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2020 Nissan Kicks

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Kicks do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 37.

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95Owner complaints

Model-year median: 37

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
84
2018134
201995
202076
202122
202234
2023
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Forward Collision Avoidance
34Electrical System
27Engine
20Power Train
19Fuel/propulsion System
13
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
12Lane Departure
10Service Brakes
10Air Bags
7Vehicle Speed Control
6Back Over Prevention
5Steering
3Structure
2Tires
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Seat Belts
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Suspension
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

26 reports with mileage · 69 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Forward Collision Avoidance. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

7 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints

1 reports
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3,000 miles · Mar 3, 2023
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stopped on the side of the road and turned off…

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The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stopped on the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was unsure what software updates needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.

NHTSA ODI #11510051

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.