2019 Nissan Kicks power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Nissan Kicks — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance. The symptoms include hesitation during acceleration, delayed response when pressing the accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
“CEL on, code PO101 indicates MAF sensor is faulty with related ABS, FCW, and slippery road lights illuminating when braking on a curve or at a stop sign. Car often loses power and need to be turned off to reset and become driveable again. Cleaning and replacing the MAF sensor and air filter does…”
filed May 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Kicks years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kicks | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 Kicks | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Kicks | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Kicks | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 Kicks | 8 | 11% |
| 2020 Kicks | 18 | 20% |
| 2018 Kicks | 8 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.