Nissan Kicks Complaints (2020)

98 consumer complaints on file.

#11536037August 2, 2023
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while lowering the passenger’s side sun visor, the contact became aware that the sun visor had melted. On another occasion the rear-view mirror detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528814June 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a Nissan Kicks 2020 7 weeks ago. Yesterday while at a stop light, the engine shut off and then the battery and oil light popped on. This was extremely dangerous as I was on a busy highway and had to panic on what to do. I ended up having to put it in park and cut it back on. After researching this online, I have found other people are having the exact same issue. I checked for a recall and see NONE! How has there not been a recall? I had my three children in the car with me (one being a newborn) and was scared to death!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512338March 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Motor issues constant ticking noise the motor is making looks like Nissan is not wanting to cover powertrain warranty looks like upper part of motor has issues and could stop working at anytime especially on a busy highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510051March 3, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stopped on the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was unsure what software updates needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505159February 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or after driving from a complete stop, the vehicle was hesitating while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that there was hesitation while shifting between gears. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504667January 31, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted with several warning lights flashing. The “See Owner’s Manual” message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the heater, radio, and remote start occasionally failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the radio would stop functioning whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The heater temperature would not respond to the controls and would operate at full heat, while the remote start function was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, where the dealer could not verify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498603December 22, 2022
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Since I got the kicks in May of this year 2022 I have had multiple incidents where the lights for the sensors come on out of nowhere and it shows 3 messages for .sensor malfunction. They popped on again a few days ago and now the check engine light is on and the code it's showing is main air flow sensor failure. That sensor from what I have been told should last a long time. I have had it 7 months and it's only 2 years old. I change the air filter every oil change and with the sensor failed it won't drive proper causing a safety hazard for me and my children.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497749December 16, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, a truck with a snow plow came up on the driver's side of the vehicle where a corner of the plow crashed into the passenger rear driver-side door, and then crashed into the driver's side door. The corner of the plow had torn a gash through the passenger door. The contact stated that both the rear passenger and driver's door glass had shattered. The driver's door was crushed but had not been penetrated by the corner of the plow. The contact had suffered cuts and bruises on his left arm, with a partial tear of his rotator cuff of his left shoulder. The contact stated that he was concussed. The contact was transported by ambulance to an ER. The police were on the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact stated that the side air bags had not deployed or any other air bags in the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and had sent a manufacturer investigator to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11496626December 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
When driving 50mph - 70 mph the Forward Collision Warning will engage and the emergency brakes will engage. The car will come to a stop. This has happened while on the highway and crashes were barely avoided. It has injured my back with the sudden stop. Today 12/8 it happened again and both the Forward Collision Warning and Rear Collision Warning engaged, the car stopped from going 68 mph on the highway, and the car disabled my traction control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492426November 5, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I have 2 issues. 1. The forward collision light has come on for no apparent reason. This has happened 4 times in the last 2-3 months. The car doesn't do anything with this issue other then the warning indicator. 2. The automatic braking system has activated for no apparent reason. This has happened 3 times. In two cases, it was just a quick short braking event then the car went back to normal driving. I don't recall speeds for these, but they were not interstate speeds. The third event was at highway speeds, about 65-70. The car broke very hard for 2-3 seconds. Scared me to death because no one was around me. I'm concerned about this happening again when someone is behind me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478748August 11, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH while making a turn, a second speeding vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle causing significant damage to the front driver side. During the crash neither the front driver side air bag or the front passenger side air bag had deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470890June 24, 2022
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIDE IMPACTED BY 52 YEAR OLD JEEP. BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS CAVED IN, WINDOWS SHATTERED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462426April 27, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES
