2024 Nissan Kicks Reliability
The 2024 Nissan Kicks has 40 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Kicks model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Kicks's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
40
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2024 Nissan Kicks complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility / wipers | 19 | 48% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 25% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 2 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 2 | 5% |
| Body structure | 2 | 5% |
2024 Nissan Kicks recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V154000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture,… |
How the 2024 compares with nearby Kicks years
Verdicts compare these Kicks model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | Better year |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | Solid |
| 2024 (this page) | 40 | 1 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
| 2025 | 42 | 4 | Unknown or other | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2024 Nissan Kicks on the used market
- Median asking price $18,998 at a median 33,862 miles, across 1,155 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2024 Nissan Kicks
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2024 Nissan Kicks reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2024 Nissan Kicks has 40 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Kicks model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Kicks's typical year.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Kicks problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Kicks are visibility / wipers (19), unknown or other (10), forward collision avoidance (5), electrical system (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Nissan Kicks, including 24V154000 (air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 Nissan Kicks compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 34 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2025 has 42 complaints and 4 recalls (caution). The 2024 has 40 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2024 Nissan Kicks?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2024 Kicks, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.