Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Nissan Kicks
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Nissan Kicks has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 134 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 43 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
Of the 134 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 134 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Nissan Kicks has an average reliability rating. The vehicle has had a significant number of owner complaints about forward collision avoidance, the electrical system, and the engine, though no severe systemic issues are evident. A recall related to the backup camera further affects its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| forward collision system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| braking system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | 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 change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Replace air filter
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and fill
- Inspect and replace belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected braking noises
- Erratic electrical behavior
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Camera system failure
- Sudden power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Nissan Kicks at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.