19 of the
258 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Kicks are about the
transmission — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
77,500 miles.
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19
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Power Train
19100.0%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Chicago, IL
POWER TRAIN
My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance. The symptoms include hesitation during acceleration, delayed response when pressing the accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues have made it difficult to safely merge into traffic, cross intersections, and maintain normal driving speeds. The transmission problems occurred despite routine maintenance and normal vehicle operation. These symptoms raise serious concerns about the safety and durability of the CVT transmission installed in this vehicle. I am concerned that these issues may represent a broader defect affecting 2019 Nissan Kicks vehicles equipped with CVT transmissions. Drivers should be able to rely on their vehicles to accelerate and operate safely without fear of sudden loss of power or transmission failure. I respectfully request that this matter be thoroughly investigated and that Nissan be held accountable for any manufacturing defects associated with the CVT transmission. I also request consideration for appropriate repairs, reimbursement for related expenses, or any other remedy available if this issue is determined to be a known defect.
NHTSA complaint #11749692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, CA
POWER TRAIN
CEL on, code PO101 indicates MAF sensor is faulty with related ABS, FCW, and slippery road lights illuminating when braking on a curve or at a stop sign. Car often loses power and need to be turned off to reset and become driveable again. Cleaning and replacing the MAF sensor and air filter does not fix the problem. This is a known issue for 2019 Kicks that Nissan is failing to address. This issue renders the car unreliable and unsafe to drive.
NHTSA complaint #11739866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, AL
POWER TRAIN
When I was pulling out of my driveway, my car wouldn't accelerate and started making a terrible noise. I lost all power and couldn't get it to move leaving me stuck in the middle of the road. It wouldn't even let me coast off to the side of the road. I have had this same problem before with this transmission and had it replaced with a new manufactured for my car by Nissan transmission.
NHTSA complaint #11723914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CA
POWER TRAIN
The transmission on my 2019 Nissan Kicks shudders, jerks and experiences acceleration problems intermittently. This began more noticeably at the end of the 5 year factory warranty.
NHTSA complaint #11603905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lauderhill, FL
POWER TRAIN
When I try to accelerate after a red light, I feel a bang from my car, later the car don't move to any direction, engine still running. It have to be towed to repair shop. The diagnostic was catastrophic failure. The option was replace the transmission. The car previously never give me a sing of failure.
NHTSA complaint #11580497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, AL
POWER TRAIN
Xtronic CVT Transmission--available for inspection The car stalled out on a busy interstate exit. The dealership has inspected it and said that they can't pull any codes off of it and looks mechanically sound.
NHTSA complaint #11577173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, AL
POWER TRAIN
The CVT transmission in my Kicks slips every time I try to accelerate. It will also stall out from time to time, lose power and die. I've had this happen on an interstate before, almost causing a serious wreck. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they keep telling me that there is nothing wrong with it mechanically that they can see.
NHTSA complaint #11576847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Juan, PR
POWER TRAIN
The Motor/engine consumes excess oil creating a burnt smell and a lot of whitesmoke coming out of the muffler. The vehicle is stalling constantly and won’t accelerate properly while driving. Creating an unsafe environment for me and those driving near me. I have repair and install new piece but non of them would fix the problem. I took it to the dealer and they didn’t find the problem. I have heard of a lot of people having the same issue with this model of vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11558023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesMadison, MS
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. While in reverse, the vehicle failed to shift into another gear. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the vehicle was working as designed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11537367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesByron, GA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power and the system off warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel then became firm. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11530752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birdsboro, PA
POWER TRAIN
When attempting to shift the car out of Park whenever it is parked on an incline, it is difficult to move the shifter out of Park and when it does it klangs/bangs loudly. I have taken the car back to the dealership and they tested and confirmed the problem and said they know about this from others but Nissan has not addressed it and currently there is no service bulletin or fix. They suggested applying the e-brake before shifting into Park when shutting off the engine and then reversing the procedure when restarting. This did not work. I am worried this will damage the transmission and possibly fail to hold the car while parked on a slope. There are no lights or codes active.
NHTSA complaint #11522599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
POWER TRAIN
my gear snapped off when i was putting it back into park
NHTSA complaint #11506969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkville, MD
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failed for 2019 Nissan kicks need to b replaced n it’s expensive
NHTSA complaint #11506391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redding, CACrash
POWER TRAIN
Front crash sensor comes on occassionally, drive train is now knocking, and radio now has a mind of its own won't display will just randomly increase volume
NHTSA complaint #11505540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,922 milesDuluth, GA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as needed before the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,922.
NHTSA complaint #11478435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville Beach, FL
POWER TRAIN
THE TRANSMISSION SLIIPPED SO BAD THAT IT LURCHED ME FORWARD AND ALMOST TO STAND STILL TRAFFIC ! I NEARLY HIT OIL TANKER I WAS. ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY OFF THE ROAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT IN THE PARKING LOT !! THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AFRIAD TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ARE TRAINED TO SCAM CUSTOMER I HAVE HAD REGULAR MAINTAINCE ON IT SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. NISSAN FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY MAKE CRAPPY CARS!!
NHTSA complaint #11475489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
POWER TRAIN
Car stalls at red lights and the engine turns off with no warning. After, car turns back on and has rough idle and flashes all lights on the dashboard. Went to Nissan dealership and it’s an issue with the mass airflow sensor and throttle body. Coincidentally, the issues arise after the warranty period. Expensive fix and safety issues for city driving.
NHTSA complaint #11475411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, CA
POWER TRAIN
The transmission in this car is a CVT and it pulls very bad and there is times that it smells like rubber is burning under the car people safety is put at risk because it could start a fire under there . And you could be driving in the freeway at a speed of 55 and suddenly the speed slows down to like 25 that it can make you almost get in to accident that's another way that your safety is at risk , there is a lot malfunctions with this transmission and they are aware of it , this should be a recall were they should be replacing these transmissions on these cars
NHTSA complaint #11458805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,212 milesGlen Burnie, MD
POWER TRAIN
WHEN DRIVING THIS 2019 KICKS S. THE TRANSMISSION WILL RUMBLE ON TURNS OR STARTING TO TAKE OFF. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A HARD TIME CHANGING GEARS WHEN U GET TO THE 3RD GEAR GOING ABOUT 35 - 40 MPH. THESE NEW TRANSMISSIONS THAT NISSAN IS USING REALLY NEED TO B RECALLED TO FIX THESE SITUATIONS.
NHTSA complaint #11407808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.