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2018 Nissan Versa S Plus

The 2018 Nissan Versa S Plus is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a d-step xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,450 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.

It makes 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).

The Versa measures 175.4 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,466 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,450
MSRP with Destination$15,345
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type1.6L HR16DE Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), dual fuel injector, Twin CVTCS
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower109 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve DOHC with Continuously Variable valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), intake and exhaust
Bore and Stroke78.0 x 83.6
Compression Ratio9.8 : 1
Injection TypeSequential multi-point fuel injection, dual injectors per cylinder
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionD-step Xtronic CVT
Reverse3.77
Final Drive3.754
Fuel Economy
City31 MPG
Highway39 MPG
Combined34 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity10.8 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam (integrated stabilizer)
Front Stabilizer Bar22.0 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar20.0 mm
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 8.0 in diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 5.5 in Steel
Wheels Rear15 x 5.5 in Steel
Tires Front185/65R15
Tires Rear185/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.4 in
Width66.7 in
Height59.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Front Track58.3 in
Rear Track58.5 in
Ground Clearance6.8 in
Approach Angle19.1°
Departure Angle20.5°
Cargo Volume14.9 ft³
Curb Weight2,466 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)59% / 41%
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front51.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.9 in
Hip Room Front48.1 in
Hip Room Rear46.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 12, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

NHTSA campaign 19V654000

Aug 22, 2018 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V551000

57 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA

Owner Complaints

57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA (13 mention a crash, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System17
Air Bags15
Engine14
Unknown Or Other13
Power Train10
Service Brakes6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 6, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on a freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed. I am…”
Oct 6, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on the freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive rear-end damage and was subsequently determined to be a total loss…”
Aug 27, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System
“Car jerks and doesn’t go into gear right away. Never know when it will happen. There is a notice from Nissan that it happens because of short in tail light. Happened approx 3 yrs ago and has started…”
May 27, 2026 · Power Train
“2018 Nissan Versa transmission issues. i have 2018 Nissan Versa with 116,993 miles. Transmission is starting to skip and slip. it was diagnosed as a possible chain slip. there was bulletin out for…”
May 3, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper
“My car was parked out front my house. Weather has been in the 60’s no major differences. I walked outside ant 1pm and noticed the entire back windshield was shattered. There was no impact marks, no…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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