The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 39 of 98 complaints (40%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 134 in 2019 to 98 in 2020.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 98
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,900
- Combined MPG
- 33
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | vs. 2020 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Combined MPG | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 31 / 36 | 31 / 36 | 31 / 36 | 31 / 36 | 31 / 36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 272 | 271 | 268 | 269 | 269 | |
| Complaints filed | 87 | 134 | 98 | 78 | 24 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Kicks have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 39 of 98 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA rates it 33 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Nissan Kicks?
EPA estimates $1,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 31 mpg | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 268 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.