2022 Nissan KicksFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
33
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
36
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
269 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,041/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,708/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,767/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,880/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,055/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,050/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,541/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,099/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,975/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,022/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 33 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems21 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 21 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Kicks. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), steering and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Steering
5
Engine
4
Suspension
3
Structure
2
Power Train
2
Wheels & Tires
2
Brakes
1

2022 Nissan Kicks problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Suspension: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 11/16/2025ODI#11699698
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling t…
Seat BeltsFiled: 06/28/2022Crash1 InjuryODI#11471281
On June 16, 2022 I suffered a medical emergency and the vehicle drifted out of the lane into the guardrail to the right. No lane departure warning sounded or alerted me. The vehicle grazed the guardra…
EngineFiled: 03/16/2022ODI#11456982
Brand new 2022 Nissan Kicks S, I was driving home from picking it up at the dealership with only 14 miles on the odometer when I was stopped at a red light and the car shuddered and stalled. The batte…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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