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2021 Nissan Kicks

Based on reports from 89 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 89 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

24 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 54K miles.

!Inspect the Collision AvoidanceMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (24 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body24 (27%)

Other14 (16%)

Collision Avoidance10 (11%)

Electrical8 (9%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking6 (7%)

Engine5 (6%)

Drivetrain5 (6%)

Brakes5 (6%)

2021 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 54K-mile mark.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, with 6 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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Nissan Kicks. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

22V693000Nov 2022

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

23V496000Sep 2023

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

2021 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

1.6x 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. 89 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Nissan Kicks Model Years

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2021 Nissan Kicks: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Nissan Kicks?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Nissan Kicks is related to the structure:body, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Nissan Kicks reliable?

The 2021 Nissan Kicks has 89 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 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 2021 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Nissan Kicks has 2 recalls 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 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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