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When the 2019 Nissan Kicks was released, customers flocked to drive the SUV. The automaker made a lot of promises, including “helping you drive with confidence” on the newer models. Yet, customers found out very quickly that the powertrain, engine and electrical system are defective, causing massive problems.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Engine | |
| Electrical System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | |
| Electronic Stability Control |
Problems with the Transmission
When looking at a powertrain, the transmission becomes the most valuable aspect of the system. When the transmission in a vehicle is unreliable, it causes many problems that cannot be resolved. That’s what is seen with the 2019 Nissan Kicks.
Here is one Edmunds review talking about the trouble. “Unfortunately, the car has virtually no power. Do not attempt to pull out in front of anyone. The body is tin metal cheap with the gas cap cover showing signs of stress wear within the year – ridiculous. The CVT transmission will drive you nuts with hard shifts and frequent sticking in a particular gear – took it back and was told this is normal? Nissan may make a few good cars, but this is not one of them.”
It shouldn’t be surprising that the automaker is aware of issues. Service Bulletin #NTB19-040c describes engine hesitation and reduced power, which might also cause the Check Engine Light to come on. These issues shouldn’t occur with a new vehicle as the powertrain should be built to handle everyday driving. Yet, there is no indication that the company is looking to do anything to change the situation. Sadly, customers can’t “get their kicks” in the Kicks.
Problems with the Electrical System
Moving onto the electrical system, there are just as many complaints, if not more.
Here is one that was filed with the NHTSA. “The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that on several occasions the automatic electronic brakes failed to operate as intended. The contact was concerned that the software was ineffective to have the vehicle operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to [dealer] to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended and that all the sensors and software were calibrated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,700.”
It appears that the company continues to tell customers that the vehicle is “running as intended,” yet customers are continuing to experience malfunctions. What is seen with this vehicle is a massive electronic system failure with the back-up camera, as illustrated by NHTSA Campaign Number 19V65400. It appears that the back-up image is not being shown correctly on over more than one million vehicles. Is that also what was intended? The automaker would like owners to believe that.
Problems with the Engine
The engine in any vehicle needs to be not only powerful, but it also must be reliable. Yet, the Kicks isn’t impressing drivers at all.
Here is what another NHTSA complaint says. “Car stalls when pulling into city traffic from an intersection. Appears as if engine won’t take fuel when I have accelerator depressed. Happened several times and dealers says nothing shows up on cars computer as a problem.”
Aside from the fuel not reaching the engine in a timely fashion, another issue is illustrated in Service Bulletin #NTB17-082b. It states that there could be a leak at the vent control valve O-ring, which leads to further complaints. Again, these can’t be classified as “normal operation,” no matter what Nissan claims. It’s not normal for vehicles to hesitate when pulling out, lose electrical connection to vital systems and have a leak. It seems the automaker is nothing better than a Hot Wheels manufacturer since they don’t know the first thing about putting together a working vehicle.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there were three unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 01, 2023 |
| State | NC |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle eventually operated as designed. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on seven different occasion and each time the vehicle was either driven or towed to the local dealer. Each time the service center was unable to determine the cause of the failure. A master technician was sent to the residence to service the vehicle however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| State | SD |
| Description | The front collision warning light came on and the vehicle would not accelerate. I pulled over, stopped, turned off the car for about 5 minutes. I restarted it and and the front collision âš still didn't turn off and would not accelerate. In park the rpms did not move when I pressed the gas pedal. I turned the car off again for 5 minutes. I opened the hood and closed it and cleared snow from around the tires. I started it and the front collision light went off but the check engine light stays on now. Since then the car will randomly skip and jerk when accelerated between 25 and 35 mph. I checked with auto zone and they said the code is the ecm. Electronic control module. I'm going to have it inspected by a mechanic to confirm the issue. |
| Category | Power Train, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| State | PA |
| Description | My gear snapped off when I was putting it back into park |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Feb 09, 2023 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Transmission failed for 2019 nissan kicks need to b replaced n it's expensive |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Power Train |
