake signal; Nearly caused accident
Repairs/costs cited: Bulb replaced 4 times; underlying electrical cause not identified
Water leak into passenger-side front and rear cowl plugs during heavy rain. Window and other electrical components fail as a result. Cowl drains clogged and inaccessible.
When: After several days of severe rain
Symptoms owners cite: Water leak into cowl areas; Window malfunction; Multiple electrical issues; Clogged cowl plugs
Repairs/costs cited: Cowl plugs clogged and cannot be accessed for cleaning
Synthesized from 18 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The right rear stop light has been replaced 4 times and keeps burning out. Almost got hit by car because he did not see stop light on. Last time the bulb was replaced was two weeks ago. Need to replace same bulb again.
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
Across the 14 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 39,251 and 93,300 miles, with the median around 75,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 39,251; a quarter make it past 93,300. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.