NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Kicks

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

497

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

194

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

13

Crashes

27

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Nissan Kicks

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Reporting mechanism

218

Operating state

213

Driver assistance issue

198

Condition issue

115

Engine behavior

111

Performance issue

98

Braking behavior

64

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

53

Noise

45

Infotainment behavior

30

Vibration/harshness

30

Powering on/off behavior

29

Safety restraint issue

26

Electrical issue

23

Access/entry issue

22

Safety restraint behavior

17

Ride/handling behavior

16

Steering behavior

16

Starting behavior

15

Fluid issue

11

HVAC behavior

8

Recent change

8

Lighting behavior

6

Smell

5

Thermal issue

5

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


My vehicle over the last 3-4 years has been showing P0101 code errors, resulting in issues with idle, performance, and fuel economy. Cleaning the MAF sensor does nothing. This causes all sensors to turn off and stay off until the car is subsequently turned off again. I have taken it in to Nissan to be inspected and refuse to pay over $500 just for them to diagnose the issue. Have seen this also being a recurring issue with other owners.

2020 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits 2000 RPM, the front and rear collision lights and traction light come on… my car almost doesn’t move when I press the gas to go after this happens and the rpm’s are up to 3000-4000 just going 30 mph

2026 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 13, 2026


This vehicle has an open recall; the dealership has stated that they cannot fix the recall because Nissan doesn’t have a solution for it. Consequently, I have had to take it in three times now to have the drive axles replaced. At first they told me they had it fixed and then tell me that it’s another drive axle that needs to be repaired. This car was purchased in January 2026 off the showroom floor and I’ve had nothing but trouble since then.

2019 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 11, 2026


My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance. The symptoms include hesitation during acceleration, delayed response when pressing the accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues have made it difficult to safely merge into traffic, cross intersections, and maintain normal driving speeds. The transmission problems occurred despite routine maintenance and normal vehicle…

2020 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 11, 2026


CVT issues-car is sputtering and gears slipping. Vehicle has 148,000 miles.

2021 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jul 7, 2026


Crash

I was involved in a pile up on the highway, upon impact, my seatbelt and my daughter’s seat belt popped off. My sons however, remained intact. The air bags did not go off.

2021 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jun 30, 2026


At first it just seemed sluggish like it didn’t want to take off then the Transmission started jerking would not allow the car to go engine revving up to 5000 rpm before the transmission would engage.

2019 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jun 27, 2026


The front driver’s side coil spring broke. The front passenger side was showing signs of premature wear. Nissan does not just sell the coil spring, so a strut assembly had to be purchased for both sides. This was a very expensive repair.

2024 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jun 26, 2026


Rear windshield suddenly shattered whilst driving without being struck or hit by anything. Just spontaneous shattering of the glass.

2024 NISSAN KICKS

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass shattered without impact. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.