ElectricalLow
Infotainment lag and Bluetooth dropouts.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the touchscreen and phone pairing.
2018–2024 Nissan Kicks · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Nissan Kicks typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £120–£1,200
- Top three risks, from
- £570
- Worst case, everything
- £6,250
The single priciest documented job on the 2018–2024 Nissan Kicks is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,210–£6,250 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Rear SuspensionMedium
Knocking or clunking noise from the rear over uneven surfaces due to premature rear shock absorber failure and fluid leakage.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Shine a torch into the rear wheel arches to check the shock absorber bodies for dark oil weeping. Push down firmly on the boot floor to test for poor rebound damping.
Exhaust SystemLow
Metallic rattling or buzzing noise from underneath the vehicle at idle or low revs, caused by a corroded or loose exhaust heat shield.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Start the engine from cold, leave it idling in park, and listen near the driver's side sill for a tinny vibration. Blip the throttle slightly to induce the rattle.
BrakesLow
Front pad wear and light rotor scoring.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Inspect pad thickness and braking feel.
TransmissionMedium
CVT drone and reduced performance over time.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive under load and check CVT fluid service history.
Driver Assistance SystemsMedium
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light illuminates randomly, often disabling the cruise control system.
Diagnostics & follow-on repair£90–£700
Inspect · Start the engine and check the instrument cluster for an amber collision warning light. Inspect the front grille Nissan badge for stone chips, dirt buildup, or loose mounting affecting the radar.
Interior SeatingLow
Driver's seat rocks slightly backwards and forwards under acceleration or braking due to worn seat track runners.
Interior trim repair£90–£450
Inspect · Sit in the driver's seat, adjust it to a middle position, and forcefully shift your body weight forwards and backwards to feel for any clicking or physical movement in the runners.
EngineLow
Underpowered 1.6L feel and occasional stalling.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Confirm smooth idle and acceptable performance.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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