2023 Nissan Kicks Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#8 most-complained of 8 Kicks years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Nissan Kicks ranks best among 8 model years, with 18 complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, and 1 recall. Its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 33% of complaints, but overall reported issues are low compared to other Kicks years.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 31 city / 36 hwy
Top 2023 Nissan Kicks problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (33%)
- Electrical System5 (28%)
- Engine5 (28%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (22%)
- Other3 (17%)
- Brakes2 (11%)
- Lane Departure2 (11%)
- Steering1 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
What owners report
- Emergency braking activates on its own with nothing in front of the car, including during parking and while driving past pedestrians on sidewalks.
- The CVT transmission lost power while stopped at a light and needed replacement at a median mileage of 57,866 for transmission complaints.
- The driver-side lane departure camera loses signal in sunlight and cuts out entirely at night, leaving safety features unreliable.
- Adaptive cruise control triggers an unexplained warning light at the end of some drives, appearing intermittently.
- The engine and powertrain occasionally fail to respond to the accelerator while stopped, requiring the ignition to be cycled before the vehicle moves again.
- The vehicle failed to start intermittently, with the engine not turning over for periods of 20 minutes to an hour despite no warning lights.
2023 Nissan Kicks recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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 air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Kicks years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Nissan Kicks reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Kicks ranks best among the 8 model years with data, with only 18 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, including 1 crash.
- Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Kicks, campaign 24V154000, covering a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly.
- How does the 2023 Kicks compare to other years?
- The 2023 Kicks has a Complaint Index of 0 and ranks 8th (best) among model years, compared to 2019 (86) and 2025 (100), both rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
- EPA rates the 2023 Kicks at 33 mpg combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.