2018 Nissan Kicks Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Kicks.
Worst 2018 Nissan Kicks Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Kicks.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | — | 7,817 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | — | 69,525 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | — | 5,538 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | — | 11,552 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 32,938 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Communication: Auto Crash Notification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Bead | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Nissan Kicks
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,228,830 vehicles.
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."
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2018 Nissan Kicks — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Nissan Kicks reliable?
What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Kicks reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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