2019 Nissan Kicks Safety Report
2019 NISSAN KICKS Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Kicks. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (124) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Nissan Kicks with 20 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Nissan Kicks before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Kicks Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Kicks years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Kicks | 85 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Kicks | 80 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks | 66 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Nissan Kicks | 20 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Nissan Kicks | 24 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Nissan Kicks | 20 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2019 Nissan Kicks Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Kicks, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyPower Train
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyElectrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyEngine
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Kicks receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Kicks:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Slips The CVT transmission may slip during acceleration, causing the vehicle to hesitate, rev high, and sometimes jerk unexpectedly. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Brake Malfunctions Service brakes and forward collision avoidance systems may fail, leading to reduced braking performance and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Cruise Control Failures Intelligent Cruise Control may suddenly stop working, potentially leading to loss of speed control and increased risk of accidents. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Check Engine Light The check engine light may illuminate with various codes, indicating potential issues with the powertrain or electrical systems. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Kicks:
Transmission issues are a common problem, affecting 23% of vehicles.
Brake malfunctions are a common issue, affecting 16% of vehicles.
Cruise control failures are a common problem, affecting 12% of vehicles.
Check engine light issues are a common problem, affecting 10% of vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Nissan Kicks by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Kicks with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
When I was pulling out of my driveway, my car wouldn't accelerate and started making a terrible noise. I lost all power and couldn't get it to move leaving me stuck in the middle of the road. It wouldn't even let me coast off to the side of the road. I have had this same problem before with this transmission and had it replaced with a new manufactured for my car by Nissan transmission.
Left rear coil spring is broken
While I was driving, my vehicle’s Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) suddenly stopped working. At the same time, the Automatic Emergency Braking / Forward Emergency Braking (AEB/FEB) warning light turned on. While the vehicle was in motion, warning messages appeared on the dashboard, including: “Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction,” and/or “Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled – Front Senso...
The first time the errors (front collision, traction control/slippery road) happened, I was driving my 2019 Nissan Kicks on a dry night in October (10/23). I was going down a medium sized hill with my breaks slightly engaged, about to run into my apartment complex. There was no one in front of me. Lights lit up with an error that said 'Malfunction: See Owner's Manual.' When I went to back into my ...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Mass Air Flow Sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure an...
While I was driving, I pressed the brake pedal. As soon as I applied the brakes, the vehicle abruptly screeched to a halt in a manner that felt abnormal and uncontrollable. Immediately after this sudden stop, the vehicle lost stability. It slid sideways, causing it to rotate and end up facing in a different direction than the one I had been traveling.
Transmission Issue - The CVT transmission slips during acceleration and causes the car to lose power. It hesitates, revs high, and sometimes jerks when slowing or speeding up. This creates unsafe driving conditions. Electrical Issue -The electronics intermittently shut off, screen goes black, and warning lights appear. These issues occur while driving and affect vehicle control. It’s a safety haza...
My 2019 Nissan Kicks experienced a sudden and dangerous CVT transmission failure. The vehicle began jerking, struggled to accelerate, and at times would not move forward when pressing the gas. The check engine light came on during these incidents. The car also revs without engaging properly and loses power unexpectedly, creating a serious hazard when merging into traffic or crossing intersections....
Manufacture warning collision warning traction warning while driving and unable to accelerate
Check engine light came on, displaying code P0101, front collision malfunction came on. Replaced MAF sensor for code P0101. The car then displayed the same lights, check engine light and AEB light and slip indicator light. My car then stalled while at a red light.
My Car ocassionally comes with Code P0101 and P0102 when the check Engine light comes on. And when it does come on, The Traction Light and Head Collision warning lights show as well. These affect how the car drives and I have to stop and shut of the engine for a couple of minutes and then restart the engine. Changing the Mass Air flor sensor does not seem to have helped anything and it seems based...
The front crash warning will come on and then the car will just cut off. This has happened multiple times while driving. It’s dangerous because it happens without any warning and there is nothing going on with traffic to trigger the warning light.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the Mass Air Flow sensor circuit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and the message “See Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the VIN was included in an undisclosed recall related to the ABS. The manufacturer was notified of the fail...
Driving in various times either oncoming snow fall facing car, or blowing wind facing car. Automatic emergency braking system error shows with 2 car collision light shows. With error coming on car doesn't accelerate or limps very very slow (pull over eventually to the right to stop). Also follows with an engine code. P0101 mass air flow sensor out of range.
I keep getting the p0101 code for the MAF sensor and I’ve replaced it 2 times with OEM ones and I still get that code later on. I’ve cleaned the throttle body and replaced the air filter with an OEM one and that light with also the “wet road” and “forward collision” light keep popping up. Stalling has also occurred multiple times while in park or at a stop light and rough idle when ever not in mov...
Replaced the mass air flow sensor bought from Nissan dealership due to code P0101. After replacement the warning light went off for one day. Now back on. Dealership said it’s an after market part and that they don’t sell after market parts. The part in question was bought FROM THE DEALER. Researching online revealed that this is a common problem. That dealerships are aware of this yet won’t ...
We took our car to McLarty Daniel Nissan for new tire installation and wheel alignment. During checkout, we noticed that the alignment printout shows some of the values were still out of spec (see attached photo) and the red warning note stated that this may result in tire wear, handling and safety problems. The service advisor said those are not adjustable so there is nothing they could do. I re...
It is hard to explain what specific component put my safety at risk. But my car is suffering from unintended acceleration and unintended deceleration, which I've been told is related to my engine/ABS actuator, but Nissan is doing "further investigation" after holding my car for a month and clearing it for use. When I've been driving on the highway my car will decelerate at rapid speed, even with...
Showing 20 of 124 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Kicks
Has the 2019 NISSAN KICKS been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN KICKS has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN KICKS have?
The 2019 NISSAN KICKS has 124 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
The 2019 NISSAN KICKS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN KICKS involve unknown or other (16 complaints), power train (8 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,forward collision avoidance, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, engine.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN KICKS have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN KICKS out of 124 total complaints (4.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN KICKS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN KICKS. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN KICKS is acceptable with caveats. It has 124 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN KICKS are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (8 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (5 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 16 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
Be cautious of potential transmission, brake, cruise control, and check engine light issues. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2019 NISSAN KICKS has 124 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
The 2019 NISSAN KICKS receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 124 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Slips and Brake Malfunctions.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN KICKS?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN KICKS include: Transmission Slips, Brake Malfunctions, Cruise Control Failures, Check Engine Light. These are based on patterns found across 124 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common issues with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
Common issues include transmission slips, brake malfunctions, cruise control failures, and check engine light problems.
Can the cruise control suddenly stop working?
Yes, the cruise control may suddenly stop working, leading to loss of speed control.
What should I do if I experience a sudden loss of power?
Pull over safely and check for any warning lights or issues with the transmission or brakes.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential transmission, brake, cruise control, and check engine light issues. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Kicks
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Kicks. The data includes 124 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Kicks an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16