| Date | Feb 04, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Front crash sensor comes on occassionally, drive train is now knocking, and radio now has a mind of its own won't display will just randomly increase volume |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Feb 01, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I was driving home from work and was changing lanes when all of the sudden the swerving road,two cars crashing, and check engine light came on. I couldn't accelerate and car lost power. I was in the lane next to the fast lane and cars started honking. I was able to pull over eventually. I waited 10 minutes and started the car and the same thing happened but this time I was stuck in between the hov lanes and the fast lane. I've never been so terrified before and I don't feel safe driving that car ever again. I took my car to the nissan dealer on 1/28/23 and they were able to reproduce the problem. I was told it almost left their technicion stranded on the freeway. As of 2/1/23 I still do not have my car and I don't know exactly what the problem is. Prior to this incident the check engine light came on and gave a code for the maf sensor which I replaced. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Jan 02, 2023 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Problem is with the cars computer. It is sending out codes and has caused my car to stall while driving it. Also has sent out false sensor warnings because of that. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Oct 30, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I was driving my car on the freeway approximately going 55mph, then I wanted to break slightly, but I was unable too, because my car kept accelerating. It didnt want to stop. Luckily there wasnt cars next me. I managed to pull my emergency break up and slam on my breaks again. Car got towed to dealership they said they couldnt find an issue. This happened 10/21/22. And it happened to me again 10/29 except I was off the freeway. Same problem my car kept accelerating, its almost as it was stuck. I got my car towed again to dealership. I am currently waiting to see what they tell me. This has never happened to me. I am not a new driver and I bought my car new in 2019. It happen twice within a short period of time. I am very concerned and do not feel safe with my vehicle. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 06, 2022 |
| State | PR |
| Description | I bought the nissan kicks in april 2019, with a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. At 34,710 miles the abs system comes on. I took the car to the technician authorized by the manufacturer. He detects a code, c1110-04, and recommends that I replace the abs controller and actuator. That's over a ,000 repair for a car that only has 34,710 miles on it. I think the problem is a safety issue since the abs works with the car's brakes. The technician told me that if it is not fixed, the brake system may not be working properly. Since I bought the car, there has been no sign of the problem. The first time I saw the problem was on sept 29, 2022. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 03, 2022 |
| State | MS |
| Description | Car malfunctioned cut off while driving no speed braking barely works consistently malfunctions atleast 5 times a week can't go over 60 without it malfunctioning |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Vehicle is new, the collision sensors come on for no reason, 3 times a month, sensors come on car stalls and turns off, once restarted sensor warning is gone, then your able to drive, keeps happening. |
| Category | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera, Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated after driving approximately 5 mph going uphill to a driveway, she then put the gear into reverse and then into the drive to move forward slowly; however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact then attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle crashed into the house. The contact stated the rear camera was not operable, in addition to the brakes. The contact stated there was a backup camera recall prior to the accident. There was a front seat passenger in the vehicle as well. The vehicle hit a concrete beam on the house. The garage and house were damaged. The contact was unaware of any warning lights illuminated. There were no air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to her knees, elbows, and head. The passenger had minor injuries, but no bleeding. Medical attention was required. No police or fire was not on the scene, and there were no reports filed. The front passenger end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the local body shop. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Aug 09, 2022 |
| State | GA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as needed before the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,922. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 07, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | I have reached approximately 67k miles in my 2019 nissan kicks sr and the front passenger wheel bearing is going out and needs replaced already. I found out after having my car appraised on july 15th, 2022 and then on about august 4th, 2022 I could hear a loud hum like noise and felt an almost warbling feeling when driving over 40mph. I noticed on a forum that other people have experienced this issue as early as 5k-10k miles on their kicks vehicles as well. Website forum; https://www. Nissankicksforum. Com/threads/wheel-bearings. 983/ I believe if multiple parties have endured this issue with the same vehicle it may be a manufacturing issue. |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 30, 2022 |
| State | TN |
| Description | There was no "incident" but I bought a car from a dealership. The salesman didn't let me take it on the road, only around the parking lot ( so I didn't notice the problem). Since I had driven a similar car at another dealership on the road, I didn't think anything of it. (dumb, I know). When I drove away, I immediately noticed that the speedometer wasn't working. I turned around at the next exit and headed back... Less that 30 minutes. Me: "the speedometer isn't working!" mgr"we have that part on order and will call you when it comes in." me:"I told (the salesman) I was going out of town tuesday (this was a saturday) and I need a working speedometer." mgr: "you can get out of a ticket that way. If you get pulled over, just tell the cop that your speedometer isn't working and that will get you out of a ticket." me: "where is my old car"? Mgr: "I don't know" me : I want it back. I want my old car back! Mgr: "once you sign the papers, we don't return cars." when I got back from out of town, I told the finance mgr what was said to me.... He said, "did you get stopped?" me: "no" fm: "then, there's no problem" me: "sending me out without a speedometer is pretty important. Almost like sending me out without brakes" fm: "oh, it's not that bad." |
