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vehicle
2022 / nissan / kicks
known issues
5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints
22 on file (2022-03-16 → 2026-06-03)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
8 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
11509675 The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop, with the brake warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the roadway was clear, and there were no objects in the path of the vehicle
11622835 The automatic emergency braking warning light started to randomly flash while driving and would come on and off. I took the car into the dealership and they told me I had codes appearing that led them to look at my battery first. They said my battery was bad and replaced that
11741873 Someone was on a handheld scooter on the sidewalk and when reaching the corner, turned right abruptly still remaining on the sidewalk. My car slammed on the brakes believing this person was entering the street or was already in the street?
11625160 The forward collision sensor and system malfunctioned such that it would cause the car to drive erratically. The car would swerve on its own and would need driver inputs to get it back on course. It would also tend to make the car slow down and stop in the middle of the road
Steering instability in crosswind conditionsSTEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2022-12 → 2023-11kicks-2022-steering-wind-instability
11498776 Drove the car approximately 100 miles and while driving on the Interstate on the return trip there was a slight wind under 10 mph. The vehicle was difficult to control as the slightest wind causes the vehicle steering to drift over and the steering is so temperamental that the…
11524574 Not sure what causes this failure in the Kicks but if there is any wind at all when driving over 45 mph and/or traveling on a Highway, Interstate the steering becomes super sloppy and the car is difficult to control and maintain lanes in moderate wind conditions
11555948 It ran great but when driving on the Interstate when a slight crosswind kicked up the vehicle steering was almost unmanageable. It was difficult keeping the vehicle on the road below the posted speed with only 5 -10 mile winds. Tire inflation was proper and everything worked…
Engine stall and loss of forward propulsionENGINE5 complaints2022-03 → 2025-04kicks-2022-engine-stall-loss-of-power
11456982 I was driving home from picking it up at the dealership with only 14 miles on the odometer when I was stopped at a red light and the car shuddered and stalled. The battery and oil dash lights came on. I had to place the car into Park, turn it off, and turn it back on to get it…
11595490 Driving down the highway when the car shut down in the middle of the freeway. I was able to get to the shoulder before the vehicle completely shut down and would not restart. I had it towed to a shop and upon further investigation the motor had blown up
11652100 The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer; where it was diagnosed; however, the failure was not replicated
11680853 I was driving, slowed down to stop at a red light. As I proceeded to stop the car made a noise like something was in front of me as I was driving too close. I made a grinding noise and would not go forward as I proceeded to go. I was in the street, had to put on emergency flasher
Hood latch release while drivingLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2 complaints2024-06 → 2025-07kicks-2022-hood-latch-open-driving
11670530 The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 70 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open, shattering the windshield. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and a rope was used to securely close the hood
11595268 The hood flew open unexpectedly while driving on the highway causing significant damage. No lights or indicators appeared on dashboard. Car has 9,000 miles and Nissan is currently doing an investigation with inspection on car June 20, 2024
Powertrain failure with loss of forward drivePOWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2025-08 → 2026-03kicks-2022-powertrain-no-forward-movement
11721705 Vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. It is available for inspection at Nissan Vacaville. It is a safety risk as I was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't go. I had to have it put in neutral so I could get it to…
11680853 I was driving, slowed down to stop at a red light. As I proceeded to stop the car made a noise like something was in front of me as I was driving too close. I made a grinding noise and would not go forward as I proceeded to go. I was in the street, had to put on emergency flasher
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Nissan Kicks vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/nissan/kicks
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Nissan Kicks},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/nissan/kicks}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
