Only 1 owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for this car, so this sheet is short. Problems reported on neighboring Kicks years are listed below the checklist.
2026Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
0/5 checked
2026 Nissan Kicks: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/1
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/2
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/2
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Few owners have reported problems with this year yet. Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2026 checks
Worth adding to your 2026 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2026 Nissan Kicks. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 30–31 mpg |
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Electrical system failures
1,000–2,000 miles
CV axle problems
1,500–1,900 miles
Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components.".
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Cars shoppers compare with the Nissan Kicks, with their own 2026 checklists.
2026 owner complaints, side by side
