2018 Nissan Kicks Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 27%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,600miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Nissan Kicks, 27% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Automatic emergency braking (aeb) system warning light (if so equipped) I purchased my 2018 Nissan Kicks in feb of 2019, and have been experiencing issues with the warning light that looks like two cars colliding randomly appearing along with a message unavailable front radar obstruction. These warning lights can come on at any given time during the time in which the vehicle is driven, and began shortly after purchase of the vehicle. Weather conditions, etc have no effect on this issue. The warning light/message has come on when it's sunny. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387330, filed 2021-01, 2,000 miles“Purchased my 2018 Nissan Kicks new in february of 2019. Have had many issues starting within 3 months of purchase. My first issue was while waiting at a light the vehicle cut off and took 3 attempts to restart. Next issue was while driving the key light glowed as if the key was not in the vehicle. The car stutters and don't pick up speed. Crash light and other lights coming on without warning or reason. Have taken vehicle in after every issue and have left vehicle with Nissan on several occasions and issues are still not resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280169, filed 2019-11, 5,023 miles“Purchased 2018 Nissan Kicks with 1,000 miles on it on 08/16/19. Has been to dealer twice now. Clicking sound in speedometer area (started 2 days within purchase) which has been complained about 3 times and they keep telling me there is no reason as they cannot hear it (I have videoed numerous times) . Within a week of purchase the a warning sign came onto dash stating unable to detect front crash sensor and within seconds front crash light appeared. At this time I was driving 25-30 MPH and there was not a car in front of me for at least 100 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11265809, filed 2019-10, 1,300 miles“The audio head until has tech issues connecting and playing android auto. It constantly skips 5 seconds at a time. There is also issues with the usb input staying connected. Looking online, there are hundreds of people with nissans that have the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11366696, filed 2020-10, 41,000 miles“Front collison sensor keeps malfunctioning on a broad range of newer nissans including the Kicks which could cause the vehicle to stop on its own. Also, manufacturer should replace scratched up and malfunctioning touch screen radio units.”
NHTSA complaint #11231882, filed 2019-07, 15 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10251535Feb 22, 2024SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY…
- 10249904Jan 29, 2024SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10249903Jan 29, 2024VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 6 | 14% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 24% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 27 | 28% |
| 2019 | 39 | 29% |
| 2018 | 23 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Kicks
27 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Kicks
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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