2020 Nissan Kicks problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance accounts for 23.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14.6%.
Complaints185
Crashes14
Fires0
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Forward collision avoidance 23.2% · 43
Electrical system 14.6% · 27
Engine 10.8% · 20
Power train 9.7% · 18
Fuel/propulsion system 7.0% · 13
Unknown or other 6.5% · 12
Service brakes 5.4% · 10
Lane departure 5.4% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Nissan Kicks in this data, 2020 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2019 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 109 in the last three years against 62 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 5,850 miles.
In owners' own words
The sensor lights constantly come on and then the engine light comes on. When I got the engine light read, it says I need a new mass airflow sensor. I have replaced this sensor 3 times now and the air filter, the same issue is occurring over and over again. Every sensor light comes on and the car starts to decelerate while you are driving making it difficult to press the gas or accelerate to a higher speed. Forward collision avoidance
The collision warning lights randomly come on, the vehicle loses power suddenly. If I was trying to merge or go on the interstate and suddenly my vehicle loses power while thinking I have enough distance and can accelerate safely but my vehicle just loses power other drivers wouldnât be able to stop while I was pretty much stuck. Forward collision avoidance
I have had several issues with my check engine light popping on and off, I have also had my car brake by itself while going 65/70 MPH on the interstate twice almost causing two rear end collisions, the lights go haywire, the car does not want to accelerate Forward collision avoidance
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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