Chevrolet Cobalt SS 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 | Chevrolet Cobalt SS | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 353 | 874 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 46 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 7.3% |
Chevrolet Cobalt SS by year
What breaks
Brakes
252
71.4%
Electrical System
16
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
3.1%
Steering
9
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.0%
Seat Belts
5
1.4%
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%