| Category | Engine, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 23, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The transmission sliipped so bad that it lurched me forward and almost to stand still traffic ! I nearly hit oil tanker I was. Able to get the vehicle safely off the road the check engine light came and I was barely able to get it in the parking lot !! This car is dangerous I have always been afriad to take it to dealership because service departments are trained to scam customer I have had regular maintaince on it since I have had it. Nissan fails to acknowledge that they make crappy cars!! |
| Category | Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train |
| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Car stalls at red lights and the engine turns off with no warning. After, car turns back on and has rough idle and flashes all lights on the dashboard. Went to nissan dealership and it's an issue with the mass airflow sensor and throttle body. Coincidentally, the issues arise after the warranty period. Expensive fix and safety issues for city driving. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jun 26, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I was not aware when I purchased my nissan last year that the cvt transmissions were crap now my transmission is slipping ! I can't afford to trade in my car or buy another transmission ! Nissan or the dealer didn't disclose of this !! I am a widowed mother of two and I need my vehicle to provide for my family ! Nissan should rembursh all the people they scammed so they can purchase a brand new non nissan car !! Nissan should be out of business |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | When car is turned on, and is on idle within 3 minutes it shuts off. When driving around town and stopped at light or slowly driving car will turn off. Engine will shake at times and refuse to go into drive and move as if it were put into neutral. Break lights are beginning to turn while in drive. Especially when turning car on, I have to bring the break clutch up and back down to turn off. However, the light will turn on again and beep while in drive. All the radio does is constantly shut down all the time and reset itself, or completely freeze. Collision light also turns on when stopped in light, or driving. I have to continuously turn the car off and wait until the car is safe to drive. Problems began when I first bought the car in 2019, and has continues until today. Many customers do complain about the same problems they have about the car. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Jun 03, 2022 |
| State | PR |
| Description | The front collision sensor activated three times when I drove in highway. The car ran very show and its a danger situation that will cause an accident.. I vist two times the dealer ramar at humacao, puerto rico and they dont do anything because the sensor reset when the vehicule shutdown. |
| Category | Engine, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | While traveling 45 mph vehicle stalled and dash warning lights illuminated. Vehicle would not exceed 35 mph |
| Category | Engine, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | While traveling 45 mph, vehicle dash lights illuminated and vehicle stalled and would not exceed 35 mph |
| Category | Engine, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | Vehicle speed - engine while traveling at a speed of 45 mph the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. The vehicle would not travel more than 35 mph |
| Category | Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The transmission in this car is a cvt and it pulls very bad and there is times that it smells like rubber is burning under the car people safety is put at risk because it could start a fire under there . And you could be driving in the freeway at a speed of 55 and suddenly the speed slows down to like 25 that it can make you almost get in to accident that's another way that your safety is at risk , there is a lot malfunctions with this transmission and they are aware of it , this should be a recall were they should be replacing these transmissions on these cars |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | The automatic emergency braking (aeb) and radar system is faulty which makes the vehicle suddenly brakes on it's own. My daughter reported that the alert light began coming on about a week ago. Then the yesterday (9/26/2021) the vehicle suddenly braked on its own while she was driving. She added that there was no vehicle or object in front of the vehicle at the time of the self-braking. This is a serious safety concern. After research into this matter, I have learned that both nissan and the national highway traffic safety administration are aware of the situation but have yet to issue a recall for the faulty aeb in a number of their models. On march 14, 2022, my daughter was stationary at a stop light (warner & jewel street). Once the light turned green, she released the brakes and started to accelerate. However, the warning lights came on and the vehicle immediately braked on it's own. The vehicle behind her (jeep wangler) did not stop in time and struck her nissan kicks causing heavy damage to the rear. Like the other incidents, there were no vehicle or obstacles in front of her to warrant the vehicle to immediately brake. The issue is a serious problem. We have read other reviews with other people having this problem with their nissan vehicles. I have absolutely no faith in this vehicle and will no longer allow my daughter to operate it. My hope is that nissan will be forced to research and address the issue. As consumers we deserve safety and to be compensated for this incident. |
| Category | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:control Module |
| Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the alarm activated independently and was deactivated using the key fob. Later that day the contact went to the vehicle and noticed that the turn signal lights were flashing with an abnormal clicking sound. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start. The contact removed and replaced the battery terminals however, the vehicle still failed to start-up. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mobilizer module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Nov 03, 2021 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | * vehicle stalled - yes - 2nd occurrence 10/29/2021 * stalled in traffic * has the vehicle or component been inspected ? Yes 11/20/2020 - spencern auto tempe location - az- replaced relay module * were there any warning signs - yes - check engine light came on. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Oct 30, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | The transmission will rumble/grind on take off from a stopped position. The transmission also has a hard time changing gears when you get to the 3rd gear going about 35 - 40 mph and randomly slipping rpms. This has happened multiple times within the last five weeks (10/29/2021). |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | The automatic emergency braking (aeb) and radar system is faulty which makes the vehicle suddenly brakes on it's own. My daughter reported that the alert light began coming on about a week ago. Then the yesterday (9/26/2021) the vehicle suddenly braked on its own while she was driving. She added that there was no vehicle or object in front of the vehicle at the time of the self-braking. This is a serious safety concern. After research into this matter, I have learned that both nissan and the national highway traffic safety administration are aware of the situation but have yet to issue a recall for the faulty aeb in a number of their models. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Sep 05, 2021 |
| State | PR |
| Description | I was driving normally on the road and all of a sudden the check engine lights, automatic collision notification and swerving alarm all come on at the same time. Had no reason to. I stopped the car shut it of and on and all left except the check engine light |
| Category | Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | While driving the car display a malfunctioning and shows a collision warning, although it was no collision and the engine shutoff while driving |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The car is randomly stalling and shutting off when I have the car in drive. It has happened to me multiple times, and the dealer said that there was nothing they could do. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| State | MD |
| Description | When driving this 2019 kicks s. The transmission will rumble on turns or starting to take off. The transmission also has a hard time changing gears when u get to the 3rd gear going about 35 - 40 mph. These new transmissions that nissan is using really need to b recalled to fix these situations. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| State | IN |
| Description | I was driving on highway and the front collision sensor kept going off. We pulled the vehicle over at our destination and parked. Cleared front cameras shut engine off, and all warning malfunction indicators kept lighting up. 1st no key detected, then brake warning, then head light malfunction, then brake, seat belt, and check engine warnings all flashed at same time. Then after sometime passed brakes locked up, and power to entire car was gone. No lights no nothing. Towed car to dealership where I purchased it, they had it for 2 days and could not find the problem. They had to jump the battery to get it started, then head light malfunction was seen on screen again. Mechanic kept trying to find other issues, but was unsuccessful and the battery was not failing. When I received the car back and tried to start it no key indicator light came on. Then placed key on start button to get it started. They still have no clue what this was. Said it was a fluke. I believe this could be a major problem due to sensors, malfunctioning, since they had been replaced once already, due to malfunctions. Not safe if this happens while driving down the highway, thankfully the car was parked when it occurred. I have included 2 photos shown to ed martin nissan dealership service department, where I towed the car to for diagnostic. They told me they could not find the issue to repair.*dt consumer stated engine was parked at my destination. When she tried to start the car as usual, pushing both the start button and pressing the brake. Brakes would not compress. Then the warning light started flashing.*jb |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Front impact warning light comes on and affects the cruise control and tries to stop without anything in front of car. This car only has 4200 miles and has been in shop 5 fives for the same thing and all nissan dealership does is clear code, adjust sensors and/or calibrate sensors but never changes out sensors. There is already several class action lawsuits with nissan on front sensor and this malfunction. This is clearly a hazard driving the car and is a safety issue to drive since this car can try to stop when nothing is in front of car. |
| Category | Wheels |
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Low pressure signal always coming in saying tires are low, every month |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Oct 24, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Radio turns off and on. On its own!!! Car stops on it's own!!! Transmission slips in reverse on hills!! Now a grinding noise when starting the vehicle. Only have had my kicks 1 year!!! I am livid!!!!! I am so mad!!! I have a 3 year old and I cannot risk my life because a brand new car stops in the middle of the highway!!!! |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | While exiting the freeway/slowing to stop at a light, my front collision light came on and no one was ahead of me. While still in motion my vehicles engine shut off and I had to pull the emergency brake to regain control of the vehicle. I put my foot on the break at the light and shifted the car from drive to park. Keeping my foot on the break started the engine with the push button which had trouble turning over and the dash lit up the following lights: master indicator, slip warning and automatic emergency breaking system warning. On the digital display it read something to do with emissions but went away before I could take the photo. When the light turned green I gave gas to the vehicle and it struggled to gain speed over 5 mph for over 1000 feet then went back to normal speeds and the other lights went off and only the check engine light came on and stayed on. The next day as I was pulling out of my driveway to take my vehicle to the dealer, my vehicle shut off again but no display this time, just completely shut off. I've also had issues with the center display and controls since I purchased a vehicle just over a year ago. The radio turns on and off on its own turn the volume up and down on its own which I can sometimes control from the steering wheel but never from the center. Even when using steering wheel controls the radio will do its own thing. So I could be driving with the radio off and it will be on full blast I turn it down with the steering wheel and it will go back to full blast. The very next day after the first incident listed I took my car to the dealership. As I left the radio proved to be not fixed. I immediately went to to fix it & was told a week for the part to come. I contacted corporate after investigation, they would not buy back my car which is just over a year old with 15,500 miles. No receipt given after replacing center consol. |
