Airflow sensor faults and stalling
The 2018 Kicks has about 370 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Kicks. Mass airflow sensor faults with stalling and warning lights lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 87 owner complaints and 1 recalls
Not rated
373 2.0x the Kicks average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Kicks year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Mass airflow sensor
Code P0101, warning lights and stalling.
Fix: Sensor $150 to $400
Engine
CVT
Rare transmission failures.
Fix: CVT $3,500 to $5,000
Power train
Recalls
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Nissan Kicks
- Watch for several warning lights during the drive.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.23 of the 87 owner complaints about the 2018 Kicks involve the electrical system (26%).
- Ask whether the airflow sensor was replaced.Paperwork shows whether known problems on this car were already fixed. No records means you should assume the work still needs doing and price it in.
Questions
Is the 2018 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Airflow sensor faults and stalling. The 2018 Kicks has about 370 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Kicks. Mass airflow sensor faults with stalling and warning lights lead.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Kicks have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Kicks problems?
Mass airflow sensor; CVT.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.