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SteeringPart report

2023 Nissan Kicks Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Nissan Kicks, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I went to have car checked and mechanic said it was a recall and the problem is an unstable electrical connection within the sensor that measures the force the driver applies to the steering wheel during turns and can result in the power steering feature being disabled. I can have inspection done at any time. I drive my family to work and my infant grandson around. I don’t want to have an accident or put my family at risk. …”

NHTSA complaint #11675020, filed 2025-07

“Hello, I noticed my battery light came Friday, April 5th, but the indicator light went off after about 45 seconds. Saturday, April 6th, I was driving and the battery light came on again, after 5 minutes the acceleration stopped working as I turned into the subdivision. The vehicle was going 5mph, I was able to make to a relatives house. Once I pull in the driveway, all of the indicator lights came on and a warning message appeared, Malfunction See Owners Manual. My cousin tried jumping the battery, but it still wouldn't start, so he tried again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11582132, filed 2024-04

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
2025512%
202413%
202326%
2022521%
202134%
202033%
201943%
201845%

Other parts of the 2023 Nissan Kicks

Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Nissan Kicks

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology