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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1CP5CU5JL524904 · Checked Aug 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3N1CP5CU5JL•••••• 2018 Nissan KICKS

That is about average for the 2018 Nissan KICKS — 6 complaints per build across 13 builds.

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81on the model
13builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Mar 2026
When put in park car started idling rough and then stalled. Engine light, collision warning light, and traction control light came on. Code scanned as a P0101 code
Electrical System Jul 2025
Frequently we get error P0101 and the car loses power. It says "Mass or Volume Air Flow, A Circuit Range/Poerformance error. For us that means the car loses power, limps along or jerks suddenly and the lights flash, this can happen at any time. Happens about one or twice a month…
Service Brakes Jan 2024
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Electrical System Nov 2018
Nissan kicks 2018 (bought july 2018) - problems with fuel gauge indicator and approximate mileage data. Problems with fuel gauge after tank refilled and during moving. Problem exists permanently and released in november 2018, just 4 months after buying. Dealership service could…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1CP5CU5JL524904 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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