Complaints
172
per 10K Sold
29.2
US Sales
58,858
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Nissan Kicks Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
Avg mileage:42 mi
Crash-related:1
#224 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:45,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:2,891 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 28 | 1 | — | 42 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | 2,891 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | 27,488 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 2,034 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 37,333 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Sensing System: Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,891
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,488
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,034
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,333
Lane Departure: Warning
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2020 Nissan Kicks — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2020 Nissan Kicks has 172 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (28 complaints, avg 42 mi); Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 45,000 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 2,891 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 2020 Nissan Kicks?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,795 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Kicks include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2020 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2020 Nissan Kicks as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2020 Nissan Kicks?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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