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Nissan Kicks 2025-2026
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- Price
- $21,830–$28,000
- MPG
- 33
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Now with available AWD, big-screen tech, and a four-star rating at an entry price, though a run of early-build recalls and modest power blunt the shine.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years; none of its 6 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 3, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 74% of cars we track.
30 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 66% of other SUVs we track.
Roomier second row and around 30 cu ft of cargo lead the subcompact class in FWD form.
More power and available AWD help, but 141 hp through a CVT keeps it strictly sensible.
Available dual 12.3-inch displays and a full assist suite are impressive at this price.
More refined and mature-riding than the old Kicks, though the engine drones when pushed.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls7 recalls
7 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2025–2026
- Unknown or other — 5 complaints (2025)
- Recall — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH (2026)
- Electrical — 5 complaints (2025)
2026
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH26V023000
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 Moto
- RecallSeats26V145000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V331000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101,
2025
- RecallElectrical: body control module/bcm24V969000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St
- RecallEquipment: other: labels25V188000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fa
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V324000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V331000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101,
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I received a recall notice on my 2025 Nissan Kicks. I took my vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it to get the recall repaired on 8/7/2026. The repair was quoted to be completed within 2 hours. After 5 hours the repairs were not completed and my vehicle is inoperable. I was provided a loane
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On August 5, 2026, an authorized Nissan dealer performed safety recall PMA66 / NHTSA 26V-331 on my 2025 Nissan Kicks SR. The vehicle’s combination meter/instrument cluster had been functioning normally before the recall. During the recall software update, the programming failed and the original comb
- Complaint clusterSteering5 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
On 05.28.2026 my car veered sporadically to the right causing my tire to hit the curb as I was going under a viaduct with a high curb I lost my hub cap and damaged my rim slightly. Now my wheel is at a constant angle to the left, and veers sporadically left and right. After being in a reddit forum
Cost to own$28,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$21,830–$28,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,950/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
31
Highway MPG
36
Combined MPG
33
Horsepower
141 hp
Doors
4
Length
172.0 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
64.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Curb weight
3,175 lb
Cargo volume
30 cu ft
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