2022 Nissan Kicks
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 24 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
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
8 of 24 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Steering
5 of 24 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel turned all the way to the left independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-19
I bought a brand new Kicks Sport S that was delivered to me with 231 miles on it. It ran great but when driving on the Interstate when a slight crosswind kicked up the vehicle steering was almost unmanageable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-19
Also filed under Wheels
Power train
4 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
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Our 2022 Nissan Kicks has an unresolved acceleration/drivability problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-23
Also filed under Electrical system
The car has 82000 miles on it and transmission had to be replaced. The car is 4 years old and the repair is was $6000.00 which is over half the cars value.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Engine
4 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Suspension
3 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Nissan Kicks — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Nissan Kicks reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Kicks have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.