2019 Nissan Kicks Problems And Complaints

2019 Nissan Kicks User Complaints and Problems

Electrical Problems

• Automatic electronic brake – The system failed to work as intended and the dealers just calibrated the software but didn’t repair anything.
• Forward collision avoidance – Some users reported the forward collision light turns on when there are no vehicles ahead and this gets the car to a complete stop when least expected.
• Electrical glitch – Some users reported the car alarm going on at random times requiring the users to turn it off using the key fob and there also have been instances when the radio turns on and off by itself.
• Sensors – Some sensors like the check engine, traction control, and the front proximity randomly blink giving false alarms ultimately stopping the car.

Mechanical Problems

• Transmission – Some reports state that the CVT transmission causes sudden drops in speeds with rumbling noise making it dangerous around other vehicles and there also was a claim that it would smell like burnt rubber when the speed drops happen.
• Engine – The engine was reported to shut off while accelerating at a slow turn. This was claimed to be happening due to poor fueling.
• Fuel gauge – The reading that is shown on the gauge was way lower than what was actually in the tank and this required a quick reset to get the gauge to work as intended.
• Steering – A user stated that the car would sway from one side to another and the steering wheel would vibrate when driving over small bumps.

Safety Problems

• Airbags – The airbags failed to deploy during a front collision resulting in the driver suffering some head injuries.

Exterior Problems

• Tires – Low-pressure warning flashes very often as the tires lose air within small time frames.

Interior Problems

• Rear camera – The display gets too dim making it hard to see what is behind the car during daylight.

Recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	12th September 2019	19V654000	No backup camera display image	If the camera fails to provide the image when reversing, the chances of a crash increase.	The dealers will update the backup camera software.

Should you buy the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

The Nissan Kicks undoubtedly is a good car when it comes to fuel economy and number of complaints. The competitors are much more powerful than the 2019 Kicks and the only differentiating factor that the rivals offer is performance. If power, 0-60 mph times and top speed aren’t really your priority, we highly recommend picking the 2019 Nissan Kicks as it offers enough space with the best in class gas mileage all for a starting price that undercuts its competitor’s price tags by a decent margin. The Nissan Kicks offers all the basics that are expected from a car from this segment and the car feels well built, comfortable, and practical which is what is important when looking for a car under the $20 grand mark.