2019 Nissan Kicks engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Nissan Kicks — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive. The ABS, battery, and oil lights instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“Frequently and randomly I get errors on my dash for the front collision sensor and slippery roads warning. This seems to occur for no reason as all while I am driving. When this happens my RPM's drop and my car will stall at red lights or stop signs. In a few instances, my car has refused to…”
filed Jun 22, 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% |
| 2018 Kicks | 21 | 25% |
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.