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#BS-2026-NISKIC-44C62026 Nissan KicksProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 17 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 17 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2026 Nissan Kicks: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,086 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, with 1 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.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
SEATS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2026 Nissan Kicks NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★3 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.
2026 Nissan Kicks vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
17
Class avg
40
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd 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. 17 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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