What is the 2025 Nissan Kicks Center Display Goes Blank in Reverse — No Backup Camera Image (Recall 25V324)?

NHTSA recall 25V324 covers certain 2025 Kicks and Frontier vehicles with an affected Center Information Display. A software logic error can cause a communication error with the In-Vehicle Infotainment module, leaving the rearview monitor blank in reverse and reducing rearward vis… Severity: high.

What is the 2018-2019 Nissan Kicks Rearview Camera Image Disappears / Stays Off (AV Control Unit Recall 19V654)?

NHTSA recall 19V654 and Nissan campaign R1911 apply to certain 2018-2019 Kicks vehicles. The AV control-unit software can retain a driver-adjusted display setting that prevents the rearview image from returning at the start of a later reverse event, failing the rear-visibility re… Severity: high.

What is the 2026 Nissan Kicks Door Retention Defect: Striker Weld Can Fail (Recall 26V023000)?

The 2026 Kicks is included in a Nissan safety recall covering improperly welded door strikers. The striker is the part mounted to the body that the door latch closes around, so when a poorly welded striker breaks, the door loses its retention and can open while the Kicks is being… Severity: high.

What is the 2018-2024 Nissan Kicks CVT Overheating During Highway Driving?

The Nissan Kicks CVT transmission (Jatco CVT7 W/R) overheats during sustained highway driving, particularly in hot weather or hilly terrain. The transmission enters limp mode to protect itself, limiting speed to 40-50 mph. The small displacement 1.6L engine forces the CVT to work… Repairs typically run $150-$3,500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2021-2025 Nissan Kicks Infotainment Touchscreen Freezing / Rebooting and CarPlay Disconnects?

Kicks owners report the infotainment touchscreen freezing or becoming unresponsive (requiring a restart), the system randomly rebooting on its own, and frequent Apple CarPlay / Android Auto disconnections, failures to connect, or audio that cuts out after a few minutes. The failu… Severity: medium.

What is the 2018-2024 Nissan Kicks Weak A/C Performance in Hot Weather?

The Nissan Kicks has widespread complaints about weak air conditioning performance, especially in temperatures above 90F. The undersized A/C system struggles to cool the cabin adequately. Nissan issued TSB NTB19-041 addressing A/C performance concerns. The issue is partially due… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: low.

What is the 2018-2024 Nissan Kicks Excessive Engine Noise and Vibration (HR16DE)?

The Kicks HR16DE 1.6L engine produces excessive noise and vibration that transmits into the cabin, particularly at highway RPMs where the CVT holds the engine at 3,000-4,000 RPM. The lack of sound insulation and the CVT's tendency to keep RPMs high under load amplifies the issue. Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: low.

What is the 2018-2025 Nissan Kicks CVT Drone and Noise at Highway Speeds?

The Kicks' CVT produces excessive drone and noise at highway speeds (60-75 MPH). The CVT holds high RPMs (3,500-4,000) for highway cruising due to the small 1.6L engine's limited torque, creating a constant loud droning noise in the cabin. This is partly a design characteristic o… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: low.

What is the 2018-2025 Nissan Kicks Rear Drum Brake Squeal and Dust Contamination?

The Kicks uses rear drum brakes (a cost-saving measure) that develop squealing, grinding, and poor performance from brake dust accumulation. The semi-sealed drum design traps dust and debris, causing noise and inconsistent braking. The issue is worse in dusty or wet environments. Repairs typically run $50-$300. Severity: low.

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2018-2026 Nissan Kicks Problems: 12 Known Issues

2018-2026 model years · 1,140+ owner reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,140+ owner reports, the 2018-2026 Nissan Kicks has 12 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are Blank / Partial Instrument Cluster on Cold Start (Combination Meter Recall 26V331), Center Display Goes Blank in Reverse — No Backup Camera Image (Recall 25V324), Rearview Camera Image Disappears / Stays Off (AV Control Unit Recall 19V654), Door Retention Defect: Striker Weld Can Fail (Recall 26V023000), Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist Loss — Torque Sensor Weld Failure (Recall PMA25/PMA26) and Engine Stalling / Shutting Off While Driving (Throttle Body, MAF Sensor, ECM Software). The most commonly reported issue is CVT Overheating During Highway Driving with 450 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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What are the most common Nissan Kicks problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 1,140+ owner reports, the 2018-2026 Nissan Kicks has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Blank / Partial Instrument Cluster on Cold Start (Combination Meter Recall 26V331), Center Display Goes Blank in Reverse — No Backup Camera Image (Recall 25V324), Rearview Camera Image Disappears / Stays Off (AV Control Unit Recall 19V654). Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Nissan Kicks reliable?

The 2018-2026 Nissan Kicks has 12 known issues documented across 1,140+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: Blank / Partial Instrument Cluster on Cold Start (Combination Meter Recall 26V331) and Center Display Goes Blank in Reverse — No Backup Camera Image (Recall 25V324) and Rearview Camera Image Disappears / Stays Off (AV Control Unit Recall 19V654) and Door Retention Defect: Striker Weld Can Fail (Recall 26V023000) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist Loss — Torque Sensor Weld Failure (Recall PMA25/PMA26) and Engine Stalling / Shutting Off While Driving (Throttle Body, MAF Sensor, ECM Software). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Nissan Kicks problems?

Repair costs for known Nissan Kicks issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Nissan Kicks is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Nissan Kicks. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2018-2026 Nissan Kicks with 12 documented issues documented across 1,140+ owner reports.

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What is the 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks Blank / Partial Instrument Cluster on Cold Start (Combination Meter Recall 26V331)?

Center Display Goes Blank in Reverse — No Backup Camera Image (Recall 25V324)#

Rearview Camera Image Disappears / Stays Off (AV Control Unit Recall 19V654)#

Door Retention Defect: Striker Weld Can Fail (Recall 26V023000)#

Blank / Partial Instrument Cluster on Cold Start (Combination Meter Recall 26V331)#

Infotainment Touchscreen Freezing / Rebooting and CarPlay Disconnects#

Weak A/C Performance in Hot Weather#

Engine Stalling / Shutting Off While Driving (Throttle Body, MAF Sensor, ECM Software)#

Excessive Engine Noise and Vibration (HR16DE)#

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist Loss — Torque Sensor Weld Failure (Recall PMA25/PMA26)#

CVT Overheating During Highway Driving#

CVT Drone and Noise at Highway Speeds#

Rear Drum Brake Squeal and Dust Contamination#