KnownCarProblems2018 Nissan Kicks Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Kicks, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints, typically around 3,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Kicks model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2018 Nissan Kicks problems
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
Nissan Kicks 2018 (bought july 2018) - problems with fuel gauge indicator and approximate mileage data. Problems with fuel gauge after tank refilled and during moving. Problem exists permanently and released in november 2018, just 4 months after buying. Dealership service could not realize what is wrong with fuel…
I was driving 30 MPH straight and had to make a left turn. There was a car coming in the opposite direction I was driving so I had to slow down and come to a stop to let the car pass before I turned. When the car passed and I went to turn left my car would not move. My car was still on and in drive with no warning's…
Electrical
23 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles.
At random times when the car is started the engine starts but none of the instruments in the dashboard (digital gauge, sensors, etc...) including the stereo would turn on. In addition power steering is not functional. It takes several tries of restarting the car in order to get all the gauges, sensors, stereo and…
Nissan Kicks 2018 (bought july 2018) - problems with fuel gauge indicator and approximate mileage data. Problems with fuel gauge after tank refilled and during moving. Problem exists permanently and released in november 2018, just 4 months after buying. Dealership service could not realize what is wrong with fuel…
Engine
23 complaints · 27%The vehicle has turned off 3 times on the freeway. And it won't start fast it takes from 15 minutes to half an hour. They have already repaired it 2 times and it continues with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally experienced reduction in automotive power with the "system malfunction" message displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice however…
Driver assistance
21 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist.
Automatic emergency braking (aeb) system warning light (if so equipped) I purchased my 2018 Nissan Kicks in feb of 2019, and have been experiencing issues with the warning light that looks like two cars colliding randomly appearing along with a message "unavailable front radar obstruction." these warning lights can…
Brakes
15 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
Within the first 300 miles the sensors started to malfunction. The dealer replaced the side sensors. The the front sensor relating to the aeb started to malfunction. I now have 6000 miles on the car it has been in and out of shop with no clear solution to the problem. They replaced the front sensor, but within 24…
Nissan aeb (automatic emergency braking) has a serious issue that could leave people seriously injured that could be fatal. The aeb system sometimes malfunctions on a broad range of nissans causing them to abruptly stop while stopping. This is only supposed to occur in an accident.
Stability control
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
Front radar unavailable due to obstruction. The sensor malfunctions (shows on dash) while driving on the freeway in rush hour slow traffic or normal traffic, rain or shine. It may come on while braking or driving over a manhole or pothole in the road. It has come on while slowing down or stationary. Bought my car in…
Within the first 300 miles the sensors started to malfunction. The dealer replaced the side sensors. The the front sensor relating to the aeb started to malfunction. I now have 6000 miles on the car it has been in and out of shop with no clear solution to the problem. They replaced the front sensor, but within 24…
Transmission
8 complaints · 9%Car oversteers,almost rolling over; when on incline or steep driveway, (steep driveway like my home) car rolls back several feet; when shifting from park to reverse, Kicks makes grinding noise and shifts very roughly; have made numerous concerns to Nissan, several near accidents
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while trying to place the vehicle into reverse(r) the gear shifter failed to move. The contact turned off the vehicle and on several occasions the contact had to wait for over 20 minutes before the shift lever would move into reverse(r). The contact stated that…
Steering
4 complaints · 5%At random times when the car is started the engine starts but none of the instruments in the dashboard (digital gauge, sensors, etc...) including the stereo would turn on. In addition power steering is not functional. It takes several tries of restarting the car in order to get all the gauges, sensors, stereo and…
Car oversteers,almost rolling over; when on incline or steep driveway, (steep driveway like my home) car rolls back several feet; when shifting from park to reverse, Kicks makes grinding noise and shifts very roughly; have made numerous concerns to Nissan, several near accidents
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Nissan Kicks recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began november 11, 2019 and all affected vins should be activated. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 nissan altima, armada, frontier, kicks, leaf, maxima, murano, nv, nv200, pathfinder, rogue, rogue sport, sentra, titan, titan diesel, versa note and versa sedan vehicles, as well as infiniti q50, q60, qx30 and qx80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 nissan gt-r and taxi and infiniti qx50, qx60, q70, q70l vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Nissan Kicks
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (26 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 2,500 miles); engine (23 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Kicks have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2019 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Nissan Kicks?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Kicks model year since 2000, with 86 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.