BrakesLow
Front pad wear and light rotor scoring.
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Inspect pad thickness and braking feel.
2023 Nissan Kicks problems
A 2023 Nissan Kicks is now 3 years old, so an average example has covered around 40,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2023 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2023 Nissan Kicks is 3 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 40,500 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 2023 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~41k miles an average 2023 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.