2019 Nissan Kicks Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Kicks.

20182020
Complaints
242
per 10K Sold
41.6
US Sales
58,193
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Nissan Kicks Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#135 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:14,651 mi
Crash-related:1
#232 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:29,888 mi
#329 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Avg mileage:4,200 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Kicks.

Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,651
Engine Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,888
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,200
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
4,200
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,784
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
6,198
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,800
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,125
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Mass Air Flow (Maf) Sensor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Nissan Kicks

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,228,830 vehicles.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

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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2019 Nissan Kicks — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 242 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 14,651 mi); Engine Problems (32 complaints, avg 29,888 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (29 complaints, avg 4,200 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,054 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Nissan Kicks include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,228,830 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Nissan Kicks?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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