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2024 Nissan Kicks problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2024 Nissan Kicks sits mid-pack among Kicks years: 43 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 56, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Visibility & Wipers leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (30% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

43

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Kicks years?

Kicks NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted252 complaints2018: 154 complaints2019: 252 complaints2020: 179 complaints2021: 100 complaints2022: 37 complaints2023: 56 complaints2024: 43 complaints2025: 41 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Kicks NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Nissan Kicks problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1330%
Driver Assistance921%
Other819%
Electrical System37%
Body & Structure25%
Engine25%
Brakes25%
Fuel System12%
Airbags12%
Seat Belts12%
Transmission12%

Does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V154000AirbagsFebruary 27, 2024 · 351 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass shattered without impact. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 22, 2026

“The contact owned a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50-55 MPH and merging to the right lane, the vehicle continued pulling to the right, unintendedly even though the driver had straightened the steering wheel to drive straight. The contact stated that the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 1, 2025 · crash

“While driving my 2024 Nissan Kicks, I experienced an unexpected issue where the vehicle shifted from park to reverse. As usual, the doors automatically unlocked when I pulled up, and I exited the vehicle. However, just as I stepped out and turned away, the car unexpectedly jumped from park into…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 15, 2024

“The fuel gage or DTE(Distance to Empty) started to malfunction after the last time the tank was filled up. It did not correct itself and now I can't get an appointment with the Service Department to have it look at.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 17, 2024

“The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as intended while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 1, 2025

2024 Nissan Kicks — common questions

Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks reliable?

It is close to typical for the Kicks: 43 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2024 Kicks problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (13 complaints), driver assistance (9 complaints), other (8 complaints).

Does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Nissan Kicks. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Kicks years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Kicks years to avoid are 2019, 2020, 2018, 2021. The cleanest record among Kicks years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2024 Nissan Kicks?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Nissan Kicks earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.