2022 NISSAN KICKS

0 recalls — 35 complaints — 4/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

35 total complaints 4 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING5
ENGINE4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
SUSPENSION3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
POWER TRAIN2
WHEELS2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
POWER TRAIN Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
Vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. It is available for inspection at Nissan Vacaville. It is a safety risk as I was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't go. I had to have it put in neutral so I could get it to a safe location so I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
Vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. It is available for inspection at Nissan Vacaville. It is a safety risk as I was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't go. I had to have it put in neutral so I could get it to a safe location so I... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service cente... Read more
WHEELS Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service cente... Read more
STEERING Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service cente... Read more
SEATS Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
I AM INTRIGUED ABOUT THE TUBES UNDER THE SEATS. WHY AREN'T THEY UNDER THE CAR NOT UNDER THE SEATS
POWER TRAIN Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
I was driving, slowed down to stop at a red light. As I proceeded to stop the car made a noise like something was in front of me as I was driving too close. I made a grinding noise and would not go forward as I proceeded to go. I was in the street, had to put on emergency flasher so no one would hit... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 19, 2025
The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 70 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open, shattering the windshield. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and a rope was used to securely close the hood. The vehicle ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 1, 2025
Incident date: Feb 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer; where it was diagnosed; however, the failure was not re... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Nov 14, 2024
Incident date: Nov 12, 2024
The forward collision sensor and system malfunctioned such that it would cause the car to drive erratically. The car would swerve on its own and would need driver inputs to get it back on course. It would also tend to make the car slow down and stop in the middle of the road. This system malfunction... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
I bought the car used and had no issues within the first three months. I have only had the car for four months now. The automatic emergency braking warning light started to randomly flash while driving and would come on and off. I took the car into the dealership and they told me I had codes appeari... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
I bought the car used and had no issues within the first three months. I have only had the car for four months now. The automatic emergency braking warning light started to randomly flash while driving and would come on and off. I took the car into the dealership and they told me I had codes appeari... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
I bought the car used and had no issues within the first three months. I have only had the car for four months now. The automatic emergency braking warning light started to randomly flash while driving and would come on and off. I took the car into the dealership and they told me I had codes appeari... Read more
ENGINE Jun 20, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Driving down the highway when the car shut down in the middle of the freeway. I was able to get to the shoulder before the vehicle completely shut down and would not restart. I had it towed to a shop and upon further investigation the motor had blown up. One of the pistons only had 20% pressure. The... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 19, 2024
Incident date: May 27, 2024
The hood flew open unexpectedly while driving on the highway causing significant damage. No lights or indicators appeared on dashboard. Car has 9,000 miles and Nissan is currently doing an investigation with inspection on car June 20, 2024.
STEERING Nov 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2022
I bought a brand new Kicks Sport S that was delivered to me with 231 miles on it. It ran great but when driving on the Interstate when a slight crosswind kicked up the vehicle steering was almost unmanageable. It was difficult keeping the vehicle on the road below the posted speed with only 5 -10 ... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2022
I bought a brand new Kicks Sport S that was delivered to me with 231 miles on it. It ran great but when driving on the Interstate when a slight crosswind kicked up the vehicle steering was almost unmanageable. It was difficult keeping the vehicle on the road below the posted speed with only 5 -10 ... Read more
WHEELS Nov 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2022
I bought a brand new Kicks Sport S that was delivered to me with 231 miles on it. It ran great but when driving on the Interstate when a slight crosswind kicked up the vehicle steering was almost unmanageable. It was difficult keeping the vehicle on the road below the posted speed with only 5 -10 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 1, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
While inflating the tires up to the recommended pressure, due to the low temperatures overnight, I noticed that the right front rotor had multiple cracks running on the bridges between the holes on the brake rotors. There where no indications other than the Low Tire Pressure warning indicator. I ha... Read more
ENGINE Aug 23, 2023
Incident date: Mar 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure r... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 31, 2023
