2024 Nissan Kicks Consumer Reviews
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My time with a Kicks
I dont own a Kicks but I did rent one for a decent amount of time for travels all over the western US. I found the Kicks to be comfortable and pleasant to drive. It rode well over bad roads, handled fine in heavy rain, and even took it off road over gravel and dirt roads with deep sand and it pulled through just fine. The interior was nothing special, but not bad either and it was comfortable enough and we had more than enough space. Personally I had no problems with seat comfort even on 5-6 hour drives so I'm not sure where the complains about that come from, the entertainment system worked well, and we had plenty of room for coolers, suitcases, and everything else we needed. The brakes, steering, and handling were all good, and I thought it drove very well. The CVT transmission was a big step up from some others I have driven from other manufacturers. The engine was nothing to write home about, it was smooth and quiet enough, but seriously lacking in power at times. Driving through the mountains at high elevations had my foot flat on the floor many times. Passing someone was out of the question and just keeping up with traffic took a bit of effort depending how hilly the roads were. Down at lower elevations around town however, there was plenty enough get up and go. You certainly arent going to win any races, but it was plenty adequate. Gas mileage was outstanding for a small SUV. I was seriously impressed by how well it did, way better than I ever expected. Even when the gas gauge got low, the smallish gas tank made filling up a lot less painful than it could have been. Overall, this is a pretty solid effort from Nissan. I just wish the engine had been a little more powerful, that was really my only complaint. At this price point, I'd say this is a really good value and worth checking out.
Malfunction Rear Sensors & Rear Automatic Brake
2023 Kicks SV is Affordable and spacious. Dashboard Warning appeared on dashboard within four weeks after purchase. Rear sensors not operable. Received diagnostic trouble codes C1B56-04 and B2720-66. Attempted to receive diagnostic test and repair four times from two different locations. Received more assistance from dealership other than the one I actually purchased my vehicle. Both dealerships stated they need to keep my vehicle for 1.5 days to complete testing. Both dealerships continued to state wires were damaged by rodent in March. There were no rodent or any other damage. Vehicle is defective. Two other 2023 Nissan Kicks SV purchased from same location are experiencing same problems. One of the vehicles also have problem with the horn. Nissan will not repair problem with my vehicle and one other one I mentioned. Now I understand why same vehicle was brought in for trade-in the day I purchased mine. Unfortunately, I didn't research before purchase. Everyday error warning messages appear on my dashboard after starting my vehicle. The Nissan Kicks is flawed by design. I noticed black tape was used to wrap many wires. Based on research many, many people are having problems with sensors, either front or rear and automatic braking system. DO NOT BELIEVE a rodent or bad road damaged your vehicle. Problems you are experiencing are due to defective manufacturing. More people need to come forward to describe problems they are experiencing. Nissan needs to do the right thing by issuing a recall on defective vehicles. Various vehicles are defective according to research going back to 2015. People, please report problems you are experiencing. This is an electrical problem which may become worse over time. All three Kicks were purchased at Thomas Nissan, Joliet, Illinois.
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- SV 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $19,05294 mi away
- SR 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $22,99867 mi away
- SR 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $21,90097 mi away
Ok, but underpowered and MPG is marginal
Pro: Decent front and rear seating space; adequate cargo space; hatchback is a plus. Con: lack of power causes sluggish acceleration, also limits mileage to drop when speed exceeds 65 mph. Owned this car for three months. We exclusively own Nissan vehicles (3 currently and 10 in the past 30 years. My wife likes small cars, and likes the cameras and other safety features on the Kicks. I’d call this a good car, but the lack of power is apparent, and you should bear that in mind when considering a Kicks purchase or lease.
Great Car - Seven Month Update
I now have almost 2,000 miles on the car, and I still I enjoy driving it. I don't think the acceleration is slow. I think the car is fine for expressway driving. I have no trouble getting up to speed on the expressway ramp. I get excellent gas mileage: 29-34 around town and 39-43.8 on the expressway. The driver's seat is comfortable. I love the cargo space in the back. I can fit a month's worth of groceries in the cargo area and still have room to spare. I like the electronic parking brake. For the first time ever on a car, I always use the parking brake. The car is roomy and attractive. The visibility is great. The drive is extremely smooth for a small car. The rear camera helps me center the car better when I park. I enjoy listening to Frank Sinatra on the Sirius radio. The sound quality is excellent even without the Bose option. The manual heater warms up the car perfectly, better than the Climate control on the SR. The air conditioning worked fine this summer. Only time will tell if with regular maintenance the transmission will hold up and the car will be reliable. All I can say is that after seven months, the car is still fun to drive. I have experienced no problems with it.
