How common are electrical problems on the 2018 Nissan Kicks?

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Kicks, which is 28% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Kicks.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,600 miles.

Did the 2018 Kicks electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Kicks shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

How does 2018 compare to other Kicks model years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 Kicks had 24 electrical complaints (28% share); by comparison 2019 had 39 complaints (29% share) and 2020 had 27 complaints (28% share), while later years like 2022 (1 complaint, 4% share) were much lower.

2018 Nissan Kicks Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, 28% of its 85 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 2,600 miles, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 28% of 85
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dashboard gauges, stereo, and power steering fail to activate on startup, sometimes requiring several restart attempts before all systems come back on.
Front collision and traction control warning lights illuminate while driving, followed by the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly.
Headlights, dome lights, and tail lights flicker intermittently, a problem some owners reported persisting even after alternator replacement.
The slip indicator or a general malfunction message appears on the dash while driving, sometimes followed by the vehicle losing power or dying.
The Mass Air Flow sensor has been reported to malfunction, causing rough idle, stalling, continuous beeping, and power steering lockup.
The back-up camera display goes dark during reversing, and separately some vehicles fail to start or stall while driving.

When 2018 Nissan Kicks electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2018, latest Jul 25, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Nissan Kicks

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Kicks model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201824 (28%)
201939 (29%)
202027 (28%)
202111 (14%)
20221 (4%)
20235 (28%)
20243 (8%)
20255 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2018 Nissan Kicks?: NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Kicks, which is 28% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Kicks.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,600 miles.
Did the 2018 Kicks electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Kicks shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does 2018 compare to other Kicks model years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 Kicks had 24 electrical complaints (28% share); by comparison 2019 had 39 complaints (29% share) and 2020 had 27 complaints (28% share), while later years like 2022 (1 complaint, 4% share) were much lower.