Nissan Kicks 1.6L Engine and Transmission Mount Kit

A Nissan Kicks or new-generation Versa that buzzes through the floor at a stoplight in Drive, clunks when you pull the shifter into gear, or lurches when you get on and off the throttle in traffic usually has tired mounts, not a failing CVT. This kit replaces the three mounts that locate the 1.6L four-cylinder and its transaxle in the 2018-2024 Kicks and 2020-2024 Versa: the passenger-side engine mount, the driver-side transmission mount and the lower torque rod. Doing all three at once restores the factory location of the powertrain instead of leaving one sagged mount to overload the new ones.

What the mounts do on a Kicks or Versa 1.6L

The 1.6L HR16DE sits sideways in the engine bay with the CVT bolted to the driver side. Nissan hangs the whole assembly on three points. The passenger-side insulator, Nissan 11210-5RA1A, carries the engine end. The driver-side insulator, 11220-5RA0A, carries the transmission end. The lower torque rod, 11360-9VA0A, ties the bottom of the powertrain to the subframe and stops it rocking fore and aft when the CVT applies torque. Nissan lists 11360-9VA0A as the replacement for the earlier 11360-5RA0B rod. Because a small engine idles with noticeable pulses, these mounts are tuned soft for comfort, and soft rubber is what cracks and sags first.

Symptoms of worn Kicks and Versa mounts

• Vibration through the seat, floor and steering wheel at idle in Drive that smooths out in Park or Neutral
• A single clunk when shifting from Park into Drive or Reverse
• A thump or jerk on throttle tip-in and lift-off in stop-and-go traffic
• The engine visibly rocking when someone brake-torques it lightly in Drive and Reverse
• Cracked rubber, separated bonding or a torque rod bushing that has walked off center

How to confirm it before you buy

With the hood open and the parking brake set, have a helper hold the brake firmly and shift between Drive and Reverse with a light touch of throttle. A good mount set lets the engine move a little and settle; a failed set lets it jump. Look at the lower torque rod bushing from underneath, it is the one that fails most visibly. Then separate a mount problem from a transmission problem: a smooth, rhythmic judder that appears only on light acceleration is more likely the CVT itself. Nissan added dedicated judder codes, P17F0 and P17F1, to its CVT diagnostics for exactly that complaint. If those codes are present, read our JATCO CVT Nissan problems guide and our CVT harsh or delayed shift walkthrough before spending money on mounts. If they are not, fresh mounts are a cheap way to rule out the most common cause of idle shake.

Fitment

The listing covers the Nissan Kicks with the 1.6L and the 2020-2024 Nissan Versa 1.6L. Nissan's own catalog lists these three part numbers for 2018-2024 Kicks S, SR and SV, 2025 Kicks Play, and 2020-2025 Versa S, SR and SV. The Kicks reached the US as a 2018 model, so a 2017 entry on any fitment chart applies to other markets. This kit does not fit the 2007-2019 Versa or Versa Note, which use different mounts, or the 2025-up redesigned Kicks with the 2.0L. Before ordering, compare the numbers cast or printed on your old mounts with 11210-5RA1A, 11220-5RA0A and 11360-9VA0A, or send us your year and VIN. Other parts for this platform are in our CVT parts collection.

Install notes

• Support the powertrain from below with a jack and a block of wood under the oil pan or transaxle, or from above with an engine support bar, before loosening any mount.
• Replace one mount at a time so the engine never loses its location, and do the lower torque rod with the car on the ground or the subframe supported.
• Run every bolt in by hand first, then set the final torque with the full vehicle weight on the wheels so the rubber is not preloaded in a twisted position.
• Check the shift cable and ground strap after the job; both can be stretched while the engine is jacked.
• If you are under the car anyway, it is a good time to service the CVT with a filter and pan gasket kit for the Versa and Kicks. Use only the Nissan CVT fluid your owner's manual specifies; Nissan warns against topping up its CVTs with generic ATF.

For the bigger picture on what wears out in these transmissions, see CVT failure patterns across every brand.

Which mounts are in this kit?

Three: the passenger-side engine mount (Nissan 11210-5RA1A), the driver-side transmission mount (11220-5RA0A) and the lower torque rod (11360-9VA0A), which replaces the older 11360-5RA0B rod.

Will it fit my 2019 Versa Note or older Versa sedan?

No. It is for the 1.6L Kicks and the 2020-and-newer Versa. The 2007-2019 Versa and Versa Note use different mounts. Check the numbers on your old mounts or send us your VIN.

Can bad mounts feel like CVT judder?

They can feel similar, but mount shake is worst at idle in gear and on throttle changes, while CVT judder is a rhythmic shudder on light acceleration and often sets P17F0 or P17F1. Scan for codes first.

Do I need to replace all three mounts?

If one has failed, the others have been carrying extra movement. Replacing all three restores the factory engine position and prevents the new mount from wearing out early against old rubber.

Is there any relearn after installing mounts?

No electronic relearn is needed for mounts. Torque the bolts with the car on its wheels, then test drive and recheck the bolts after the first few hundred miles.

• JATCO CVT Nissan Problems and Fixes: The Complete Shop Guide
• CVT Harsh or Delayed Shifts: A Diagnostic Walkthrough
• CVT Transmission Failure Patterns: What Breaks Across Every Brand
• CVT Limp Mode: Causes and How to Diagnose It