Nissan Kicks vs Saturn Aura
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 | Nissan Kicks | Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 898 | 2,227 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2026 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 46 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 6.5% |
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%
Saturn Aura by year
What breaks
Steering
396
17.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
387
17.4%
Electrical System
257
11.5%
Brakes
214
9.6%
Stability & Traction Control
154
6.9%
Airbags
150
6.7%
Lights
147
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.1%