2018 Nissan Kicks engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Nissan Kicks — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It originally started about two years ago when the check engine light came on (along with others) that point to a code with the Mass Air Flow sensor. It would stall at low RPMs at traffic lights, and was extremely worrying during normal driving. We got it replaced and so far okay, but recently the…”
filed Jul 25, 2026
“Vehicle experienced sudden engine stall/shutdown after warning indicators illuminated. While driving at low speed, the ABS warning light, front collision warning light, and check engine light appeared. After placing the vehicle in Park, the engine shut off unexpectedly. Vehicle would then restart…”
filed Apr 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Kicks years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kicks | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Kicks | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Kicks | 5 | 17% |
| 2022 Kicks | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 Kicks | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 Kicks | 20 | 22% |
| 2019 Kicks | 35 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Nissan Kicks
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.