2023 Nissan Kicks
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 33
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 33 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
48% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle: 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Incident Detail: On April 1, my son was involved in an auto accident. According to my son, he was traveling at approximately 20â30 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-03
Also filed under Service brakes
Engine
24% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
February 2024: The vehicle was in drive and was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light changed the driver pressed the accelerator. The engine/powertrain did not respond, and the vehicle did not move.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Electrical system
24% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The components that failed in multiple instances include the engine shutting off in traffic at a stop light, the failure to accelerate as if the engine is stuck, and the forward collision warning indicator repeatedly coming on while driving with no...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-20
Service brakes
12% · 4 reportsBack over prevention
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-04-10Air bags24V154000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Nissan Kicks — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V154000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2023 Nissan Kicks reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Kicks is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 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.