| Category | Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Oct 07, 2020 |
| State | PR |
| Description | My nissan kicks 2019 have a few problems. First it turn on the sensor of check engine. Also the traction control sensor is on. But the worst of all is that the the front proximity sensor is giving up false alarms and is stopping the car while driving. This is driving me crazy because the car does it on unexpected places. Is this happening only to my car? I am going to take my car for service but it make me feel afraid that it could happen again. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 06, 2020 |
| State | PR |
| Description | Rear view camera adjustment could affect image visibility. A letter was received, indicating that the issue. No changes on rear view settings were performed by owner. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The car makes a loud grinding noise that shakes the whole car. It does not do it all the time and can not make it happen. |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Entering highway or traffic car stalls no power . Seems like the engine isnt providing enough gas for take off, this is with the pedal accelerator completely pressed down. This has happened several times. |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | My mother had an accident that totaled the automobile. The vehicle was only a few months old with less than 2500 miles on the odometer. The accident was a front end collision and the driver's air bag did not deploy. The passenger's side did deploy. Nissan usa is not responding. A report has been filed. The front driver's air bag should have deployed. I am been designated by my mother to address this as she suffered sever injuries due to the faulty ai bag and my farther has dementia and cannot properly replay the circumstances. This was a single car accident resulting in loss of control which resulted in striking a telephone pole rh front just off center.*dt*dt*jb*jb*dt*jb |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 18, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The backup camera is very hard to see in daylight |
| Category | Engine, Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Jul 02, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Car stalls when pulling into city traffic from an intersection. Appears as if engine won't take fuel when I have accelerator depressed. Happened several times and dealer says nothing shows up on cars computer as a problem. *tr |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jun 28, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | There is a grinding sound that seems to come from the passenger's front quarter of my kicks. I cannot replicate it. I has happened several times and seems to decelerate the car. It normally happens when I am pulling out of my apartment complex. I cannot recreate the issue. I took the vehicle into a dealer a few weeks ago for an oil change and asked them to check it out. They said nothing seemed wrong and of course they could not recreate the sound either. I don't know if it is coincidence or not, but my fuel efficiency has seemed to decrease as well. It use to be around the 27. 7 area and now it hovers in the 25. 7 range. Both of which are below the estimates when I bought the car. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | Owner purchased the vehicle new. At approximately 100 miles, the vehicle made a gear grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to larry h miller nissan in mesa az, dealership claimed they could not duplicate the problem. Vehicle continued to make grinding noises from what appears to be the transmission. Although the owner of the vehicle and passengers hear the grinding noise almost on a ever-other day basis, same dealership claims they cannot replicate the problem. Owner will not drive the vehicle, which now has only 2,100 miles on it. *tr |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The radio doesnt work all the time. There are times when it just cuts off or freezes and I reset and sometimes it works and at times it doesnt work |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated that on several occasion the automatic electronic brakes failed to operate as intended. The contact was concerned that the software was ineffective to have the vehicle operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to (berman nissan of chicago located at 3456 n kedzie ave, chicago, il 60618, (312) 778-6228), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended and that all the sensors and software were calibrated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,700. |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| State | NY |
| Description | Fuel: I filled the tank and the reading was much lower, as if I had less gas in the tank. I filled the tank, and driving 1 mile, the reading said I drove 3 miles, so I was losing 3 miles of gas per 1 mile drive. I took it into nissan and they said the tank was reading accurately. After they took a look, I notice I wasn't losing gas as before, I think they did a reset and now looks to be working. This took place on 01/20-23/2020 other: I bought the car in for a grinding noise, came out to be wheel bearing replacement on my brand new car. Very disappointing. Replacement on 01/09/2020 |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| State | WA |
| Description | While driving on incline, car will pop malfunction code for emergency braking. Owners manual says to take to dealership. Code is for laser misalignment that controls emergency breaking. Has happened twice, dealership just calibrates laser. Happened again yesterday as well. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Dec 15, 2019 |
