Nissan Kicks Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Nissan Kicks across 7 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “front collision” (15% of reports).
- 126forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front collision: mentioned in 19 of 126 complaints (15%)
- Automatic emergency: mentioned in 15 of 126 complaints (12%)
- See manual: mentioned in 10 of 126 complaints (8%)
- Slip indicator: mentioned in 8 of 126 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 126 complaints, 5 mention a crash.
Nissan Kicks forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kicks | 4 | 11% | 42,900 |
| 2023 Kicks | 5 | 28% | — |
| 2022 Kicks | 5 | 22% | 7,650 |
| 2021 Kicks | 15 | 19% | — |
| 2020 Kicks | 34 | 35% | 45 |
| 2019 Kicks | 43 | 32% | 55,000 |
| 2018 Kicks | 20 | 23% | 2,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the Nissan Kicks. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
The rear windshield shattered ~ while driving for no reason. I did have the rear defrost on, but it was 60 degrees out, so that should not have happened. I've used it in the winter when it was below zero and nothing happened then. Now I'm afraid to use it at all. Just a giant pain having it…
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…
When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive. The ABS, battery, and oil lights instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system…
Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits 2000 RPM, the front and rear collision lights and traction light come on⦠my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Kickss have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 126 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Nissan Kicks. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Kicks forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Nissan Kicks?
The most frequent phrase is “front collision”, in 19 of 126 complaints, followed by “automatic emergency” (15).
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