Used 2019 Nissan Kicks Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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The Yugo was a better built vehicle
DaveR, 08/27/2020
updated 09/02/2022
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been in the shop more than it has been on the road. Transmission grinding at 300 miles, which they still cant resolve. Strut failed, seat belt had to be replaced and the infotainment center took a dump. Vehicle has been at the dealership 4 times. I haven't seen my car in over 8 weeks and the dealership wouldn't even provide a loaner. The best way to get back on your feet is to purchase one of these clunkers, because you will be walking. Nissan North America will not even respond back to you. Finally had to hire an attorney and Nissan won't even respond back to him. Stay far away from Larry H Miller Nissan in Mesa, AZ and stay far away from the Kicks. Nissan has a class action lawsuit and has had to settle thousands of claims with their junk CVT transmissions. The Yugo was a better vehicle than this! This was by far the worst vehicle I've ever owned.
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Nice car with a couple of huge missteps by Nissan
DMV Denizen, 07/23/2019
updated 07/23/2020
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 38 people found this review helpful
I bought a Juke in 2011 and absolutely love everything about it. When Nissan announced that they were discontinuing the Juke, I was heartbroken. Then they announced the Kick, and I thought "hey, it's the 'new' Juke." Unfortunately, that was not to be. There are a lot of good things about the Kick. I like the aesthetics of the design. It is very reasonably priced. Good gas mileage. Decent cargo space for a car of this size. A number of nice bells-and-whistles that aren't ridiculously expensive. But the bad news... Nissan, if you are listening, why would you build a crossover that doesn't have an optional AWD package? If you live somewhere where the temperatures never fall below 40 degrees, maybe that's a luxury you'll never need, but for the 3/4 of the market where snow, ice, and heavy rains can be an issue, AWD is an essential. It is the most important reason I looked at crossovers to begin with. You don't build a crossover without this option unless you intend to turn away 40-50% of the potential market for a vehicle of this kind. The car is also significantly underpowered compared to the Juke. This is also a big issue for me. I got 30+ mpg in stop and go DC driving for 8 years with my 188hp 1.6 litre turbo. The slightly anemic Kick drivetrain just doesn't provide the same performance on the road.
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Went from Honda to nissan kicks!
Annierivera87, 03/15/2020
updated 03/17/2021
2019 Nissan Kicks S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
A few specs: I have owned this car 2019 for two years now and have 15,500 miles on it. I haven't driven much last year due to covid. It is the lowest. trim because I wasn't going to pay a two grand extra for android auto. I had a 2005 honda civic lx that sadly died the day I bought this car. Why I gave it a 3, my old honda got amazing mpg, upper 30s on the regular. This car only gets above 30 mpg if you travel 65 on cruise control, the mpg has been grossly overrated which is a sore spot for me. Now compared to other SUVs this is apparently amazing but it was a little shocking for me. The defrosting only works when you suck in air from the outside, my old civic would defrost and still recirculate. I am not a super car enthusiast, so I don't care about things like engine size, handling etc. Summary: the first year so far has been good, hasn't broken down yet. I do like the hatchback a lot, I fit a twin sized mattress in the car! I paid 16k while the fit and hrv were in the 20s. The back seat is huge, I am 5'11 and fit in it just fine. So, I would buy it again, especially for the price. I am just a cheapo though!! 2 yr update: mpg is still terrible, gets blown around in the wind and makes a weird hum sound. For the price I would buy it again, but am hoping to go electric.
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Bought because "cheap" - fell in love with it!
Gav, 06/05/2021
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I honestly purchase this vehicle as a cheap runabout. Pandemic was unfurling and I wasn't commuting to work - warranty up on my old car etc. I got what seemed to be like the "deal of the decade" at my local (deserted) dealership on an SV model. I came from a high end vehicle with all the bells and whistles - it even parked itself...nice trick...used it once LOL The Kicks gets all sorts of reviews that say it's gutless, I have to say that it's pretty peppy - and I can cruise down a highway at 140kmh without noticing the speed creep up! I have to floor it a bit more than a 3L V6 on the onramp.... but to be fair, it's not a struggle or anything. The interior is not plush but the more I live with it, the more I like its utility - it feels way nicer than the Ford high end vehicle I recently sat in when I got picked up by a friend. Nothing about it is spectacular, but I can't find anything the really annoys me. I Paid the same price for this car after tax all-in than most people pay leasing the lowest spec Acura you can buy for 14 months at .99% apr (I did the math!). The CVT is new to me, honestly I didn't notice - doesn't make funny noises and they built in an electronic function so that you feel a pseudo shift. The cargo space is incredible when you consider the overall dimensions of the car. This is a bit rambling I suppose, but my take on it is that the Kicks is fun to drive, does not feel cheap as the reviewers seem to love to point out.... it's great on gas....sit's you higher than a sedan but doesn't make you feel like you are dring a truck. I live in Canada - we get snow... quite a lot... all these people whimpering about AWD really grind my gears - AWD does not help with anything else than starting traction....a decent set of tires and you are golden!
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Don’t buy it!
Aimee , 03/31/2022
2019 Nissan Kicks SR 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had my 2019 brand new from September 2019-January 2022. In the span of less than a year (February 2021-January 2022), I had the battery replaced twice, brand new engine, and new strut bearings. Most of the issues were from November 2021-January 1, 2022, when I had the vehicle for one week before the issues persisted (couldn’t start the vehicle, all lights flickered and lost all power). Run away from this vehicle, it will be in the shop in no time!
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