2024 Nissan Kicks Problems & Complaints

Average1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Kicks at the same age

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2024 Nissan Kicks with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Kicks at the same age. The most reported problem area is the windows, wipers & sunroof (17 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

38complaints
1recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Nissan Kicks problems

  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~25,000 miles
    1745%
  • Other / not specified
    1026%
  • Driver assistance~40,000 miles
    718%
  • Electrical system~1,000 miles
    38%
  • Engine & cooling~180,000 miles
    25%
  • Body & structure
    25%
  • Brakes~16,000 miles
    25%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~180,000 miles
    25%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    13%
  • Air bags
    13%
  • Seat belts
    13%
  • A/C & heater~2,000 miles
    13%
  • Suspension~21,000 miles
    13%
  • Steering~21,000 miles
    13%

Share of the 38 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Kicks complaints by model year

201820192020202120222023202420252026861349778231838418
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Kicks. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Kicks years: 2023, 2022. Years to avoid: 2025. Compare all years →

2024 Nissan Kicks recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 24V-154 · Feb 27, 2024 · 351 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

What 2024 Nissan Kicks owners say

Windows, wipers & sunroof

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway and turning off the vehicle, while exiting the vehicle, the rear hatchback glass suddenly shattered. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the rear defroster was not activated, and there was no impact to the hatchback glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that previously after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle restarted independently and continued running for approximately six hours before the contact discovered that the vehicle was still running. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. …

1,000 miles · Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 20 MPH, with the contact in the front passenger's seat, and the contact's sister and minor son in the rear seats, the contact heard an abnormal loud banging sound noticed that the rear window had shattered. The glass fell inside and otside the vehicle. The contact was occupying the front passenger's seat, and the contact's sister and minor son were occupying the rear seats. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the defroster had been activated approximately 3 minutes prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear window glass was replaced, but the cause of the failure was not provided. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. …

Glass, side/rear · 25,000 miles · Apr 2026

Driver assistance

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 passenger's side roof rail air bags deployed. The contact stated that the axle and the front passenger's side tire were bent. No police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body repair shop. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. …

Lane keep › Automatic steering · 10,000 miles · Jun 2025 · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the crash indicator warning light illuminated, but there were no other vehicles nearby. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Departure lines on the instrument panel and the crash indicator warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that within 9 days of owning the vehicle, the rear window glass exploded without impact after sitting alone for approximately 8 hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,900.

Sensing system › Other · 43,000 miles · Nov 2025

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway and turning off the vehicle, while exiting the vehicle, the rear hatchback glass suddenly shattered. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the rear defroster was not activated, and there was no impact to the hatchback glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that previously after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle restarted independently and continued running for approximately six hours before the contact discovered that the vehicle was still running. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. …

1,000 miles · Feb 2026

The main infotainment display screen in my 2024 Nissan Kicks failed prematurely and blacked out completely, rendering the backup camera and rear cross-traffic safety systems entirely inoperable. This failure poses an immediate safety hazard to myself and pedestrians, as I am forced to drive and back up daily with zero rear visibility, completely losing essential safety features regulated by federal standards. The defect has been officially inspected and confirmed by an authorized Nissan dealership service center on two separate occasions. The dealer attempted to process a warranty replacement but informed me that the necessary replacement part was backordered due to inventory delays. Despite complying with the diagnostic process, Nissan Consumer Affairs has severely delayed a resolution since January 2026. …

Jan 2026

2024 Nissan Kicks engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.6L 4-cylCVTFWD31 / 36 / 33

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks a good car?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Kicks rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Kicks at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Nissan Kicks?

The windows, wipers & sunroof — 17 complaints, 45% of all complaints for this model year, most often about glass, side/rear. Next are the driver assistance (7) and electrical system (3).

How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have?

There is 1 recall for the 2024 Nissan Kicks, the most recent from February 27, 2024 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Kicks?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025. See the full Nissan Kicks years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Nissan Kicks problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 21,000 miles; 85% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.