Complaints
35
per 10K Sold
6.4
US Sales
54,879
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2022 Nissan Kicks Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:300 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
Engine Problems
#33 complaints
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Nissan Kicks.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 300 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
300
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2022 Nissan Kicks — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Nissan Kicks has 35 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (5 complaints, avg 300 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Suspension Failures (3 complaints). 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 2022 Nissan Kicks?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 300 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Nissan Kicks include 4 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 2022 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 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 2022 Nissan Kicks?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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