The refreshed Kicks
The 2021 Kicks has about 95 complaints per 100,000 sold. Door lock and collision warning reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 78 owner complaints and 2 recalls
94 48% below the Kicks average
2 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
Door lock
Driver door lock does not respond.
Fix: Actuator $200 to $400
Structure
Recalls
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Nissan Kicks
- Lock and unlock every door with the fob.Doors, liftgates and tailgates use motors, latches and switches that wear. A door that will not latch or shows as open can drain the battery or open while driving.24 of the 78 owner complaints about the 2021 Kicks involve doors and latches (31%).
Questions
Is the 2021 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The refreshed Kicks. The 2021 Kicks has about 95 complaints per 100,000 sold. Door lock and collision warning reports.
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have?
2 recalls. 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 2021 Nissan Kicks problems?
Door lock.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.