89 problems have been reported for the 2021 Nissan Kicks. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2021 Nissan Kicks. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 24 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's forward collision avoidance (14 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Seats |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2021 Nissan Kicks in the United States are 71,996 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Nissan Kicks owners in the last 5 years is 89, and the age of the vehicle is 5, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 89 / 71,996 / 5 * 1000 = 0.25.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Nissan Kicks model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2021 Nissan Kicks in 2021.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Nissan Kicks, the following table can be used to compare the 2021 Nissan Kicks with the Nissan Kicks from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2021 Kicks is 89 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Nissan Kicks is 83.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 Kicks | |
| 2025 Kicks | |
| 2024 Kicks | |
| 2023 Kicks | |
| 2022 Kicks | |
| 2021 Kicks | |
| 2020 Kicks | |
| 2019 Kicks | |
| 2018 Kicks |