GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Nissan Kicks
EPA MPG:
33 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
33 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2021 Kicks has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The 2021 Nissan Kicks has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2021 Nissan Kicks has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2021 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
This Car
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Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks
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Nissan vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
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2007
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2010
2011
2012
2013
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2018*
NA
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
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Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
2025*
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
STEERING
Jul 18, 2023
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V496000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
11824
STEERING
Sep 15, 2022
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V693000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
20040
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