Is the 2018 Nissan Versa a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The 2018 Nissan Versa is a great buy for budget-conscious drivers who prioritize fuel efficiency and practicality over high performance.
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Pros
- Fuel efficient
- Affordable
- Spacious interior for a subcompact
Cons
- Sparse interior features
- Underpowered engine
- Average handling
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
31 mpg
Maintenance cost
$750/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission issues
- Suspension noise
- Weak air conditioning
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (2)
The 2018 Nissan Versa has 2 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera (campaign 19V654000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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…
- 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 Vers…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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