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2024 Nissan Kicks Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#5 most-complained of 8 Kicks years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Nissan Kicks has 37 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 43, ranking it 5th worst out of 8 model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other Kicks years. The top issue is Visibility & Wipers, at 43% of complaints, largely rear windshields shattering unexpectedly.

Complaints
37
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
31 city / 36 hwy

Top 2024 Nissan Kicks problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers16 (43%)
  2. Other10 (27%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (16%)
  4. Electrical System3 (8%)
  5. Brakes2 (5%)
  6. Engine2 (5%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
  10. Airbags1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Rear windshields have reportedly shattered or popped loudly while the vehicle was parked, sitting in a garage or carport with no impact or temperature extremes.
  • Lane departure or lane-keeping systems reportedly pulled the vehicle to one side even after the driver corrected the steering, in one case leading to a guardrail crash.
  • Automatic Emergency Braking has reportedly activated unexpectedly at highway speed when a cyclist was in view but not in the vehicle's path.
  • The fuel gauge and distance-to-empty display reportedly malfunctioned after refueling and did not self-correct.
  • Owners reported the engine revving and making a clunking noise while idling in park with no one inside, worsening over time.
  • Crash-indicator and lane-departure warning lights reportedly illuminated on the instrument panel with no other vehicles nearby.
2024 Nissan Kicks complaints: complaints filed per month13Jun 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (13).

2024 Nissan Kicks recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other Kicks years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best1423033
2023Best018133
2024Good4337133
2025Caution7137431

All Nissan Kicks years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks reliable?
NHTSA lists 37 complaints and a complaint index of 43 for the 2024 Kicks, giving it a "Good" verdict compared to other Kicks model years. It ranks 5th worst out of 8 years tracked.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
Visibility & Wipers issues make up 43% of complaints, mostly reports of rear windshields shattering without impact, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (24V154000) covers a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly; it is not a do-not-drive recall and dealers replace the airbag assembly free of charge.
How does the 2024 Kicks compare to other model years?
The 2024 Kicks has a complaint index of 43, better than 2019 (86, Avoid) and 2025 (100, Avoid), but worse than 2022 and 2023, which both carry a "Best" verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
EPA rates it at 33 mpg combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.