2026 Nissan

Kicks

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Nissan Kicks: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 141NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.047 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 287 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 2,989 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 8 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of ProPILOT Assist.
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Safety Shield 360.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

UNKNOWN OR OTHER25%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
STEERING13%
WHEELS13%
ENGINE6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 16 total.

Nissan Kicks: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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