2024 Nissan Kicks: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
The 2024 Nissan Kicks has 24 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with low data confidence. Current data includes 24 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2024 Nissan Kicks Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2024 Nissan Kicks.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2024 Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial 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 2024 has 24 NHTSA complaints, with Uncategorized Issues (8) and Visibility/Wiper (5) most reported. Two crash complaints and one recall exist. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Kicks
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- 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 2024 Nissan Kicks Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Visibility/Wiper
Visibility
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Visibility/Wiper, Visibility. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2024 Nissan Kicks?
The 2024 Kicks has low complaint volume but limited data. Buyers should verify recall completion and inspect reported components. Proceed with caution due to low confidence.
Uncategorized Issues and Visibility/Wiper complaints may indicate unresolved quality or design concerns. Electrical and AEB complaints also appear.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers seeking a compact SUV with modern features, provided they perform thorough pre-purchase checks.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers wanting a proven, low-risk used car may prefer a model year with more data and fewer complaints.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2024 Nissan Kicks
Inspection Focus
- Inspect wiper and visibility components for proper operation.
- Check electrical systems for faults.
- Verify Forward Collision Avoidance AEB system functionality.
Before You Close the Deal
- Investigate Uncategorized Issues with the seller or service records.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2024 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 2024 Nissan Kicks shows 24 complaints, primarily in Uncategorized Issues (8) and Visibility/Wiper (5). Two crash-related complaints and one recall exist. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only one model year (2024) is analyzed, so no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: One recall means buyers must verify it was completed before purchase.
- Uncategorized Issues account for 8 of 24 total complaints.
- Visibility/Wiper complaints total 5, the second-highest category.
- Two crash-related complaints are reported.
- Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints)
- Visibility/Wiper (5 complaints)
- Visibility (4 complaints)
All 2024 Nissan Kicks Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 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 2024 Nissan Kicks. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 forc…
My mother was seating down drinking coffee when the rear window exploded
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 v…
12/10/2024 brake warning light was on. Took to dealership and they found the left rear C1BDA-13 actuator malfunction, caliper parking brake motor to have open connection internally. Replaced on 12/13/24 along with gasket brake hose. 1/31/25 brake warning light on again. Dealershi…
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 ac…
On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:41AM, I was going to Starbucks located at 5378 W. Rosecrans Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250. My partner and I were talking, I was just about to exit to get my coffee then we heard a loud “pop” like a gun shot, and then the sound of shatteri…
Rear windshield cracked
Rear windshield shattered into pieces when the vehicle was started.
My back windshield shattered by itself.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at 7 MPH, the rear windshield glass shattered. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. Additionally, after shifted to drive from reverse the back over prevention camera screen failed…
I was driving to work around 3:15 am on 1/20/26 when my back windshield exploded! There was no warning. I did have my defrost on. I thought someone had shot or thrown something at my car. I called the service department at my dealership and even spoke the Service Manager. He…
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 vi…
Back glass shattered while sitting under the carport. It was around 30 degrees outside when it happened. No rock or bullet hole.
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 D…
My Nissan Kicks SV was sitting in my carport, with no temperature extremes and no weather when the back windshield exploded. I called the College Station Texas Nissan dealership and they said that my warranty did not cover the exploded windshield. My car is less than 2 years old …
Rear windshield shattered while car was parked indoors. The car had been in the garage for several hours and the temperature was mild so underwent no extreme temperature/pressure fluctuation, rear hatch had been open for about 20 minutes as I was vacuuming the carpets. I was work…
The vehcile was in a munor accicent. There was a rock in the road on a roundabout. The rock popped the front left tire causing vehichle to go out of control. There was some undercarriage damage to the control arms. There was no body damage. No rollover. No other vehicle inv…
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 contac…
On the morning of February 24, 2025, I went to the doctor's office because I was really sick. Their protocol is to check in then go wait in the vehicle since you might be contagious to other patients. My mom had gone with me, and was inside checking me in. I am sitting in my pa…
While driving my 2024 Nissan Kicks, I experienced an unexpected issue where the vehicle shifted from park to reverse. As usual, the doors automatically unlocked when I pulled up, and I exited the vehicle. However, just as I stepped out and turned away, the car unexpectedly jumped…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Nissan Kicks.
2024 Nissan Kicks Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. One recall means buyers must verify it was completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2024 Nissan Kicks Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2024 Kicks has low complaint volume but limited data. Buyers should verify recall completion and inspect reported components. Proceed with caution due to low confidence. 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 2024 Nissan Kicks?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #2: Visibility/Wiper (5 complaints). #3: Visibility (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Nissan Kicks?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Nissan Kicks?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Nissan Kicks, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2024 Nissan Kicks. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. One recall means buyers must verify it was completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2024 Nissan Kicks?▾
The 2024 Kicks has low complaint volume but limited data. Buyers should verify recall completion and inspect reported components. Proceed with caution due to low confidence. Uncategorized Issues and Visibility/Wiper complaints may indicate unresolved quality or design concerns. Electrical and AEB complaints also appear. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues 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.