Nissan Kicks

20182026 · 9 configurations

Lowest
31
Average
33
Best
33

The Nissan Kicks has been tested by the EPA across 9 different configurations spanning model years 2018 through 2026. Over this period, the Kicks has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 31 MPG to 33 MPG, with an overall average of 33 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
31
2025
31
2024
33
2023
33
2022
33
2021
33
2020
33
2019
33
2018
33

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Kicks) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Kicks. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Kicks grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
154
Total Deaths
90

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.7%
Fire Occurrence
5.8%
Speeding Involved
9.1%
DUI Involved
16.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

70%
Front
11%
Side
20%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2022
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2021
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2020
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2019
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
2
2025
3
2023
1
2021
2
2018
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory