What breaks most · 2018 to 2026 model years
Nissan Kicks problems by year
Owners have filed 504 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan Kicks across model years 2018 to 2026. One year stands out: 2019 for forward collision system complaints. The quietest years are 2023, 2022 and 2024.
- Years to check closely: 2019
- Fewest complaints: 2023, 2022, 2024
- Complaints on file
- 5042018 to 2026, all trims
- Worst year
- 2019134 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 261 fires · 12 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 16kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 13Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 1 | 1 | Unknown or other (26) | |
| 134 | 5 | 1 | Forward collision system (43) | |
| 93 | 7 | 0 | Forward collision system (34) | |
| 76 | 6 | 2 | Body and structure (24) | |
| 22 | 2 | 0 | Steering (5) | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | Forward collision system (5) | |
| 37 | 2 | 1 | Unknown or other (10) | |
| 36 | 2 | 4 | Unknown or other (7) | |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | Unknown or other (4) |
What fails on the 2019 Nissan Kicks
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision systemRadar and camera sensors | 32% |
43 | 2 | Shop forward collision system parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 29% |
39 | 1 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 26% |
35 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
| Unknown or other | 23% |
31 | 1 | — |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 14% |
19 | 1 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 13% |
17 | 2 | Shop brakes parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 11% |
15 | 0 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 8% |
11 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2019 Nissan Kicks |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Check engine light came on, displaying code P0101, front collision malfunction came on. Replaced MAF sensor for code P0101. The car then displayed the same lights, check engine light and AEB light and slip indicator light. My car then stalled while at a red light.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Nissan Kicks years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2019 carries the most filings on the Nissan Kicks. The 2019 alone has 134 complaints, led by forward collision system.
What is the most common Nissan Kicks problem?
On the 2019 model year, the most-reported component is forward collision system with 43 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Nissan Kicks problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Nissan Kicks complaints that include mileage is about 16,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.