2020 Nissan Kicks reliability
The 2020 Nissan Kicks has 96 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 11 per year. That is about even with the other Kicks years here. Their median is 10 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (34 of 96), then Electrical system (27) and Engine (20). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
The 2019 Kicks has 134 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 76 complaints, 15 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Nissan Kicks. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (96 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. While driving from a stop, the vehicle started sputtering and lost motive power. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 45 MPH while driving uphill with the…"
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"My tire is 205 50r17 and they gave me a 235 tire which made my car feel funny . I’ve been sitting here for an hour waiting on a tire and they messed up my rim"
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"My car when in over 95 degree weather, literally will not have power to get up hills and starts to jerk and looses power to make the hills. When the temps outside are cooler the car works fine. I live in [XXX] and I…"
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"My 2020 Nissan Kicks with 62,000 miles, went into limp mode on XXX and after a diagnostic test by the Pinnacle Nissan dealership in Scottsdale ([XXX]), it was determined a "Throttle Body Replacement" was needed. I paid…"
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"Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-693 covers certain 2021 Kicks and Versa vehicles: an intermittent electrical connection in the EPS torque sensor can disable power steering assist. Dealers inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the column if needed. Recall 24V-154 covers certain 2023-2024 Kicks vehicles among other Nissan models: the driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture and deploy improperly; dealers replace the front driver air bag assembly.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2020 Nissan Kicks has 96 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 11 per year. That is about even with the other Kicks years here. Their median is 10 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2020 Nissan Kicks?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (34 of 96), then Electrical system (27) and Engine (20). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Kicks has 134 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 76 complaints, 15 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Nissan Kicks been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
Owners have filed 96 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Kicks is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Nissan Kicks take?
US Kicks in this generation use 0W-20 (about 4.5 qt with filter).
Does recall 22V-693 affect the Nissan Kicks?
Yes for certain 2021 Kicks (and Versa): an intermittent EPS torque-sensor connection can disable power steering assist; dealers inspect the sensor lot code.
What generation is the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
P15 generation (2018-2024 in the US catalog this site tracks).