2019 Nissan Kicks Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

34Engine complaints

25.6%Of all 133 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 27.1%

ENGINE34 · 25.6%

Unspecified / other31 · 23.3%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS31 · 23.3%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING25 · 18.8%

Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Nissan Kicks overview page.

What owners report

“Symptoms: *Automatic Emergency Braking (3 occasions) *Slip Indicator (3 occasions) *Check Engine -Code P0101 (Been on 4 weeks so far) Road Condition: *Dry sunny days…”NHTSA complaint 11558200 — filed 12/03/2023

“My car shut off while I was driving it with no warning and almost caused an accident. I have already had spark plugs and battery…”NHTSA complaint 11543032 — filed 09/06/2023

“October 2019, I purchased a 2019 Nissan kicks and had no issues until last December. Took the car to the dealership because it would start…”NHTSA complaint 11540835 — filed 08/25/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Nissan Kicks: 34 of 133 complaints on file (25.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have in total?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.