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2015 Nissan Versa Note Electrical Problems

20 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
Jan 2020Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (20)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Nov 2025

The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that her vehicle had caught fire while parked in her driveway. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire.

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NHTSA #: 11700118
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Mar 2022

The contact owned 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked it experienced a fire. The contact encountered the vehicle had blackened windows.

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NHTSA #: 11456754
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2025

My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission.

NHTSA #: 11704982
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2021

I was driving in stop ABS ho traffic and the car cut off out if no where. The car jerks when you drive it and stalls. It seems like it requires a lot of work to accelerate and the RPM fluctuates between 2&3 when keeping a steady pace.

NHTSA #: 11438809
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

I was completely stopped about to pull out of a parking lot and as I turned onto a side road and got up to about 5-10 MPH my car jerked twice and completely stopped and stalled and it wouldn't rev up or do anything. The lights and everything was on but the car wouldn't move. I had to completely turn the car off in the middle of the road and back on before it would go again.

NHTSA #: 11265551
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa note. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate forward after it was started.

NHTSA #: 11142125
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to autocom nissan of walnut creek (1840 n main st, walnut creek, ca 94596, (925) 968-4203) where the contact was informed that there was an electrical glitch, but there was no remedy.

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NHTSA #: 11120154
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

I was driving down the highway, in traffic, 30 - 35 MPH, outside temp 88 degrees, AC was on, full gas tank, highway I-35 downtown dallas in the middle of rush hour, the car abruptly stopped while driving and turned off. The steering wheel did not respond, brakes did not respond, all warning lights came on, the car coasted to a stop.

NHTSA #: 11317611
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Car turns off when driven: I took the dealership they 'fixed' for $150 car still whit the issue!

NHTSA #: 11298179
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2018

2015 nissan versa sv. Consumer writes in regards to several design defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the electronic key hold was extremely sensitive causing the trunk lid to open inadvertently.

NHTSA #: 11112715
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

With the vehicle in motion and no warning lights on, all electronics shut down except for the turning indicators, along with the engine. Accelerator no longer functioned nor did the break assist. After pulling over and turning the car off, it would not start again through turning the key ignition.

NHTSA #: 11079975
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa note. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's weight was low causing the occupant classification system algorithm to not activate.

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NHTSA #: 10763548
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Jun 2021

Unknown

NHTSA #: 11419140
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2020

Speed control is way off doors won't stay closed back hatch unlatched on it's own full cooling fan went out stationary and in motion highway and town streets

NHTSA #: 11340666
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

When accelerating the car shuts off. When pulling into a parking lot the vehicle shut off. When pulling in driveway, up a slight hill, the vehicle shut off.

NHTSA #: 11339251
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

Car floors--right, left, front and rear were mysteriously flooded with a substantial amount of water. Vehicle had been parked in flat driveway, all windows shut, and upon driving a couple blocks from home and pulling to a stop sign on a downward sloping street, water rushed forward on the floor of the car.

NHTSA #: 11338899
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

Driving on highway, hot day temp on dash read 98 degrees. All electronics shut down, a/c shut down. Power steering shut down and was barely able to steer car to the side of the road.

NHTSA #: 11222758
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2019

Whenever I step on the brakes slowly the car wants to turn off. It pushes itself. Also when I step on the gas it lags to speed up.

NHTSA #: 11220388
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

Base s model. Level ground. Stationary.

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NHTSA #: 11218738
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Ignition switch failure and key cannot be removed. Car can be difficult to shut off and steering wheel can be difficult to put into lock position. Safety concern with parking and leaving key in all the time (especially with small children).

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NHTSA #: 11161328

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