2019 Nissan Kicks Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
86/100
#2 most-complained of 8 Kicks years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 134 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 86 out of 100 — #2 highest of 8 Kicks model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (45 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 134
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 31 city / 36 hwy
Top 2019 Nissan Kicks problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras45 (34%)
- Engine43 (32%)
- Electrical System39 (29%)
- Other32 (24%)
- Brakes23 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (14%)
- Fuel System14 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (5%)
- Airbags4 (3%)
- Steering4 (3%)
2019 Nissan Kicks recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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 Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Kicks fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Kicks years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Nissan Kicks ranks #2 of 8 among Kicks model years (Complaint Index 86/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 134 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (45 complaints), engine (43 complaints), and electrical system (39 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Nissan Kicks, most recently reported 2019, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
- EPA rates the 2019 Nissan Kicks at 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.