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Pretty Kicks
The scarlet ember paint with the super black paint really stands out. I’ve always averaged over thirty miles to a gallon and even a high of forty on the highway. Plenty of storage space in the inside also adds th the pleasure of owning the Kicks. Now that I’ve had the Kicks almost three years and 19,000 miles I still haven’t had no troubles and I have zero complaints, I love my little Kicks!!!!
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More positives than negatives.
I'll echo what a few others here have said in that the overall engine performance is actually pretty decent, especially for zipping around town. You're not going to win a drag race with the Kicks, but it's speedy enough. If you ease the gas pedal to get up to speed instead of stomping it, you'll get better response. The infotainment screen is easy to use on the S model I bought and the standard sound system has punchy bass and clear highs. Wish it had a mid range control, but the Kicks audio has plenty of kick! The suspension takes bad roads (which is most roads in PA) very well. Roads that felt very harsh in my Ford Escape seem much smoother in the Kicks. The downsides are the front seats being to stiff, primarily caused by the side wraps being to wide and protuding. A flater design would be better for those of us with wider backs. The rear seats are actually decent. The instrument panel is a bit bland and lacks a temperature gauge and for some reason the miles to empty gas reading stops once you get below 30 miles to empty, which is when you really need that info! None of the 3 models come with privacy glass, which means you'll have to do after market tinting if you want that. Overall, your view of the Kicks will likely be derermined by what vehicle you drove previously. If you're accustomed to something with alot of HP and/or a large interior, the Kicks likely won't be very pleasing. But for anyone else, this is a decent, inexpensive easy to drive little SUV with a good amount of cargo space. The 8 year 125 mile warranty that Nissan offers that covers just about everything is great for those of us who drive 15,000 miles a year or more.
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Get Your Kicks
I visited several local car dealers trying to find a hatchback to my liking which didn't break my bank account. I carry at lot of items and I don't like straining to place items into a trunk that has a very narrow opening, my current vehicle. Some dealers had no inventory and/or a couple months delay before getting inventory. Others, the mpg, design, and/or pricing was out of my range. I test drove the Kicks. It is elevated above the ground and the seat elevates more so you have a clear view of the road/vehicles ahead. The test drive was enjoyable. The acceleration was moderate, but smooth. The city mpg is listed at 31 mpg and hwy at 36 mpg, both excellent. It is a stylish vehicle, pleasing to look at. It has all the features inside that I find useful. If you test drive a Kicks, I do believe you will like the vehicle. My sales person, Bryan Ealy, was one of the best I have encountered over the years, no pressure, just very helpful in answering all my questions.
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Got in just for kicks....
Our 2023 Kicks is a great gas saver. We get 38.5 mpg using simple math, however the dash reads a mile less. Don't drive it like you a race car and it will perform well. The CVT is smooth and quiet. This SUV will provide year of good service, just don't drive it like you stolen it.
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Dam right I'de buy one of them !
We just rented a almost ew one out of Las Vegas. Drove over 1,000 miles. Fun to drive, handled great, enough power and very very easy on fuel. I've owned Honda Civics since 2005 but I would consider one of these too.
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Death trap stay away from this vehicle
I hate this vehicle. It has tried to kill me several times. This vehicle has a manufacturer defect with the sensors and radars. My vehicle has came to a complete stop on the freeway on its own. My vehicle has tried to drive me off the side of the mountain. My vehicle is a death trap please don’t put your family in harms way. I have taken my Vehicle to the dealership several times only for them to tell me that they cannot duplicate the problem, but that there are several malfunction codes in the computer. Their Solution was to erase the codes and see if they come back on. This past weekend with the rain, all of my codes came back on. Each time the dealership has my vehicle I am without a rental car without a loaner car. All of that is my own expense despite the fact that my vehicle isn’t even a year old. Nissan has a horrible car with even worse, Customer Service. I have called Nissan consumer affairs multiple times and have had no help. If you want to be stuck with the car that tries to kill you that you’re still making payments on this is the one for you.
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2023 nissa kicks
It's going to be one year and now after 6730 miles my nissan kicks terrible and turned off. This is the second time. I made a dealer appt so hopefully will find out soon. The check engine and oil light came on but soon after everything disappeared and started working as if nothing occurred. Rather disappointed since it's fairly new and low mileage. I also service it on due dates. I'm reading these reviews and I'm also feeling let down by the lack of responsibility nissan has with its vehicles.
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Nice car
Love the drivability of this car
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Kicks S model
I just got a 2024 Nissan Kicks S model and for someone that has had 3 back surgeries with rods, screws and a plate, it was more comfortable for me. It doesn't come with the remote start like the description says. The remote start is only on the SV models.
