Nissan Kicks Complaints

545 consumer complaints on file.

#11755250August 6, 2026
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the defogger was activated, and the rear glass fractured. The contact stated that the sound was like a loud gunshot. The sound almost caused the contact to drive off the roadway. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the wiring at the bottom of the glass was loose. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing within days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 2,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754398August 3, 2026
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
The contact owns 2026 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The brakes and steering wheel were locked. All the warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there was a total communication failure across the modules. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,086.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753662July 30, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It' makes noise spoke to nissan dealer did oil change and did not get fixed have the car Uber driver I don't fell safe traveling or picking up passengers
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753446July 29, 2026
WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The issue involves defective malfunction of the dashboard (usb,audio, and sometimes warning lights are hidden then appear) and improperly unbalanced wheels. Which has significantly impacted the safety, reliability, and usability of my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752756July 25, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
It originally started about two years ago when the check engine light came on (along with others) that point to a code with the Mass Air Flow sensor. It would stall at low RPMs at traffic lights, and was extremely worrying during normal driving. We got it replaced and so far okay, but recently the ABS and traction control lights come on and stay on. Another issue that many MANY Nissan owners experience. Some people thinks it’s a dirty throttle body, dirty front collision sensor, dirfty MAF. The problem is that when any of these issues are fixed, it comes back. We don’t know why the ABS and traction control (plus front collision by the way) lights come on. We took it to a mechanic, it was off for two whole days. Now it’s back on. Can’t wait to have it stall on us in the mean time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752854July 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The CVT transmission is slipping and losing acceleration while driving, overheating and smelling really bad like burnt rubber, the oil is black and smells burnt, its currently at 52,100 miles and I sent it up to Chuck Colvin Nissan and they did not fix my car, they drove it back to me and when I test drove it myself it broke down on the side of the road and I had to sit for 30 minutes for it to cool off before driving home
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752190July 22, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive. The ABS, battery, and oil lights instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system triggers/faults, creating a severe stall and safety hazard on active roads.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751256July 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My family and I departed the dealership around 7:27 PM with our 2025 Nissan Kicks that only had 4,500 miles on it. My step son and I were driving the new car home. We got maybe a mile from our house and I heard a small pop and started smelling gas really bad. Once we pulled onto our road I heard another pop, all of the lights came on the dash and a bunch of white smoke came from the hood of the car. I put the car in park and turned the engine off and got me and my step son out to the car. We went into the field next to the car and as soon as we crossed the road, there were flames coming out of the hood.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750491July 15, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750705July 15, 2026
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750036July 13, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749724July 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN
CVT issues-car is sputtering and gears slipping. Vehicle has 148,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749692July 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748928July 7, 2026
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
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.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747575June 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746933June 27, 2026
SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746678June 26, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear windshield suddenly shattered whilst driving without being struck or hit by anything. Just spontaneous shattering of the glass.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745726June 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Frequently and randomly I get errors on my dash for the front collision sensor and slippery roads warning. This seems to occur for no reason as all while I am driving. When this happens my RPM's drop and my car will stall at red lights or stop signs. In a few instances, my car has refused to accelerate because it believes the car is obstructed. This has put me at risk of getting rear ended on numerous occasions. I need to turn my car off and on multiple times in order to get to my destination. Once the car is left alone for awhile, the issues completely goes away and the car drives like normal until it inevitably randomly occurs again. This appears to be an issue with the Kicks model across the board, as loads of other people online have had the same issue and tried multiple things to fix it to no avail. Mechanics have no idea what is causing it or how to fix it. It is also impossible to replicate the issues since it happens for seemingly no reason and then goes away for no reason. 3 images are attached to show proof at different miles (however this has occurred more times than I can count). Dates can be seen in the metadata. This is incredibly unsafe and needs to be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745649June 22, 2026
VISIBILITY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744986June 18, 2026
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear glass had shattered without impact. The vehicle was parked underneath a carport on a rainy day at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the rear glass had been intact during two previous visits outside before the glass shattered. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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