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2020 Nissan KicksProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 189 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
189
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
123
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 189 complaints, 14 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

warning lights

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Collision AvoidanceHIGH

29 owners reported collision avoidance issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

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

25
0–30K
9
30–60K
3
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 6K 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: Collision Avoidance (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Collision Avoidance29 (15%)
Electrical26 (14%)
Drivetrain21 (11%)
Engine20 (11%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 (7%)
Fuel System13 (7%)
Other12 (6%)
Brakes11 (6%)

2020 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Kicks, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Kicks, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Kicks, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Kicks, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

14
20
19
21
28
22
15
23
33
24
56
25
24
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Nissan Kicks. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2020 Nissan Kicks NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2020 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

189

Class avg

80

2.4x 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. 189 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2020 Nissan Kicks: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 Nissan Kicks is related to the collision avoidance, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2020 Nissan Kicks has 189 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA rates the 2020 Nissan Kicks 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 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 2020 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2020 Nissan Kicks according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan Kicks problems start?
Based on 39 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 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.
When was the 2020 Nissan Kicks data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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