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2019 Nissan Kicks: complete transmission failure

5 of the 134 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Kicks describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

  • 2024
    2
  • 2022
    1
  • 2021
    3
  • 2020
    8
  • 2019
    5
  • 2018
    1

What owners say

Filed Jul 11, 2026 · Driver assistance, Transmission · IL

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 operation. These symptoms raise serious concerns about the safety and durability of the CVT transmission installed in this vehicle. I am concerned that these issues may represent a broader defect affecting 2019 Nissan Kicks vehicles equipped with CVT transmissions. Drivers should be able to rely on their vehicles to accelerate and operate safely without fear of sudden loss of power or transmission failure. I respectfully request that this matter be thoroughly investigated and that Nissan be held accountable for any manufacturing defects associated with the CVT transmission. I also request consideration for appropriate repairs, reimbursement for related expenses, or any other remedy available if this issue is determined to be a known defect.

Filed Nov 20, 2025 · VA

My 2019 Nissan Kicks experienced a sudden and dangerous CVT transmission failure. The vehicle began jerking, struggled to accelerate, and at times would not move forward when pressing the gas. The check engine light came on during these incidents. The car also revs without engaging properly and loses power unexpectedly, creating a serious hazard when merging into traffic or crossing intersections. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting Nissan CVT units. The sudden loss of acceleration and unpredictable behavior create a significant safety risk for myself and other drivers. Nissan has denied goodwill assistance for the repair, even though this failure occurred under normal driving conditions. I am submitting this complaint for safety review due to the potential risk of collision.

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Transmission · FL

When I try to accelerate after a red light, I feel a bang from my car, later the car don't move to any direction, engine still running. It have to be towed to repair shop. The diagnostic was catastrophic failure. The option was replace the transmission. The car previously never give me a sing of failure.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Transmission · MD

Transmission failed for 2019 Nissan kicks need to b replaced n it’s expensive

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Transmission · 102,212 miles · MD

When driving this 2019 kicks s. The transmission will rumble on turns or starting to take off. The transmission also has a hard time changing gears when u get to the 3rd gear going about 35 - 40 MPH. These new transmissions that nissan is using really need to b recalled to fix these situations.

Questions about the 2019 Nissan Kicks transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

5 of 134 owner complaints about the 2019 Nissan Kicks (4%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2020.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

There are 0 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Nissan Kicks

Stalling 32Check engine light 24ABS 16Jerking 10Collision warning 8Grinding brakes 7CVT failure 7Slipping 6Screen failure 5Loss of power 5

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