Nissan Kicks years to avoid
The Nissan Kicks years to avoid are 2019, 2020, 2018, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
878
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2018–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Kicks years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 258 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 185 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 157 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 107 |
Every Kicks year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 47 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 46 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 | |
| 2021avoid | 107 | 2 | |
| 2020avoid | 185 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 258 | 1 | |
| 2018avoid | 157 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Kicks years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Kicks years to avoid are 2019, 2020, 2018, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Nissan Kicks?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Kicks years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks have?
Across all model years, the Kicks has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 878 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.