Nissan Kicks vs Toyota Camry
For 2018–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 10.2 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 Kicks
14.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Camry’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
Toyota Camry
10.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
31% fewer than the Nissan Kicks
- Complaints
- 1,614
- Sold
- 1,583,761
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2018. Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 37,700 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,377 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,191 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 30,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Kicks or the Toyota Camry?
For 2018–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 10.2 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 Kicks?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Kicks is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 6,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Camry?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Camry is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 64,000 miles.
Which Nissan Kicks and Toyota Camry years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Kicks: 2018–2019; Toyota Camry: 2018.
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.