2020 Nissan Kicks engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Nissan Kicks — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle over the last 3-4 years has been showing P0101 code errors, resulting in issues with idle, performance, and fuel economy. Cleaning the MAF sensor does nothing. This causes all sensors to turn off and stay off until the car is subsequently turned off again. I have taken it in to Nissan to…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“The car acceleration issues, taking a long time to go from 0-50 with the tachometer going up to 5 to do so. My MPG has gone from 33 to 28 mpg. There are times when I press on the gas but my car doesn’t move. It also makes loud “rumbling” or “whining” sounds at times.”
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% |
| 2019 Kicks | 35 | 26% |
| 2018 Kicks | 21 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.