10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,444 miles

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2020 Nissan Kicks electrical problems

electrical problem

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2020 Nissan Kicks Owner Comments

problem #9

May 012024

Kicks

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle had come to a complete stop. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that the door locks including the rear hatch had independently unlocked. The contact stated that the failure began after an unknown software update was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #8

Jun 252023

Kicks

  • miles
I purchased a Nissan Kicks 2020 7 weeks ago. Yesterday while at a stop light, the engine shut off and then the battery and oil light popped on. This was extremely dangerous as I was on a busy highway and had to panic on what to do. I ended up having to put it in park and cut it back on. After researching this online, I have found other people are having the exact same issue. I checked for a recall and see NONE! How has there not been a recall? I had my three children in the car with me (one being a newborn) and was scared to death!

- Hays, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 122020

Kicks

  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted with several warning lights flashing. The -??See Owner-??s Manual-?? message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the heater, radio, and remote start occasionally failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the radio would stop functioning whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The heater temperature would not respond to the controls and would operate at full heat, while the remote start function was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, where the dealer could not verify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #6

Dec 082022

Kicks

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving 50mph - 70 mph the Forward Collision Warning will engage and the emergency brakes will engage. The car will come to a stop. This has happened while on the highway and crashes were barely avoided. It has injured my back with the sudden stop. Today 12/8 it happened again and both the Forward Collision Warning and Rear Collision Warning engaged, the car stopped from going 68 mph on the highway, and the car disabled my traction control.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 052022

Kicks

  • miles
Side impacted by 52 year old Jeep. Both driver side doors caved in, windows shattered, air bags did not deploy

- Brewster, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 072022

Kicks 4-cyl

  • miles
[XXX] - 2020 Nissan Kicks - This is a fleet vehicle - Current Mileage 38,477 miles sent in for service several times over the past year for issues with transmission and Forward Collision Light Warning issues. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Feb 032022

Kicks 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I took my car in for service again for the 9th or more time due to the sonar alerts activating without reason. The AEB would alert and chime for no reason as well as the forward collision warning for no reason. The car also chimed consistently when backing up and stalled when nothing was behind me or in the vicinity for this alert to go on. This has been a constant issue with this car. I purchased it brand new on Feb 29, 2020 and I believe they sold me a LEMON. I took my car to Vacaville Nissan on Feb 3rd, 2022 to service advisor [XXX] who has been the Advisor throughout. [XXX] notified me FEB 3rd, 2022 that unfortunately when they ran diagnostic, their are issues with the car and he said there are over 12k RED NISSAN KICKS with the same issue. [XXX] told me, it is under Engineering review as their is nothing available yet to fix it. [XXX] said, they have done all they could and he would contact me in a Month when something will hopefully be available. This is unfair, I am driving a vehicle that is unsafe and unpredictable. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 252022

Kicks

  • miles
I bought my New 2020 in February and I have already had to have it serviced 7 or more times, due to electrical issues. The Automatic Electrical Braking system comes on, even though nothing is in front of me when I am driving, also, the Collision alert comes on as well during the same time, even though no cars are in front me to warrant a possible collision. I am very nervous driving my car. I dont know what else to do. Nissan has ran diagnostics and found the issues with sonar and other possibilities, they replaced the system and while it ran ok for a while, it is currently experiencing the same electrical issues. I have not been able to take it in again because I have a bad knee. I need help, I truly believe I was sold a Lemon!

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 182021

Kicks

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Forward Collision - Warning lights How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Vehicle slowed to a stop and would not move forward. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear"

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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