Nissan Kicks years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Kicks years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (76 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 23 complaints), 2023 at 7 (from 34 complaints), and 2018 at 10 (from 85 complaints). On the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 23 of 76 complaints name Structure.
Data as of .
Nissan Kicks reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Kicks. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → | 12 | 37 | 1 | Visibility | 33 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 7 | 34 | 1 | Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance | 33 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 5 | 23 | 0 | Engine | 33 |
| 2021 → Most | 15 | 76 | 2 | Structure | 33 |
| 2020 → | 11 | 96 | 0 | Powertrain | 33 |
| 2019 → | 10 | 134 | 1 | Powertrain | 33 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 10 | 85 | 1 | Service brakes | 33 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/60R16, 205/55R17 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-693 covers certain 2021 Kicks and Versa vehicles: an intermittent electrical connection in the EPS torque sensor can disable power steering assist. Dealers inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the column if needed. Recall 24V-154 covers certain 2023-2024 Kicks vehicles among other Nissan models: the driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture and deploy improperly; dealers replace the front driver air bag assembly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Kicks years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 23 complaints), 2023 at 7 (from 34 complaints), and 2018 at 10 (from 85 complaints).
Which Nissan Kicks year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (76 complaints). On the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 23 of 76 complaints name Structure.
How do Nissan Kicks owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Kicks years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
What oil does a Nissan Kicks take?
US Kicks in this generation use 0W-20 (about 4.5 qt with filter).
Does recall 22V-693 affect the Nissan Kicks?
Yes for certain 2021 Kicks (and Versa): an intermittent EPS torque-sensor connection can disable power steering assist; dealers inspect the sensor lot code.
What generation is the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
P15 generation (2018-2024 in the US catalog this site tracks).