2020 Nissan Kicks: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Kicks years.
96 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Kicks?The 2020 Nissan Kicks has 96 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls 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.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Nissan Kicks vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Kicks years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the Kicks?
Across the 9 Kicks model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2022) to 134 (2019). With 96 complaints, the 2020 Kicks sits above the model's median of 42.
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
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentCVT 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.
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Typical used price
Used Kicks listings typically run $16,633–$23,176.
Other Kicks model years
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