2022 Nissan Kicks reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Kicks holds 23 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 7 Kicks years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (5 of 23), then Steering (5) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
The 2021 Kicks has 76 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2023 has 34 complaints, 7 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2022 Nissan Kicks. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (23 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The car has 82000 miles on it and transmission had to be replaced. The car is 4 years old and the repair is was $6000.00 which is over half the cars value. Nissan consumer affairs denied any goodwill assistance for a…"
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"Someone was on a handheld scooter on the sidewalk and when reaching the corner, turned right abruptly still remaining on the sidewalk. My car slammed on the brakes believing this person was entering the street or was…"
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"The passenger door of the vehicle is stuck and unable to open. It is currently in the body shop as they will need to cut into the door to fix the issue. It has gotten stuck previously but has been able to be opened,…"
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"Vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. It is available for inspection at Nissan Vacaville. It is a safety risk as I was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't…"
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"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 to the right, as…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 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 |
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| 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 2022 Nissan Kicks reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Kicks holds 23 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 7 Kicks years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Nissan Kicks?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (5 of 23), then Steering (5) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2022 Nissan Kicks more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 Kicks has 76 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2023 has 34 complaints, 7 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Nissan Kicks been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Nissan Kicks.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 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).