2021 Nissan Kicks problems and complaints
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Kicks. The most-reported areas: Structure (24), Unknown Or Other (16), Forward Collision Avoidance (15).
Key takeaways
- 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 15% |
| Power Train | 11 | 14% |
| Engine | 9 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-09
The car won’t accelerate pass 40mph , ABS light will turn on , it completely stopped on the free way. I waited 5 minutes and the car started running. I d been doing this since march 2026. Got a diagnosis they thought it was a wheel bearings and sensor but the car didn’t accelerate again. And stopped working.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-03
Engine timing and Transmission failed and replaced before 90,000 miles,
Engine - filed 2026-09-03
Engine light keeps coming on, just had 1 camshaft changed.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.