2019 Nissan Kicks problems and complaints
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Kicks. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (43), Electrical System (39), Engine (35).
Key takeaways
- 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 29% |
| Engine | 35 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 16% |
| Power Train | 19 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 4% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-22
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 instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system triggers/faults, creating a s...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-11
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 accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues have made it difficult...
Suspension - filed 2026-06-27
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 expensive repair.
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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.