Nissan Kicks common problems
Owners of 2018–2025 Nissan Kicks vehicles have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (68% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 494
- Owner complaints
- 10
- Recall campaigns
- 27
- Crash-related reports
- 13
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 8 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 kicks
A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 kicks
A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 kicks
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 kicks
When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
- Recall2023 kicks
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 kicks
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Nissan Kicks problems?
- Across 494 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2018–2025 Nissan Kicks vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (68%), body & structure (13%), visibility (9%).
- Which Nissan Kicks model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2019 Nissan Kicks has the most owner complaints, with 133 filed.
- Are Nissan Kicks problems dangerous?
- Of the 494 complaints on record, 27 mention a crash, 1 mention a fire and 13 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2019 accounts for the most complaints (133). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.