2025 Nissan Kicks AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2025 Nissan Kicks AWD

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City
27
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
34
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
299 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
30
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems30 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 30 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
7
Electrical System
4
Steering
4
Structure
3
Wheels & Tires
3
Power Train
2
Fuel System
2
Air Bags
1

2025 Nissan Kicks AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 7 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/20/2026ODI#11719426
January 15, 2025 (~1,000 miles): Infotainment system was black at startup. Vehicle was beeping and flashing warning/service lights. System would not shut off. This occurred three times within the firs…
SteeringFiled: 02/07/2026ODI#11716381
Nissan of Macomb, ALL of them know us by name Mike & Bev Steering issue- does not drive straight down the highway, Slightest touch and off it goes in whatever direction you touched the steering wheel…
Other / UnknownFiled: 02/26/2025ODI#11645082
To the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT): I picked up a new car on January 11, and on January 28, I discovered a 10-inch crack on the inside of the front windshield. On February 1, I t…

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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