A lot of car in a small package
I’ve read several “expert” reviews saying the Kicks was underpowered. That’s not been my experience. It’s not a esports car, but it’s got plenty of punch for everyday driving. The front has plenty of legroom. I’m 6’1”, and I don’t have the seats all the way forward. The backseat is small, but the only people that use it are my young grandkids. I’m currently averaging over 34 mpg. If you want a small SUV, you won’t go wrong with a Kicks.
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Hasn't started every morning
Just bought 2024 Nissan Kicks brand new off the dealership lot. Loved it the first evening I had it. However, hasn't started for the first hour or two every single morning I have had it and not in the shop. Dealership claims there is nothing, then said they could replicate it, then claimed that never happened, then remembered replicating but it wasn't a technician who replicated it not starting, and it only happened once. Supposedly. Help me
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This is a great car
The technology included, the ride and gas mileage make this car a standout. You can sense the engine is not as powerful as other cars; but I am achieving 30-35 mpg around town and on the highway.
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Great vehicle
Upgraded from a 2009 Nissan Cube. This car is significantly better in almost every way. Better gas mileage, more comfortable, better looking.
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Wow
My wife and I bought a 2023 Kicks SV and we are very pleased with it the gas mileage is great I'm 6 ft 6 and she is 5 ft 7 and we have plenty of room .the ride is great it's easy to drive and it has plenty of power .it's easy to get in and out of .and it has a lot of cargo room as well I agree upgrade to the SV trim level.its worth it . Nissan has done a great job with the kicks .if you test drive it you WILL buy it
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Very slow.
We had almost 2 weeks with Nissan Kicks while traveling to Costa Rica. The car had about 2000 km or 1200 miles when we started our lease. It is a nice looking small front drive SUV with very underpowered engine that made traveling uphill difficult and boring. Sometimes the car needed such a long time to accelerate from 60 to 90 km an hour that even heavily loaded trucks we’re taking it over. Also the engine noise was very annoying and you always felt that this vehicle is quite underpowered. In the same time it was easy to park and maneuver. The front seats were ok, but not too comfortable after 2 hours in the car. The trunk spec was adequate and nicely shaped. The overall impression was that it is very mediocre vehicle not well suited for mountain roads and speedy roads.
WHY
I only had my Kicks a lil over a month now. I am not liking that when I go thru the car wash or it rains, I am having water in my door jams. I find it hard that this is normal. I have never had a car that when I opened my doors or hatch I had water in the door jams. And when open my back hatch water runs in the inside. So if I am carring something in the back that cannot get wet, I guess I am SOL. I was told by dealership it is normal. I'm afraid if I keep this for years I am going to have rust spot start with water laying in there every time it rains or I wash it. So my question is ,, Is this normal ?
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Missing some things
I’ve had my Kicks for a year now and in general I’m happy with it. However there are a few shortcomings. The TV screen is placed in such a way that it’s always washed out with glare. There is not an ambient temperature display and the headlights do not have an automatic on/off setting. Just some little things that most other cars have.
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A small, large car with all the updates
This car replaced a 2005 Ford 500 that I used for getting around town and short trips. The car had 263, 000 miles on it. The Kicks has more room in the front then my 2020 Ram and my wifes 2022 Rave 4. I wanted all the safety including the blind spot monitoring which the Subaru Crosstrek did not have unless you went to the highest model. The only noticeable improvement is the tracking, which is noticeable from my Ram, but minimal. This is to be expected.
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My daughter's birthday present!
This car is a great value. For it's size it has an amazing amount of room and the seats are very comfortable. Great fuel mileage makes this car an excellent first vehicle or for anyone needing an economical set of wheels. The air conditioner is fabulous and the night time driving lights are excellent. A great value overall!
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Packed with High Tech & Safety
I normally drive a f150, but found myself traveling more throughout the region for my job and needed some with great MPG. Well, I spent a great deal researching every model and kept coming back to the Nissan Kicks, since I was able to get a new car with a warranty for under $22,000, which included tax. All models come with high tech and high safety features that I would have spent thousands more with the same options. Although the Kicks is not a super fat car, especially with the CVT, but it takes me around town, through the hills and more with great MPG. Most importantly, I feel very safe and secure in a vehicle that actually rides very good for its size. I gave it 4 stars since the car is a tad new, but so far so good.
Nissa SR 2023
very nice pleasure to handle it
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Good
Nice car.
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Sporty
Great cross over SUV no problem wife gets 41.6 driving on highway and 37.3 in town we love it
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Kicks SR so far very nice affordable vehicle
So far I have really enjoyed owning my 2023 Nissan Kicks. The car handles very well. I am average height and maybe a little over weight but I do find the car comfortable. I needed a vehicle just for quick jaunts back and forth to work, however I have also taken it on vacation, that usually being an 8 hour drive, apart from limited cargo space the vehicle did superbly with both short and long runs. Must say I like the stereo, not the best but it's nice and I really like the heated steering wheel, first car I've had with one of these. I wanted a simple yet reliable car which gets good gas mileage and handles reasonably well, to date this car has fit the bill quite nicely.
