2019 Nissan Kicks Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Nissan Kicks, 11% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,800 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The CVT transmission in my Kicks slips every time I try to accelerate. It will also stall out from time to time, lose power and die. I've had this happen on an interstate before, almost causing a serious wreck. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they keep telling me that there is nothing wrong with it mechanically that they can see.”
NHTSA complaint #11576847, filed 2024-03“The transmission sliipped so bad that it lurched me forward and almost to stand still traffic ! I nearly hit oil tanker I was. Able to get the vehicle safely off the road the check engine light came and I was barely able to get it in the parking lot !! This car is dangerous I have always been afriad to take it to dealership because service departments are trained to scam customer I have had regular maintaince on it since I have had it. Nissan fails to acknowledge that they make crappy cars!!”
NHTSA complaint #11475489, filed 2022-07“I was driving home from work and was changing lanes when all of the sudden the swerving road,two cars crashing, and check engine light came on. I couldn't accelerate and car lost power. I was in the lane next to the fast lane and cars started honking. I was able to pull over eventually. I waited 10 minutes and started the car and the same thing happened but this time I was stuck in between the HOV lanes and the fast lane. I've never been so terrified before and I don't feel safe driving that car ever again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504920, filed 2023-02“While driving on a sunny day out of nowhere, no car around me and the car symbol for slippery road, front end collision and see owner’s manual appeared. After stopping at a red light when it was time to turn the car stalled. Although I was pressing the gas the car was barely moving then it “jumped forward” and started driving normally again. I took it to the dealership, they ran a test said the only issue was the battery. Informed them I replaced the battery less than 1 month ago. They said that was the issue so I purchased a new battery from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656208, filed 2025-04“There was no incident but I bought a car from a dealership. The salesman didn't let me take it on the road, only around the parking lot ( so I didn't notice the problem). Since I had driven a similar car at another dealership on the road, I didn't think anything of it. (Dumb, I know). When I drove away, I immediately noticed that the speedometer wasn't working. I turned around at the next exit and headed back...less that 30 minutes. Me: The speedometer isn't working! Mgr we have that part on order and will call you when it comes in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11476694, filed 2022-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Kicks
43 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Kicks
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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