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#BS-2019-NISKIC-44C6

2019 Nissan Kicks

Based on reports from 239 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
239
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
136
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 239 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

ac works on up to certain temp

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

throttle body needs replacement

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

repeated windshield failures

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

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

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

31
0–30K
7
30–60K
10
60–90K
4
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (31 reports) • Median: 21K 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 (35 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical35 (15%)
Engine32 (13%)
Collision Avoidance30 (13%)
Other28 (12%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking23 (10%)
Brakes21 (9%)
Drivetrain16 (7%)
Speed Control15 (6%)

2019 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Kicks, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Kicks, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Kicks, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Kicks, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-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

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19
24
20
15
21
38
22
59
23
28
24
66
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 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

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This is the worst model year for the Nissan Kicks according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

239

Class avg

122

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

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. 239 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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2019 Nissan Kicks: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Nissan Kicks is related to the electrical, with 35 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 239 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 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 2019 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 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 52 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 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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