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2024 Nissan KICKS problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

37 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

21,421 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 37 complaints (27.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior410.8%
Transmission and shifting25.4%
Electrical and battery issues25.4%
Engine operation12.7%
Steering behavior12.7%
Fuel system concerns12.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Unknown Or Other
10
Visibility/Wiper
8
Visibility
4
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
4
Electrical System
3
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
Power Train
2
Structure:Body
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Unknown Or Other10
Visibility/Wiper8
Visibility4
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear4
Electrical System3
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings2
Power Train2
Structure:Body2

Unknown Or Other: 10; Visibility/Wiper: 8; Visibility: 4; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 4; Electrical System: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Power Train: 2; Structure:Body: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
7
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0007
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2024
5
2025
7
2026
25
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20245
20257
202625

2024: 5; 2025: 7; 2026: 25

Pattern summary

Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11594677 · 2024-06-16 (June 16, 2024)

Problem with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). I'm driving on a road with 2 lanes in my direction at about 35 mph. Approached a curve that makes a slight left turn in the road. There happens to be a bicyclist on the curve. As the car reaches a position where the bicyclist is in direct frontal view of the vehicles cameras/radar, the AEB activates, even though we're both on the curve and I'm not going to hit the bicyclist. The activation of the AEB lasted only a second or two until the bicyclist was no longer in my direct path, but the noise fro…

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Owner report 11665776 · 2025-06-09 (June 9, 2025)

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 passenger's side of the vehicle crashed into a guardrail, and the vehicle stopped. It was unknown whether the brakes were inoperable at the time of the incident. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated before of after the crash. The pass…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11665776 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11727902 · 2026-03-30 (March 30, 2026)

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle but was unable to shift to drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to a dealer for service and was advised that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed. The transmission fluid was not flushed. Additionally, during an oil change at …

Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11727902 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11760343 · 2026-08-28 (August 28, 2026)

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, jerked, and felt as though it was about to stall before resuming normal operation. The failure occurred more frequently while making left or right turns. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,100.

Owner-reported narrative. 93,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11760343 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11709783 · 2026-01-08 (January 8, 2026)

The rear body vent seal failed, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior. This component is available for inspection. I noticed a sloshing water sound, and over time there was excess interior moisture, including repeated interior window frosting that required scraping for visibility. A Nissan dealership later confirmed water intrusion and interior mold contamination affecting the driver-side floor, rear seating area, and trunk. The presence of mold inside the cabin poses a health risk to occupants, and ongoing water intrusion creates a p…

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Owner report 11755250 · 2026-08-06 (August 6, 2026)

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the defogger was activated, and the rear glass fractured. The contact stated that the sound was like a loud gunshot. The sound almost caused the contact to drive off the roadway. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the wiring at the bottom of the glass was loose. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing within days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mech…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11755250 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11614727 · 2024-09-15 (September 15, 2024)

I purchased a 2024 Nissan Kicks from Courtesy Nissan of Tampa ( Florida) on 7/6/2024. I have 4011 miles on this vehicle. I should preface this letter with letting it be known that I have owned in the past A Nissan 1998 Frontier prick up/ 2004 Xterra, a 2012 Sentra, 2014 Crew cab Frontier PU, a 2019 Crew Cab Frontier PU , a 2019 Nissan Kicks - none of these vehicles have had the issue I currently have with this new car. It is a bit difficult to describe -so bear with me. The area where you put the gas pump nozzle into he the gas tank opening i…

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