| State | IN |
| Description | Transmission has been iffy. Randomly slipping rpms. Driving down the highway everything shut off and it stopped in the middle of the road multiple cars narrowly missing me. I could have died because of a broken transmission! Only four months old bought it brand new only 5k miles on it. This is not okay! This could have killed me and people around me! Unacceptable! |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| State | IN |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 nissan kicks. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the fuel gage failed to provide an accurate reading. The vehicle was taken to ed martin nissan of anderson (2115 e 53rd st, anderson, in 46013, (765) 442-1100), but was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. *bf*jb |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes |
| Date | Nov 09, 2019 |
| State | AR |
| Description | Driving like normal and the car ahead of me slammed on their brakes to avoid a wreck I slammed on mine to prevent this afterward traffic started moving on and the collision and impact sensor came on but I didn't hit anything. I have looked at the manual and it will not tell the owner me how to get the crash light to go off. Even online you can find nothing about how to reset or turn off the alert. The other alert is for the assisted braking feature it didn't work but the light came on but will not go off and there are no instructions on how to reset it or take it off. Not even the factory reset or unplugging the battery will make it go off. I bought an extended warranty and the dealer I purchased the kicks from said they would fix the error but they will charge me to do so which I think is wrong since it is not wrecked but just malfunctioning. If I knew to get something on the kicks was going to be like pulling teeth ii would have stuck with the altima as I did with my last previous purchases with nissan. Not happy and it's just like with the touch screen it freezes up and the usb to it will quit working to the point you have to turn off the engine just so it will work again every once in a while and I was thinking my cords weren't operating right or worn out. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Steering, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I purchased this vehicle a nissan kicks 2019 at naples nissan in may 2019 at 5 miles and it started having problems in september 2019. Swaying and shimmy feelings, floating on the highway especially over bumps and lane changes in the rain its worse. I took it to naples nissan told them the problem they said the road was unlevel after requesting the manager they put it on machine and claim it needed a wheel alignment. I got the wheel alignment same situation. Honestly I didn't think it was a wheel alignment issue because the steering wheel was not off but what do I know. All I knew was it felt the same way scary ,unsafe and dangerous. I contacted nissan corporate office and was told to take to another dealer which I did. After taking it to surtherlin nissan they check the vehicle and claim there was nothing wrong said it was the wind. They had my vehicle all day and only drove the car for 6 miles and stated 2 people drove vehicle and found no problems and that since I had a truck which was a nissan armanda theres a difference. I drive this car one and half hours every day, I have numerous amount of cars never felt this before. I almost got into accident due to car going in its on direction. I had to take days off of work. I am scare to drive or allow my daughter to drive this car it's a serious problem it's scary,unsafe and dangerous for my life and others I need someone help. Thank you |
| Category | Seats |
| Date | Mar 31, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The headrests for this car are outrageously painful. They are angled too far forward. I cannot drive my new car without severe lower neck/upper back pain. My back cannot touch the seat with the current headrest that came with the nissan kicks. I know the nhtsa mandated it but you need to reconsider. I cannot sit in my car for more than 15 minutes. ( I just bought it for 18k, I need to be able to use my car) |
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Just purchased vehicle today tps light on say I have no right front tire, passenger seat belt sign on constantly with nothing in seat, radio volume will not remain on and reverts to 0 unable to use, will return to dealer
I bought my 2019 Nissan kicks last year that had approx 50,000 miles. Since I’ve had the car, I’ve had to take it to the dealership when I started getting the check engine light. They fixed the problem, but also I noticed that it lags when I’m driving it, I’ve had my internal light for my speedometer & the control screen go black on more than 1 occasion. The inside lights flicker at night when the car is just running, maybe an alternator issue in the future. I’ve had problems with my key fob, “no key detected” when I try to start my car, I’ve changed the fob battery 2 times in the last month. I really liked this car when I first bought it, but have been having issues which are annoying. What can I do about this situation?
Wow! Reading all these comments, I’m scared as to what else may happen with my 2019 Kicks over time. The biggest issue has been that the battery has died upon the first deep freeze (-30 celsius) of winter in the past two years. I’ve been told it was a faulty battery. I had my car in for service recently and asked them about it and how to prevent it from happening this winter, and they told me to get a trickle charger. I asked why my previous car (2009 sentra) never had any issues. They told me that it’s because there are more things drawing on the battery in the newer vehicles. I’m just not buying it and I feel like I’m being lied to. I don’t know how to fight the dealer on this, and I’m not in a financial position to change cars. This is the worst car I’ve ever had and I will not purchase another Nissan because they are not providing good, and honest service. I’ve noticed some comments about a noise when braking over bumps – I have that too; and I agree with the lack of power; and some stickiness when shifting gears at times. To note, I live in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Feeling very dissapointed.
