Audi Q3 vs Nissan Kicks
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi Q3 | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 355 | 874 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 46 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.4% | 7.3% |
Audi Q3 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
63
17.7%
Engine & Cooling
56
15.8%
Other & Unspecified
49
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
35
9.9%
Steering
18
5.1%
Airbags
16
4.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
3.4%
Nissan Kicks by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
201
23.0%
Electrical System
114
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
108
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
93
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
62
7.1%
Brakes
59
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.2%
Body & Structure
34
3.9%