Nissan Altima vs Nissan Kicks
For 2018–2022 models, the Nissan Altima has 8.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 14.7 for the Nissan Kicks. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2018–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Nissan Altima
8.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
39% fewer than the Nissan Kicks
- Complaints
- 711
- Sold
- 800,049
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Fewest: 2018 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 72,000 mi
Nissan Kicks
14.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.7× the Nissan Altima’s rate
- Complaints
- 409
- Sold
- 278,202
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2018–2019. Fewest: 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 6,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 15,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 33,377 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 3,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 20,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Altima or the Nissan Kicks?
For 2018–2022 models, the Nissan Altima has 8.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Kicks has 14.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Altima is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 32,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Kicks?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Kicks is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 6,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima and Nissan Kicks years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Kicks: 2018–2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.