2019 Nissan Kicks: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 132 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failures: catastrophic failure requiring full replacement, often between 60,000-120,000 km (37,000-75,000 miles) on 2019-2024 models. includes reports of complete failure on a brand-new 2025 model at 500 miles. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

132
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Nissan Kicks vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2019 a good year for the Kicks?

Across the 5 Kicks model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2024) to 132 (2019). With 132 complaints, the 2019 Kicks sits abovethe model's median of 83.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

forward collision avoidance
41
electrical system
38
engine
34
service brakes
22
power train
18

Recalls affecting the 2019 Kicks

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 19V654000

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 Vers

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide. The 2025-2026 model year redesign receives praise for its modern styling, improved interior technology, comfortable ride, good fuel economy (20-40 MPG reported), and…

  • CVT transmission failures: Catastrophic failure requiring full replacement, often between 60,000-120,000 km (37,000-75,000 miles) on 2019-2024 models. Includes reports of complete failure on a brand-new 2025 model at 500 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
  • CVT transmission juddering/behavior: "Rubber band" effect during acceleration, sluggish response, shuddering, involuntary shifting to neutral, and poor rolling acceleration. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Kicks. See the full Kicks owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Kicks listings typically run $19,777–$25,987 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

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