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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
£500
Worst case, everything
£3,050

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 £580£3,050 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

ElectricalLow

Infotainment lag and Bluetooth dropouts.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the touchscreen and phone pairing.

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.

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.

Inspecting a Nissan Kicks this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.