Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Kicks
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Kicks has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 86 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 12 complaints
Of the 86 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Kicks faces moderate issues, primarily with its electrical system and engine. Recalls related to its camera system contribute to its average reliability, but there are no overwhelming concerns in any single area.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Brakes | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Forward collision system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Electronic stability control | 45,000–65,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal vibration or noise
- Error messages for sensors
- Unresponsive braking or steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Kicks at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.