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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2026 Nissan Kicks Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Nissan Kicks, 11% of the 9 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.

“2026 Nissan Kicks, less than 1,500 mi. Computer system several warning lights appeared without notice; caused car to shut off and sputter before starting several times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716741, filed 2026-02

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2025512%
202425%
2023412%
2022417%
20211114%
20202121%
20191914%
201889%

Other parts of the 2026 Nissan Kicks

Other or unknown
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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.

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