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2022 Nissan KicksProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 38 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
38
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 38 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

battery unable recharge and engine stop spontaneously

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

need to give it gas to take off

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

5 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
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: Steering (5 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

Steering5 (13%)
Engine4 (11%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (8%)
Drivetrain3 (8%)
Suspension3 (8%)
Other3 (8%)
Collision Avoidance3 (8%)
Structure:body2 (5%)

2022 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Nissan Kicks, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2022 Nissan Kicks, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Nissan Kicks, with 3 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.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Nissan Kicks, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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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10
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6
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7
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5
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Nissan Kicks. Recent trend: stable.

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2022 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.

2022 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

38

Class avg

74

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 38 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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2022 Nissan Kicks: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Nissan Kicks is related to the steering, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2022 Nissan Kicks has 38 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA rates the 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2022 Nissan Kicks according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan Kicks problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 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 2022 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.
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