2024 Nissan Kicks: common problems and reliability
The 2024 Nissan Kicks has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and visibility/wiper. 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 2024 model year
30
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Nissan Kicks vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
visibility
7
visibility/wiper
6
electrical system
3
forward collision avoidance
3
service brakes
2
Recalls affecting the 2024 Kicks
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 24V154000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's…
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 competitive pricing, es
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.
General reliability and quality issues — Multiple reports of various components failing (mass air flow sensor, throttle body, EGR system cracks spewing coolant, brake problems, rear liftgate strut failure) well under 100,000 miles. Frequency: recurrent.
Underpowered engine — Lack of power for highway merging, passing, and climbing hills, especially with passengers or cargo. Described as slow and sluggish. Frequency: recurrent.
Interior material quality — Hard, cheap-feeling plastics throughout the cabin. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Kicks.
Typical used price
Used Kicks listings typically run $19,777–$25,987 across 2018 to 2026 model years.