Nissan Kicks Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Kicks model year (2018–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Kicks Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
Best Nissan Kicks Years to Buy
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Nissan Kicks — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Kicks Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2024Recent Kicks models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2024 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Kicks should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2025 Nissan Kicks if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Kicks to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Kicks model years.
Which Kicks has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Kicks model years with the lowest problem scores.
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