I traded my Ford escape for a down payment on a 2019 Nissan kicks only had 32,014 miles on it .after having it for a week it started having problems with the brakes I would brake and it would take over and start braking harder and jerking once u give it gas to pick up spend . Highway driving sucks the car has no speed takes for ever to get up to 60 for going 45 I have to turn off the a/ c so it would help . Then after having it for 3 months the car would shut off on me driving down the high way scared me the steering wheel got hard couldn’t move it brake pedal wouldn’t go down to brake . When that happen I took it to the dealership so they can look at it they said there’s noting wrong with it when I know there is . now today the car had a light on the dash with a car and squiggly lines under it don’t know what it means cause the dealership never gave me a manual . The car would idle weird when it got to low it would shut off I would have to push the start button and lock and unlock the doors for it to work for a second. These cars are the wrost cars ever made by Nissan I’m very disappointed in them for even letting these cars go out . Knowing that they have to many problems and unsafe . I will be taking this one back or something I don’t want this car and waste money on
I bought a 2019 Nissan Kicks in May of 2019 and I have had multiple problems with the vehicle. The radio cannot be played because the channels and the volume will change on their own. I have been waiting a year for the replacement part.
Yesterday my vehicle would not start and the AAA tech said that the alternator might be bad. I am having a lot of electrical issues with the vehicle.
2018 nissan kicks bought new with 18 miles on it. Car had been doing good but now is a different story. Started with radio acting crazy by blocking out and volume changing on its own, I could deal with that. In January this year while driving all engine lights came on and car felt like it had no power and was hesitating. Took to the shop they changed the mass air flow sensor. On Tuesday March 29 it did it again. Replaced at shop again with part order from the dealership. Today is April 1 not even 3 whole days later and it’s happened again. Now they are saying the computer may need reset or the entire wiring in the car needs checked. Any other problems with this same issue?
I purchased a 2019 brand new in September 2019. It was my first ever vehicle, barely drove it until August 2020. Since February 2021, I was onto my third battery, new strut bearings, new engine. They told me it happens, but from November 2021-January 1, 2022 I had the vehicle for 1 week total. In the week I had it, I was told all the problems happened again and it was a coincidence. It would lose power, all dash light flickered and lost all power. Despite loving this vehicle and how fuel efficient and cute it was, I had to trade it in. I was sick and tired of paying for a car I wasn’t driving and the extra money I had to put out for the 6 weeks of rental car fees!
2019 kicks. Nothing but issues with lights and check engine light. Nissan wants to blame on after market battery that they say is faulty. Not faulty. Buyer beware you will get no help from Nissan.
I have a 2018 Nissan Kicks with so many issues. I have taken it to the shop once so far but the electrical issues still persist. I don’t have the money to keep repairing this faulty car. How do I go about seeing if my vehicle is a lemon or qualifies for any of the class action lawsuits against Nissan?
I bought a nissan kicks 3 months ago, they have an alternator that works only under certain temperatures. They basically informed that I would have to buy a tickle charger for the winters because their alternator doesn’t charge the battery in the winter. I live in Canada where the climate here is mostly winter, this was not brought to my attention prior to sale because you shouldn’t sell people an unreliable vechile. It’s been so frustrating, they refuse to give me a loaner and are trying to charge me to fix the alternator even though it is under warranty. I was stuck with costs for cabs ubers, loss of work, loss in daycare because I could not bring my child its been in their shop 3 times now. Plus the towing. It’s absolutely ridiculous and I hope to god no one else comes across this.
I love my nisssan kicks 2021, but after my accident there’s a noise when hitting the big bumpy road at the back bumper, ill bring otvto the shop and they said it’s normal beacause of the temperature is cold nas freeze and some ice stack on it.
But i dont understand what’s going on.
Bought a 2019 used. Still has a 3 year warranty on it. It’s been in the shop TWICE. Only have made 2 payments on it. After reading these comments, I have experienced some of the same issues. Does my car qualify for lemon law?
I just rented one with 14,000 miles on it. Got it on the freeway and was appalled at the wind and road noise. Then I noticed the engines revs to 3000 quite often. When I started to drive around town, I started to notice the complete lack of power. Pulling into traffic, I almost got hit because there is acceleration like a bicycle. I looked, it up and it says 122 hp. More like half that I think.
