BrakesLow
Front pad wear and light rotor scoring.
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Inspect pad thickness and braking feel.
2022 Nissan Kicks problems
A 2022 Nissan Kicks is now 4 years old, so an average example has covered around 54,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2022 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2022 Nissan Kicks is 4 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 54,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2022 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~54k miles an average 2022 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment lag and Bluetooth dropouts.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test the touchscreen and phone pairing.
EngineLow
Underpowered 1.6L feel and occasional stalling.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Confirm smooth idle and acceptable performance.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
TransmissionMedium
CVT drone and reduced performance over time.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test-drive under load and check CVT fluid service history.
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Check this exact carNissan Kicks · frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Kicks reliable?
Yes for a budget car — mostly minor issues, but mind the CVT on higher-mileage examples.
Does the Kicks have transmission problems?
No widespread failures, but the CVT benefits from regular fluid changes.
What should I check on a used Kicks?
CVT feel and service history, infotainment and brakes.