2022 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Kicks. That ranks 7th out of 9 Kicks model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints, 22%), typically at around 7,650 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 22% | 7,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 22% | 300 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Nissan Kicks recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Nissan Kicks.
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.
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. Nissan consumer affairs denied any goodwill assistance for a know issue with Nissan CVT transmissions
Someone was on a handheld scooter on the sidewalk and when reaching the corner, turned right abruptly still remaining on the sidewalk. My car slammed on the brakes believing this person was entering the street or was already in the street? The vehicle behind me swerved out of the way because it was…
The passenger door of the vehicle is stuck and unable to open. It is currently in the body shop as they will need to cut into the door to fix the issue. It has gotten stuck previously but has been able to be opened, this time it will not open know matter how much effort is put in. I believe this is…
Vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. It is available for inspection at Nissan Vacaville. It is a safety risk as I was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't go. I had to have it put in neutral so I could get it to a safe location so I…
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service…
Other Nissan Kicks years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kicks | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Kicks | 40 | 4 |
| 2024 Kicks | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 Kicks | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 Kicks | 78 | 2 |
| 2020 Kicks | 97 | 0 |
| 2019 Kicks | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 Kicks | 86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, steering, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.