The best and worst Nissan Kicks years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Nissan Kickss old enough to judge (2018–2022), the 2021–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2018–2019 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2018 Nissan Kicks · 36.0 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 3,350 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2019 Nissan Kicks · 23.0 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 26,903 miles; then stalling and no-start.
Years with the fewest complaints
2021 Nissan Kicks · 9.2 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body and panel corrosion.
2022 Nissan Kicks · 4.0 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 7,650 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Nissan Kicks year: 15.8 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Nissan Kicks?
Among Nissan Kickss old enough to judge (2018–2022), the 2018 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 36.0, about 2.3× a typical Nissan Kicks year. The 2019 also stands out.
What is the best year for the Nissan Kicks?
The 2022 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Nissan Kickss from 2018–2022: 4.0, against 15.8 for a typical year. The 2021 is also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
The most-reported problem on the 2018 Nissan Kicks is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 3,350 miles.
Why aren't the newest Nissan Kicks years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.