Nissan Kicks years to avoid
No model year of the Nissan Kicks stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Nissan Kicks years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Nissan Kicks complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Kicks problems
All model years combined.
- Driver assistance161
- Electrical120
- Engine101
- Transmission75
- Brakes60
- Fuel system38
- Visibility36
- Body35
- Acceleration29
- Steering28
- Airbags19
- Suspension15
Most reported problems on the Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 10 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 43 | Visibility | 8,958 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024 | - | 40 | Visibility | 21,421 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2023 | - | 18 | Driver assistance | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 85 | 24 | Driver assistance | 10,300 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 75 | 78 | Body | 83,015 | 2 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 69 | 98 | Driver assistance | 6,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 59 | 134 | Driver assistance | 18,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 75 | 87 | Driver assistance | 6,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 10
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Questions about the Nissan Kicks
What years of the Nissan Kicks should you avoid?
No single model year of the Nissan Kicks has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Kicks?
2022, 2021 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (24, 78 and 87).
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Kicks?
Driver assistance, with 161 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (120) and engine (101).
How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks have?
10 recalls between 2018 and 2026. The 2025 model year has the most, with 4.
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