2018 Nissan Kicks problems and complaints
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Kicks. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (26), Electrical System (23), Engine (22).
Key takeaways
- 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 27% |
| Engine | 22 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 18% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 14% |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
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 failures. Nissan needs t...
Electrical System,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-25
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 cont...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-09
2018 Nissan Kicks evap system has holes in it from Freon that causes the Freon to leak out. The required Freon is contributing to the holes being made in the aluminum evap. It leaks out and the air blows hot. Is there any help with a recall or repair. I was quoted $4000 to fix. Possible lemon laws. If you research on...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.