2025 Nissan KICKS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Nissan KICKS has 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is visibility problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: dear mr / madam i purchased a brand-new nissan suv on january 13, 2025, but i have encountered serious quality issues since the day i took delivery of the vehicle. the specific problems are as follows: wiper washer malfunction: on the day of delivery, i discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

VISIBILITY

7 complaints

17%

• Dear Mr / Madam I purchased a brand-new NISSAN SUV on January 13, 2025, but I have encountered serious quality issues since the day I took delivery of the vehicle. The specific problems are as follows: Wiper Washer Malfunction: On the day of delivery, I discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys
• To the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT): I picked up a new car on January 11, and on January 28, I discovered a 10-inch crack on the inside of the front windshield. On February 1, I took the vehicle to a Nissan service center for inspection, and they confirmed the presence of anothe
• The windshield cracks and breaks super easy this is a hazard because the windshield protects us. There needs to be a recall for a better sturdier windshield. I am not the only one with the nissan kicks who has this issue!

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Dear Mr / Madam I purchased a brand-new NISSAN SUV on January 13, 2025, but I have encountered serious quality issues since the day I took delivery of the vehicle. The specific problems are as follows: Wiper Washer Malfunction: On the day of delivery, I discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

12%

• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention display screen failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention screen displayed a black screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (B
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. In addition, the instrument panel
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the local dealer was contacted but failed to return the call to schedule an app

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention display screen failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention screen displayed a black screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (B”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

5 complaints

12%

• Nissan of Macomb, ALL of them know us by name Mike & Bev Steering issue- does not drive straight down the highway, Slightest touch and off it goes in whatever direction you touched the steering wheel, and it will Not Recover, it will continue that direction until corrected.. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE Ni
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel while making a left or right turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the sound. The dealer had not diagnosed
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the telescoping steering wheel locked into position, the steering wheel erroneously moved from the locked position. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were n

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Nissan of Macomb, ALL of them know us by name Mike & Bev Steering issue- does not drive straight down the highway, Slightest touch and off it goes in whatever direction you touched the steering wheel, and it will Not Recover, it will continue that direction until corrected.. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE Ni”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

10%

• Dear Mr / Madam I purchased a brand-new NISSAN SUV on January 13, 2025, but I have encountered serious quality issues since the day I took delivery of the vehicle. The specific problems are as follows: Wiper Washer Malfunction: On the day of delivery, I discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys
• To the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT): I picked up a new car on January 11, and on January 28, I discovered a 10-inch crack on the inside of the front windshield. On February 1, I took the vehicle to a Nissan service center for inspection, and they confirmed the presence of anothe
• Blind spot warning does not come on until the vehicle is past you, and the display screen that has your speed and everything else on it is fading again, this is the second screen they have had to put in my car. and the steering wheel moves when it is in the locked position you will be driving down t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

10%

• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. In addition, the instrument panel
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the instrument panel was blinking on and off several times and then went dark. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that she had remotely started the vehicle, preparing to drive her children to school. The contact stated that one child had forgotten a school item inside the home. The contact exited the vehicle with the key fob and had left the vehicle turne

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. In addition, the instrument panel”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 41 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: Dear Mr / Madam I purchased a brand-new NISSAN SUV on January 13, 2025, but I have encountered serious quality issues since the day I took delivery of the vehicle. The specific problems are as follows: Wiper Washer Malfunction: On the day of delivery, I discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention display screen failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention screen displayed a black screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (B
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: Nissan of Macomb, ALL of them know us by name Mike & Bev Steering issue- does not drive straight down the highway, Slightest touch and off it goes in whatever direction you touched the steering wheel, and it will Not Recover, it will continue that direction until corrected.. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE Ni
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Dear Mr / Madam I purchased a brand-new NISSAN SUV on January 13, 2025, but I have encountered serious quality issues since the day I took delivery of the vehicle. The specific problems are as follows: Wiper Washer Malfunction: On the day of delivery, I discovered that the vehicle's wiper washer sys
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)