For over a year now the forward collision warning light just flashes at random times as I am going down the road (I've taken numerous photos). I've taken it to Downtown Nashville Nissan to have it fixed (under warranty) and they say it has to be flashing when I bring it in. But they have shown me computer read-outs on when it has activated (gone off). They refuse to change the sensor. NOW - twice (04/21/22 and 04/23/22) as I'm driving 70mph down the center lane of the interstate - the sensor activates, this big red triangle flashes up, an alarm goes of and it slams on the brakes. Thank goodness no one has been behind me either time and it only last for a moment (it thinks a pedestrian is crossing in front of me). Cannot get a reply from Nissan.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452941February 19, 2022
TIRES, TIRES:SIDEWALL
P 205 / 60 /16 1. Driving on the surface road in Atlanta, and without warning the sidewall of the Firestone FT 140 failed (see picture). 2. The 2020 Nissan Kicks only had 21,100 miles on the car at the time of the incident 3. There is no puncture in the tread and I have the tire in my possession and would be happy to may the tire available for inspection by an NHTSA representative. 4. I did NOT feel safe with the other 3 (inherently the same tire, as it was OEM) tires I had them replaced as a precaution. Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452836February 18, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
[XXX] - 2020 Nissan Kicks - This is a fleet vehicle - Current Mileage 38,477 miles sent in for service several times over the past year for issues with transmission and Forward Collision Light Warning issues. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450198February 3, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I took my car in for service again for the 9th or more time due to the sonar alerts activating without reason. The AEB would alert and chime for no reason as well as the forward collision warning for no reason. The car also chimed consistently when backing up and stalled when nothing was behind me or in the vicinity for this alert to go on. This has been a constant issue with this car. I purchased it brand new on Feb 29, 2020 and I believe they sold me a LEMON. I took my car to Vacaville Nissan on Feb 3rd, 2022 to service advisor [XXX] who has been the Advisor throughout. [XXX] notified me FEB 3rd, 2022 that unfortunately when they ran diagnostic, their are issues with the car and he said there are over 12k RED NISSAN KICKS with the same issue. [XXX] told me, it is under Engineering review as their is nothing available yet to fix it. [XXX] said, they have done all they could and he would contact me in a Month when something will hopefully be available. This is unfair, I am driving a vehicle that is unsafe and unpredictable. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449352January 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I bought my New 2020 in February and I have already had to have it serviced 7 or more times, due to electrical issues. The Automatic Electrical Braking system comes on, even though nothing is in front of me when I am driving, also, the Collision alert comes on as well during the same time, even though no cars are in front me to warrant a possible collision. I am very nervous driving my car. I dont know what else to do. Nissan has ran diagnostics and found the issues with sonar and other possibilities, they replaced the system and while it ran ok for a while, it is currently experiencing the same electrical issues. I have not been able to take it in again because I have a bad knee. I need help, I truly believe I was sold a Lemon!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447094January 11, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, SERVICE BRAKES
The front collision sensor light comes on three to four times a week without any cars or objects in front of the car. The car speed is below 30 miles when it comes on too. This coincides with the Braking system to kick in and slow down the car. It is risky for us to drive when the car woul brake suddenly with no collision danger in front of us. We haven't taken the car to a dealer yet, but planning to if the issue persists for further inspection. The issue started 2 months or so ago. We have recorded a video of the issues that we can share if needed. Thanks!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441012November 19, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Forward Collision - Warning lights How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Vehicle slowed to a stop and would not move forward. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440279November 12, 2021
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, SERVICE BRAKES
I am the owner of the vehicle but my daughter was the driver and I am making the complaint on her behalf but she can provide additional details. The vehicle began making a grinding sound at times that sounds similar to the anti-lock braking. Then on Oct 29 the vehicle locked down the brakes as she was pulling into the parking lot at work when there was not a collision imminent. She skidded into the curb damaging her front driver side wheel. We took the vehicle to the Dick Smith Nissan dealer in Lexington SC but they told us they couldn't reproduce the failure and recommended we bring it back if it happened again. We went to pick up the vehicle but before leaving with the car I drove the car around the parking lot and the forward collision light came on in under a minute. They immediately took the car back to service to read the code and asked if we could leave the vehicle with them. They called back after a day or two and said they have no repair and recommended we contact Nissan Consumer Affairs and start a case. We started a case on 11/5/2021 and the case number is 45086982.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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