Low Severity Level
Problems marked low typically are not a safety issue, and more of a minor defect.
Medium Severity Level
Problems marked medium may be a potential mechanical and safety issue.
High Severity Level
Problems marked high are potential mechanical and safety issues.
Air Bags
High
(Steering wheel, passenger, center, side curtain, knee, rear curtain, and seat belt airbags.)
Body
Low
(Doors, lights, paint, bumpers, mirrors)
Brakes
High
(Front, rear, and parking.)
Electrical
High
(Backup camera, Battery, engine control unit(ECU), starter, alternator, radio, infotainment/touchscreen and other electrical networks for engine, exterior and interior.)
Interior
Low
(Seating, HVAC, carpeting, steering wheel, dashboard and console, door panels, roof liner, interior trim and other components of the vehicle’s inside utilized by the driver and passengers.)
Powertrain
High
(Engine, hybrid system, transmission, cooling system, fuel system, flywheel, driveshaft, differential and axles.)
Miscellaneous
Low
(Poor mpg, poor range, or resale value.)
Overall Build Quality
Medium
(Overall build quality refers to how well the vehicle was put together or assembled. For example, some people may notice that interior and/or exterior panels may be out of alignment, parts are not properly secured or they tend to fall off easily.)
Software
High
(Powertrain programming, GPS, security, safety sensors.)
Steering
High
(Power steering, sway bars, ball joints.)
Suspension
Medium
(Shocks/struts, bushings.)
Windows
Low
(Windshield, side windows, moonroof/panoramic roof, rear glass.)
Air Bags
High
Air Conditioning
Low
Backup Camera
High
Battery
Medium
Body Panels
Low
Brakes
High
Cooling System
High
Doors
Low
Drivetrain
High
Electrical
High
Electrical Motor
High
Engine
High
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
High
Exhaust System
Low
Exterior
Low
Fuel System
High
Heater
Low
Hybrid System
High (3)
Interior
Low
Lights
Medium
Miscellaneous
Low
Navigation System
Low
Overall Build Quality
Medium
Paint
Low
Poor MPG
Low
Resale Value
Low
Software
High
Steering
High
Sunroof / Moonroof
Low
Suspension
Low
Tires
Medium
Touchscreen / Infotainment
Low
Wheels
Medium
Windows
Low
Windshield
Low
Air Bags
High
(Steering wheel, passenger, center, side curtain, knee, rear curtain, and seat belt airbags.)
Body
Low
(Doors, lights, paint, bumpers, mirrors)
Brakes
High
(Front, rear, and parking.)
Electrical
High
(Backup camera, Battery, engine control unit(ECU), starter, alternator, radio, infotainment/touchscreen and other electrical networks for engine, exterior and interior.)
Interior
Low
(Seating, HVAC, carpeting, steering wheel, dashboard and console, door panels, roof liner, interior trim and other components of the vehicle’s inside utilized by the driver and passengers.)
Powertrain
High
(Engine, hybrid system, transmission, cooling system, fuel system, flywheel, driveshaft, differential and axles.)
Miscellaneous
Low
(Poor mpg, poor range, or resale value.)
Overall Build Quality
Medium
(Overall build quality refers to how well the vehicle was put together or assembled. For example, some people may notice that interior and/or exterior panels may be out of alignment, parts are not properly secured or they tend to fall off easily.)
Software
High
(Powertrain programming, GPS, security, safety sensors.)
Steering
High
(Power steering, sway bars, ball joints.)
Suspension
Medium
(Shocks/struts, bushings.)
Windows
Low
(Windshield, side windows, moonroof/panoramic roof, rear glass.)
Air Bags
High
Air Conditioning
Low
Backup Camera
High
Battery
Medium
Body Panels
Low
Brakes
High
Cooling System
High
Doors
Low
Drivetrain
High
Electrical
High
Electrical Motor
High
Engine
High
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
High
Exhaust System
Low
Exterior
Low
Fuel System
High
Heater
Low
Hybrid System
High (3)
Interior
Low
Lights
Medium
Miscellaneous
Low
Navigation System
Low
Overall Build Quality
Medium
Paint
Low
Poor MPG
Low
Resale Value
Low
Software
High
Steering
High
Sunroof / Moonroof
Low
Suspension
Low
Tires
Medium
Touchscreen / Infotainment
Low
Wheels
Medium
Windows
Low
Windshield
Low
It's a beautiful car with some bad issues
2018
Nissan
Kicks
No resolution
I live up north. If it wasn't for my trip to Palm Springs I would not have noticed disturbing loud whistling noises when driving 70mph to 80 mph in windy areas on the Freeway. I took car to dealer in Stockton where I live but couldn't duplicate the noise called …
Review submitted by:Wind noises
Cons:Big gaps between body & door including hood,wind n
Huge Mistake!!
2018
Nissan
Kicks
No resolution
I purchased my 2018 Kicks SR With 20 miles on it, Initially the car was ok for getting to and from work with decent gas mileage, until it got to about 2000 miles on it. Then the problems started: 1. I had the interior lighting package installed on the vehicle, …
Review submitted by:Sw89
Pros:Lifetime warranty from dealer
Cons:Everything else
Read this before you buy...
2018
Nissan
Kicks
No resolution
I've owned my 2018 Kicks for three months and have put 7,000 miles on it. I have to be fair, so as a little upfront "disclaimer," I bought the Kicks after owning a 2013 Altima SL for 4 years, which I bought used and LOVED. However, after putting 100,000 miles …
