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 | 364 | 898 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 46 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.9% | 7.1% |
Audi Q3 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
64
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
57
15.7%
Other & Unspecified
49
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
9.9%
Steering
19
5.2%
Airbags
16
4.4%
Brakes
13
3.6%
Nissan Kicks by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
203
22.6%
Electrical System
116
12.9%
Other & Unspecified
112
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
98
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
68
7.6%
Brakes
59
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
35
3.9%