Incident date: Oct 28, 2022
Not sure what causes this failure in the Kicks but if there is any wind at all when driving over 45 mph and/or traveling on a Highway, Interstate the steering becomes super sloppy and the car is difficult to control and maintain lanes in moderate wind conditions. You have to grip the steering wheel ... Read more
STEERING May 31, 2023
Incident date: Oct 28, 2022
Not sure what causes this failure in the Kicks but if there is any wind at all when driving over 45 mph and/or traveling on a Highway, Interstate the steering becomes super sloppy and the car is difficult to control and maintain lanes in moderate wind conditions. You have to grip the steering wheel ... Read more
SUSPENSION May 31, 2023
Incident date: Oct 28, 2022
Not sure what causes this failure in the Kicks but if there is any wind at all when driving over 45 mph and/or traveling on a Highway, Interstate the steering becomes super sloppy and the car is difficult to control and maintain lanes in moderate wind conditions. You have to grip the steering wheel ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 1, 2023
Incident date: Feb 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop, with the brake warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the roadway was clear, and there were no objects in the path of the vehicle. The veh... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Mar 1, 2023
Incident date: Feb 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop, with the brake warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the roadway was clear, and there were no objects in the path of the vehicle. The veh... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
Purchased vehicle new and the dealership delivered it to the house the mileage was under 300. Drove the car approximately 100 miles and while driving on the Interstate on the return trip there was a slight wind under 10 mph. The vehicle was difficult to control as the slightest wind causes the veh... Read more
STEERING Dec 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
Purchased vehicle new and the dealership delivered it to the house the mileage was under 300. Drove the car approximately 100 miles and while driving on the Interstate on the return trip there was a slight wind under 10 mph. The vehicle was difficult to control as the slightest wind causes the veh... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Nisan Kicks. The contact stated that the parking assist would alarm the driver that they were coming close to something or someone. When the power assist was activated, the vehicle would suddenly stop as if the vehicle was about to crash into an object or a person. The contac... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Nisan Kicks. The contact stated that the parking assist would alarm the driver that they were coming close to something or someone. When the power assist was activated, the vehicle would suddenly stop as if the vehicle was about to crash into an object or a person. The contac... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 19, 2022
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel turned all the way to the left independently. The contact stated that upon steering, the steering wheel veered to the right and he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right and cra... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Jul 19, 2022
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel turned all the way to the left independently. The contact stated that upon steering, the steering wheel veered to the right and he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right and cra... Read more
Crash 1 injured
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Jun 28, 2022
Incident date: Jun 16, 2022
On June 16, 2022 I suffered a medical emergency and the vehicle drifted out of the lane into the guardrail to the right. No lane departure warning sounded or alerted me. The vehicle grazed the guardrail on the passenger side then veered left across the other 3 lanes with no warnings or alerts soundi... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Jun 28, 2022
Incident date: Jun 16, 2022
On June 16, 2022 I suffered a medical emergency and the vehicle drifted out of the lane into the guardrail to the right. No lane departure warning sounded or alerted me. The vehicle grazed the guardrail on the passenger side then veered left across the other 3 lanes with no warnings or alerts soundi... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Mar 16, 2022
Incident date: Mar 15, 2022
Brand new 2022 Nissan Kicks S, I was driving home from picking it up at the dealership with only 14 miles on the odometer when I was stopped at a red light and the car shuddered and stalled. The battery and oil dash lights came on. I had to place the car into Park, turn it off, and turn it back on t... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 16, 2022
Incident date: Mar 15, 2022
Brand new 2022 Nissan Kicks S, I was driving home from picking it up at the dealership with only 14 miles on the odometer when I was stopped at a red light and the car shuddered and stalled. The battery and oil dash lights came on. I had to place the car into Park, turn it off, and turn it back on t... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2022 NISSAN KICKS

2022 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 15.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2022 NISSAN KICKS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 36.0 33.0 Regular $1,800

CO2 Emissions: 269.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NISSAN KICKS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN KICKS across all model years (2018–2026).

43 Total Recalls
805 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
40 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NISSAN KICKS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 6 4 View
2025 6 34 View
2024 9 33 View
2023 18 44 View
2022 (current) 0 35
2021 2 92 View
2020 0 172 View
2019 1 240 View
2018 1 151 View

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