Nissan Kicks ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2018–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Nissan Kicks we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Kicks across generations.
Average Score
84/100
Best Year
2022 Nissan Kicks
Score 88
Weakest Year
2018 Nissan Kicks
Score 78
Every Nissan Kicks Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A remarkably reliable and budget-friendly urban crossover, perfect for those prioritizing economy over performance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Minor Electrical Components
A practical and economical choice that largely avoids major headaches, but keep an eye on the CVT.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Front Suspension Components · Infotainment System
A practical, fuel-efficient crossover with proven core components, but maintain that CVT diligently.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical System (Sensors & Infotainment) · Steering System (Power Steering Assist)
A smart, economical urban choice, but proceed with caution and a meticulous focus on CVT maintenance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Suspension Components
A highly practical and efficient urban crossover, offering strong value with a focus on ease of ownership.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical/Infotainment System · Suspension Components
An economical urban crossover that provides excellent value, but its continuously variable transmission is a major reliability wildcard.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Minor Electrical Systems · Suspension Components
A promising redesign with inherent first-year unknowns, requiring owners to monitor early vehicle performance closely.
Top risks: Powertrain Longevity · Electrical & Infotainment Systems · Transmission (CVT) Performance
Problems That Follow the Kicks Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Appears in 5 model years · 71% of generations
Suspension Components
Appears in 3 model years · 43% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 2 model years · 29% of generations