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Nissan Kicks

2021 only

108 classified complaints 2 recalls

82,960 sold in the US for 2021.

9.2 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2021 Nissan Kicks have 108 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body and panel corrosion.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Kicks report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 25 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 23 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 14 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 83,015 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 108,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 4 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 3 complaints · 0.4/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2021 compare with other Kicks years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021 model year. See the full Nissan Kicks report for every year and full specs/safety data.