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2018 Nissan Kicks engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 14% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

The vehicle has turned off 3 times on the freeway. And it won't start fast it takes from 15 minutes to half an hour. They have already repaired it 2 times and it continues with the same problem.

Reported at 8,000 miles, June 2020

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally experienced reduction in automotive power with the "System Malfunction" message displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 100,000 miles, December 2024

Other problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Kicks

Engine problems in other years

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Engine problems across all Nissan models