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#BS-2018-NISKIC-44C6

2018 Nissan Kicks

Based on reports from 146 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
146
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
122
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 146 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

at 62 you sweat 61 you freeze

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

unavailable front radar obstruction message

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

passenger window electrical switch broke

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

21 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

48
0–30K
1
30–60K
2
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (48 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (21 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other25 (17%)
Electrical21 (14%)
Engine17 (12%)
Brakes14 (10%)
Collision Avoidance14 (10%)
Stability Control12 (8%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking8 (5%)
Drivetrain8 (5%)

2018 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
18
34
19
11
20
19
21
22
22
18
23
8
24
21
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Nissan Kicks. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V654000Nov 2019

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Kicks is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2018 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

146

Class avg

143

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2018.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 146 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Nissan Kicks: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Nissan Kicks is related to the electrical, with 21 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2018 Nissan Kicks has 146 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Nissan Kicks problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Nissan Kicks has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Kicks problems start?
Based on 53 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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