2018 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Kicks. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Kicks model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (26 complaints, 30%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 86owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Nissan Kicks problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 30% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 27% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 27% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 23% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 16% | 5,350 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 14% | 8,990 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | 13,877 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 3,350 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 2,650 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 64,215 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 18,400 | — | — |
| Communication | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 23,753 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Nissan Kicks recalls (1)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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."
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Shows an error with the front collision sensor, the engine losses power and eventually shuts down (engine turns off) in the middle of the highway. The check engine light turns on as well as the Automatic Emergency Braking System warning light and the slip indicator light. It also displays the image…
My transmission failed while traveling on a highway at 60mph almost causing an accident. Issues with this generation of cvt transmissions have been the subject of multiple lawsuits and warrenty extensions. Nissan is knowingly selling defective vehicles and offer no assistance in resolving their…
It originally started about two years ago when the check engine light came on (along with others) that point to a code with the Mass Air Flow sensor. It would stall at low RPMs at traffic lights, and was extremely worrying during normal driving. We got it replaced and so far okay, but recently the…
2018 Nissan Kicks evap system has holes in it from Freon that causes the Freon to leak out. The required Freon is contributing to the holes being made in the aluminum evap. It leaks out and the air blows hot. Is there any help with a recall or repair. I was quoted $4000 to fix. Possible lemon laws…
Vehicle experienced sudden engine stall/shutdown after warning indicators illuminated. While driving at low speed, the ABS warning light, front collision warning light, and check engine light appeared. After placing the vehicle in Park, the engine shut off unexpectedly. Vehicle would then restart…
Other Nissan Kicks years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kicks | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Kicks | 40 | 4 |
| 2024 Kicks | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 Kicks | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 Kicks | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 Kicks | 78 | 2 |
| 2020 Kicks | 97 | 0 |
| 2019 Kicks | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 | 86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Nissan Kicks a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kicks model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.