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2019 Nissan Kicks reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Nissan Kicks holds 134 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 10 per year. Kicks years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 10 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

2018 Nissan Kicks
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Complaints

134

Per year

10

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (43 of 134), then Electrical system (39) and Engine (35). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Kicks has 85 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 96 complaints, 11 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Nissan Kicks. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (134 total)

Forward collision avoidance
43
Electrical system
39
Engine
35
Powertrain
19
Service brakes
17
Speed control
15
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Hydraulic brakes
5
Air bags
4
Back-over prevention
4
Steering
4
Suspension
4
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Wheels
2
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-22
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-11
  • "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…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-06-27
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-22
  • "I was trapped inside my car because the driver side door lock actuator was broken. I had the door lock actuator replaced at a Nissan dealership who verified the problem. There was an issue where the driver side door…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Kicks 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 31 36 33 MPG $1950

Specs and fitment

P15 generation, 2018–2024
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Nissan Kicks holds 134 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 10 per year. Kicks years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 10 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

What are common problems with a 2019 Nissan Kicks?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (43 of 134), then Electrical system (39) and Engine (35). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Kicks has 85 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 96 complaints, 11 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

Has the 2019 Nissan Kicks been recalled?

The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

Owners have filed 134 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Nissan Kicks get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Nissan Kicks is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).