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2018 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Kicks, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Nissan Kicks has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Engine
23Electrical system
20Forward collision avoidance
15Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
12Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
4Suspension
4Steering
4Fuel/propulsion system
1610 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Nissan Kicks recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Kicks year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kicks median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2018 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Kicks owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Shows an error with the front collision sensor, the engine losses power and eventually shuts down (engine turns off) in the middle of the highway. The check engine light turns on as well as the Automatic Emergency Braking System warning light and the slip indicator light. It also displays the image…
My transmission failed while traveling on a highway at 60mph almost causing an accident. Issues with this generation of cvt transmissions have been the subject of multiple lawsuits and warrenty extensions. Nissan is knowingly selling defective vehicles and offer no assistance in resolving their…
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…
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