2019 Nissan Kicks
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 134
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 134 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
43% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Radar System is faulty which makes the vehicle suddenly brakes on it's own. My daughter reported that the alert light began coming on about a week ago.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-14
Also filed under Service brakes
When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Electrical system and engine
My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Also filed under Power train
Electrical system
29% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing control module and alternator/generator/regulator.
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My car shut off while I was driving it with no warning and almost caused an accident. I have already had spark plugs and battery replaced as well as routine maintenance and it has shut off on me 3 times already.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06
Engine
26% · 35 reportsService brakes
16% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
14% · 19 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019Complaint volume 134 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Nissan Kicks — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 35 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Nissan Kicks is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.