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2024 kicks sr premium
4500 miles so far on this car, it's got an amazing amount of tech in it, the bose stereo sounds awesome, gas milage is above the rating on average im 39mpg , seats are comfy and are heated, roomy with lots of cargo area in the back ! I feel you get a real lot of features for the money. The only complaint if I had to give one is I would have liked to see more soft touch materials on doors and dash
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Good value, so far good
Very good value and package of safety features and smaller vehicle that will be easy for my new driving teen to park and drive.
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Over all good vehicle
I own a 2024 Nissan Kicks, I love my car but the only issue is for no reason the back window shattered sitting in my driveway backed in towards my privacy fence. The dealer fixed it but now I'm worried it will happen again. Has anyone else had an issue with their windows just shattering?
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Not for road trips
I just bought a 2024 Kucks. It had 700 miles on the engine when I took it on a 300 round trip drive up to Taos. I live in Albuquerque so this was a 3000 mile elevated drive uphill. Within the first 50 miles, the car really needed to be coaxed to get up to 80 mph and stay at that speed. I also heard the transmission shift and shift and shift trying to find the right gear. This car kept up this performance throughout the trip. It is no better doing small around town drives on level surfaces. My little Kia Soul never had this issue. It loved going fast. If this car continues acting this way, I will be trading it soon.
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Dead in under 5000 kms
Run away from the Kicks and Nissan in general. I would give this car zero stars if possible. And Nissan Canada Customer Care people are liars reading off of script. It's not customer care. It's customer DONT CARE. Bought a brand new 2024 Kicks. It has only 5000 kms on it. It completely died on the side of the road. I suddenly lost power, car coasted to a stop. I called Nissan McPhillips the dealership where I bought the car. A tow truck picked up the car after 4 hours of freezing while waiting. This was on February 13th. On the 18th the dealership called me and said the alternator was gone and coincidentally the valve body assembly was blowing oil out all over the engine. They said it was good that the alternator had gone because otherwise the whole motor would've blown up. They then told me it would be 2 to 4 weeks wait for parts. After 2 weeks I called them and they said they were still waiting for the valve body assembly. I called them again on March 12th and was told still no.parts. I called Nissan Canada and they returned my call on March 13th. They said eta on the part was March 19th then it would be 2 to 3 days for the part to reach the dealership. They claimed they would email me with an update on or before the 19th. On the 20th I called customer care again since they didn't call me back. They told me part eta was now changed to April 1st. I spoke to the same person. He claimed he didn't update me because it takes 2 to 3 days to check the status of the part. I asked where the part was being sourced from. He didn't know....how can you know the eta of a part when you don't even know where it's shipping from. I asked to speak to his manager. He refused. He said they were unable to escalate my problem at this time. So...I bought a brand new car so I would have a reliable vehicle. It is now sitting dead at a dealership for 6 weeks and I'm told it's going to be at least 2 more weeks until the part comes in. By my experience so far it will likely not be here by April 1st. That day will come.and go. Then they will again extend the expected arrival date like they have been doing for the past 6 weeks. To summarize. I have a brand new car that is sitting dead at a dealership. I am making payments on this car. I am paying for insurance on this car. And I can't drive it. I have no idea when parts will come in since they have changed the motor on this car for 2025. And, the people at Nissan Canada donr seem to know where the parts even come from. Don't buy a Nissan. I bought both this Kicks and a Rogue in 2024. They have both been a nightmare but that's a whole other story....
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Love my Kicks!
I've had my 2024 Kicks for almost a year now and love it! They are by far the best value out there! Plenty of space, comfortable interior, exceptional gas mileage, plus it's fun to drive. It has more features standard than some higher priced luxury brands.
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Technology bugs full deal
We bought a 2024 Nissan Kicks SV and it is loaded with technology issues. From a faulty garage door opener, a android auto feature that requires a wired connection and occasionally the USB drops out. Drives comfortable but with all of the tech issues isn't worth the investment. Follow up. Latest issue is the door switches don't light up. Unsure if this is a glitch or just a normal Nissan cost cutting measure in line with their low quality approach to tech. Even had a service tech come to my home to verify the garage door opener issue. Replacement control does same thing and I have a new Chamberlain opener that uses the same tech as the remote. I've own many different car models with the built in opener and this is the first one that is non functional right after the assembly line. My 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was near the same cost and it performs flawlessly. Expensive lesson to learn but this is the last Nissan that I will ever purchase.
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