I bought a 2019 Nissan Kicks last Oct. 20, 2019 at Nissan Morningside in Toronto, Canada.
Everything went smooth until I noticed that the left tail light assembly is cracked (on both areas where it was screwed). I went to the dealership and they looked at it and right there and there they said “its a wear and tear”. How can it be “wear and tear” if the parts cracking is not even moving. One of the technician even told me that might be a caused of someone trying to steal the housing from outside.
Why would people steal a less than a $200 worth of parts and sell it? Sell a broken housing? Unbelievable. The right of the tail light assembly assembly is started to crack as well. Showed it the service manager and took a photos of both side of the tail lights assembly and submitted to the warranty department and it was denied. It’s so frustrating that every time I have to drive the car, I got so nervous that the housing might fall especially that I have to take the highway everyday going to work. And nobody from the dealership wants to help me. Never again buy a Nissan car, any model .
I got this 2019 Nissan Kicks but from the get-go, on the test drive, car went over a speed bump and it (engine?) made a horrible sound! I asked dealer about it and he told me it was normal and it had happened only because of the speed I was going (normal, slow speed to get over a speed bump).
It’s happened many times in 2 years and in last 6 months, I’ve been having all types of issues like loss of power, all types of lights turning on (my panel looks like a Christmas tree at times!) and when talking to someone about it, twice they’ve tried to just sell me another car and they’ve told me they’ll buy car from me EVEN with all those “engine repair needed” warnings but at a loss to me! (higher APR and car payment than I already have)
Now, in past 30 days, I can’t even get my car to back up into my driveway! I can have it on drive, give it gas and just have it not move and seem like I’m pressing gas AND brakes at same time!
I have problems with my 2019 kicks since I bought it… electric problems, it has a bad sound in the engine, no engine power… etc..every time I take it to the dealership they say that it’s ok..NOT PROBLEM WITH THE CAR…🤬
I purchased the Nissan Kick in 2019, I’ve had more problems with it. my hatchback will not open, something is wrong with the axel, but the dealer said there was nothing wrong but if I turn the air on the car starts to smoke, I wasn’t in an accident, so I don’t know why all these thing are happening, I was told I need a brand new battery, because the car would just shut off while I was driving, I was told the maintenance was kept up poorly, which was not true and I was told something was wrong with the oil, so basically the car was fine to them
No power ! It’s a bike not a motor bike even
Brought a 2019 Nissian Altima had it barely 2 years and my AEB lights and all other light keeps showing up on my dashboard as well as a electrical problem. Took it to the dealership to get it looked at they said they had to reprogram computer got my car back all light’s were off. The next following day driving to work the lights are on again with two more light’s I didn’t see the first time I feel I was sold a lemon car so pissed.
iI have purchased this car as pre-owned. I have changed the throttle so far and the radar went out twice. I have noticed that the power is limited but no other problems have been detected so far. It the transmission could be defective?
Under this provision the car is refundable
Had to replace my radio it kept shutting off and doing its own thing, flash forward to having enough and smashing it . I replaced it with a direct upgrade , now my steering wheel cannot program to it . What a crock of shit. Can’t wait to trade this MF in. Won’t buy Nissan ever again.
My 2019 Kicks, accelerates when gas pedal is not being push down, when attempting to slow down and come to a complete stop, the car hesitates as if it’s still trying to accelerate, leads me to smashing down on brakes etc. dealership has told me twice there is nothing wrong with the vehicle that they can find.
No power and takes forever to shift into geat
No power.. 3 months after i purchase my kicks.. oil lost.. they had To change to motor..
Kicks stop everywhere in the middle if the road… i almost got kill…
3 times in a garage in a years…
My 2019 kicks had EBS braking sensor replaced and air conditioning condenser also had to be replaced ….from first day I bought it ..they kept saying everything was fine. I asked for change if car two week after purchase,they told me would would gladly but back my car at an appraisal price ..very dissatisfied wish I could get.wish I could get my money back and give them their car..can anybody help
My 2019 Nissan kicks has no piwer, transmission hard shift, takes ling time to shidt. It has been needing to be jumped to start, it says malfunction, does not detect key. When I try to start it it just clicks but will not start without a jump. It’s in the shop now, they claim they can’t find anything wrong with battery.
I purchased a 2019 Nissan Kicks. There have been consistent manufacturing issues; to include a malfunction with the alternator. Please Advise.