Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2017 vs 2018 NISSAN VERSA
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 107 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 8.5% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 2017 share | 2018 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 9.8% | not reported | ▼ 9.8 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 6.6% | 1.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6.6% | 1.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 6.6% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.6 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6.6% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.6 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | 16.4% | 20.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | not reported | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | 1.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts larger share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | not reported | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.6% | not reported | ▼ 1.6 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 3.3% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 4.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | 3.3% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 11.5% | 11.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts smaller share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24.6% | 27.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts larger share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign components: BACK OVER PREVENTION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 0 → 0
- ◆ Injuries
- 6 → 10