2024 Nissan Kicks

▲ Better than typical
2024 Nissan Kicks
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:11.785Z

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
37
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2024

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2018: 86 complaints 2018 2019: 134 complaints 2020: 97 complaints 2020 2021: 78 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2022 2023: 33 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2024 37 2025: 42 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2018: 86 complaints 2018 2019: 134 complaints 2019 2020: 97 complaints 2020 2021: 78 complaints 2021 2022: 24 complaints 2022 2023: 33 complaints 2023 2024: 37 complaints 2024 37 2025: 42 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2018: 86 complaints 2018 2019: 134 complaints 2019 2020: 97 complaints 2020 2021: 78 complaints 2021 2022: 24 complaints 2022 2023: 33 complaints 2023 2024: 37 complaints 2024 37 2025: 42 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026

2024: 37 complaints

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YearComplaints
201886
2019134
202097
202178
202224
202333
202437
202542
20269

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

27% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing glass, side/rear and rear window.

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The rear windshield "Exploded" Or shattered. The last time the car was driven was Friday, October 23, 2026. The car was parked in my garage at that time. The broken rear windshield was discovered on Sunday morning around 9:00 a.m.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26

My 2024 Nissan Kicks, with approximately 50,000 miles, experienced a spontaneous rear windshield failure on October 13, 2026, while parked in my residential driveway. The vehicle had been parked in the garage overnight.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-13

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the defogger was activated, and the rear glass fractured. The contact stated that the sound was like a loud gunshot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Visibility/wiper

22% · 8 reports
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FOX / Europcar Rental. In rain at night extreme poor frontal visibility. Complained multiple times to the rental company Severe safety risk driving in night and with…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19

Forward collision avoidance

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

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on 10/22/2026 at approximately 4:40pm the vehicle started beeping and came to an abrupt stop, there was nothing in front of vehicle to solicit this response.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-23

Electrical system

8% · 3 reports

Lane departure

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing steering assist and automatic steering.

CRASH
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The contact owned a 2024 Nissan Kicks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-09

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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

2024 Nissan Kicks — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 24V154000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Nissan Kicks is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 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.