AI DamageNissan Kicks: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Nissan Kicks across 9 model years: 529 owner complaints and 177 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 24% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 7% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 129 complaints (24% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Electrical system: 118 complaints (22% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 333.
- Engine: 97 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Powertrain: 75 complaints (14% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 68.
- Service brakes: 59 complaints (11% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2018–2025
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2025–2027
- CVT 2018–2027named in 18 complaints
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 529 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 129 | 5 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 118 | 4 | 333 |
| Engine | 97 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 75 | 2 | 68 |
| Service brakes | 59 | 6 | 20 |
| Structure | 35 | 1 | 44 |
| Visibility | 35 | 0 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 28 | 2 | 13 |
| Lane departure | 20 | 2 | 8 |
| Air bags | 19 | 11 | 22 |
| Backover prevention | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 15 | 1 | 8 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was involved in a pile up on the highway, upon impact, my seatbelt and my daughterâs seat belt popped off. My sons however, remained intact. The air bags did not go off.
The contact stated that while the fiancé was driving approximately 30 MPH, and turning left the power steering and power brake suddenly failed causing the fiancé to loose control of the steering and and crash to a traffic pole.
Notably, despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. This incident could have resulted in serious bodily injury or death for all involved and cause significant property damage and anxiety. The highway patrol was on scene and working on a full investigation. No warning lights appeared during the incident.
The contact stated that the parking brake was not engaged. The contact stated that as she returned to the vehicle, she saw that the vehicle was rolling down the slight grade of the driveway by the tail end. The contact estimated the speed at approximately 10 MPH.
I was stopped at a red light waiting for the light to turn green. It turned green and I slowly went out and a car went through a red light hit my front left car. The guy was going at at least 30 to 40 miles and not one airbag went off.
The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud boom coming from the engine compartment with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the traffic light turned red, and the contact stopped the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to move when the light turned green.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active
- MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle…
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- DTC P17F4 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports transmission vibration when accelerating, HINT
- VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has…
- FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a…
- CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Monroney Label NCAP Rating Reference
- ACTION Date
- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTC B2F70-01 AND/OR B2F70-02 STORED IN THE ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If either DTC…
- ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE REQUIRED FOR RES EQUIPPED VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION If any of the APPLIED…
- LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR DOOR REAR SASH COVER IS LOOSE OR MISSING IF YOU CONFIRM Either the left and/or the…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.