2023 Nissan Kicks: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
The 2023 Nissan Kicks has 27 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with low confidence due to limited data. Current data includes 27 complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB as the top reported area.
2023 Nissan Kicks Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2023 Nissan Kicks.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2023 Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2023 Nissan Kicks Later Release SUV FWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
15.5% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
15.5% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
NISSAN KICKS 2023 has 27 NHTSA complaints, with 11 related to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. Electrical faults (7) and engine problems (6) are also reported. One recall exists. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Kicks
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 27
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 33
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 31 / 36
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2023 Nissan Kicks Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2023 Nissan Kicks?
The 2023 Kicks may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the AEB complaints warrant caution. Pre-purchase inspection of the AEB system is advised.
AEB malfunctions can lead to unexpected braking or failure to brake, affecting safety. Electrical and engine issues may cause reliability concerns.
May Suit
Budget-conscious buyers seeking a compact crossover with modern features, who are willing to verify AEB function.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who prioritize advanced safety system reliability and want minimal risk of AEB issues.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2023 Nissan Kicks
Inspection Focus
- Test Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system operation
- Check for electrical system warning lights or malfunctions
- Inspect engine for unusual noises or performance issues
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system functions correctly during test drive
- Check for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for electrical and engine repairs
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 Nissan Kicks, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Nissan Kicks shows a notable concentration of issues in the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system (11 complaints). Electrical faults (7) and engine problems (6) are also reported. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only the 2023 model year data is available, so no comparison to other years is possible.
Recall context: One recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for 11 of 27 complaints.
- Electrical faults total 7 complaints.
- Engine problems account for 6 complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Electrical Faults
- Engine Problems
All 2023 Nissan Kicks Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Kicks. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Kicks. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My car will just slam on the brakes for no reason at all. The only thing I did different was use the emergency brake the day before when I was on a slope. There is nothing in front of me causing this to happen. I've been to the shop about this before they charge you $190 to put i…
I use the adaptive cruise control a lot because I had ankle surgery and it bothers it to drive and use it a lot. The cruise control is fantastic I love it but it started giving me a warning light at the end of drive. I drive from [XXX] to [XXX] 4 days a week. The warning light …
Vehicle: 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Incident Detail: On April 1, my son was involved in an auto accident. According to my son, he was traveling at approximately 20–30 mph. Upon approaching slowed traffic, my son applied the service brakes; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate or …
Back window shattered spontaneously without notice
Back glass was shattered with no visible impact. Back glass was replaced by Safelite.
WHILE COMING FROM THE GROCERY STORE TO MY APARTMENT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND I SAW THRU MY MIRROR THAT MY REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. I. STOP ON THE NEXT BLOCK AND PARK TO SEE IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING HIT MY WINDOW BUT NOTHING... I NOTICED ON THE SIDE OF THE SORROUNDI WINDOW THE WIN…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact had to wait for 20 minutes to an hour before being able to start the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. There were no warning light…
I started braking and the red "BRAKE" started intermittently shining. Later on, the warning, front collision, and traction control lights suddenly turned on. I cannot use cruise control now either. A quick look online shows this to be a widespread issue across many Nissan Kick…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights became extremely dim before the failure was self-corrected. The failure was intermittent. Occasionally, the contact had to restart the vehicle for the headlights to illum…
I went to have car checked and mechanic said it was a recall and the problem is an unstable electrical connection within the sensor that measures the force the driver applies to the steering wheel during turns and can result in the power steering feature being disabled. I can hav…
The emergency braking systems will randomly brake without anything in front of the car. When backing into a parking spot, if the car senses a parking block it will emergency brake. When driving, there has been a person walking on a sidewalk, not in the road or crossing the road, …
My car has repeatedly stalled while in motion. •No warning lights appear on the dashboard before or after stalling. •The most recent incident occurred in front of a moving car, putting you and your family at risk. •Luckily, no one was injured, but this continues to be a serious s…
I have had several incidents where my vehicle malfunctioned. The most recent one that I was concerned about my safety was that I was driving 55 mph where my car applied the automatic emergency feature and suddenly started breaking without reason. I was not able to accelerate due …
Another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the front driver side of my vehicle. Air bags were supposed to be deployed on my vehicle due to the impact of the collision, however, they were not. Air bags could have prevented injury if they had functioned properly. Ve…
Hello, I noticed my battery light came Friday, April 5th, but the indicator light went off after about 45 seconds. Saturday, April 6th, I was driving and the battery light came on again, after 5 minutes the acceleration stopped working as I turned into the subdivision. The veh…
I was sitting at a light during rush hour with my kids. The light turned green, but nothing happened when I pushed the car accelerator. I put my flashers on and tried not to panic. I put the car in park, turned it off, then turned it back on. The car worked properly and I was abl…
I purchased the vehicle in April of 2023. It has just over 2000 miles on it. I don't drive it very much. Starting in January of 2024, I’ve been having intermittent issues with my fairly new Nissan Kicks vehicle, as follows: •Engine stalling at stop •Forward Emergency Brake (…
We were simply backing out of our driveway and the system began to beep as if something was behind the vehicle. I got out and walked behind the car and there was nothing there. I began backing up again and the vehicle suddenly stopped in a grinding halt. No matter what I did I co…
Today date 11.14.2023. Stalled problem on traffic light. It's hapen 2 times. First time 2 weeks ago, do not remember date. Second time its hapen 11.10.2023. On red light my car is stalled. Than I turn my flashers, alredy was green light. People start go around my car. Restart my…
The AEB system activated without cause (phantom braking incident). While driving on a neighborhood street (25-30 mph), the car seized up, came to a near complete stop, and a red (outline) and white (background) triangle containing a bold red exclamation mark appeared on the dash…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Nissan Kicks.
2023 Nissan Kicks Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Kicks. One recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2023 Nissan Kicks Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Nissan Kicks reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 27 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2023 Kicks may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the AEB complaints warrant caution. Pre-purchase inspection of the AEB system is advised. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (11 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Kicks?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Kicks?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Nissan Kicks, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 27 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2023 Nissan Kicks. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. One recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Kicks?▾
The 2023 Kicks may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the AEB complaints warrant caution. Pre-purchase inspection of the AEB system is advised. AEB malfunctions can lead to unexpected braking or failure to brake, affecting safety. Electrical and engine issues may cause reliability concerns. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Kicks reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.