2018 Acura TLX vs 2018 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Acura TLX | 2018 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 90 | 88 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 29–34 |
| Median reported mileage | 44,850 mi | 32,006 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 16 |
| Power Train | 11 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
2018 Acura TLX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.