Compact SUVs · P15 generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 62 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,148 to own, including $2,128 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Nissan Kicks.
Reliability
62/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,128
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,182
33 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$11,445
$10,072 – $12,819, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
78
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (79/100) and the 2019 worst (33/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 71/100 |
| 2023 | 72/100 |
| 2022 | 79/100 |
| 2021 | 62/100 |
| 2020 | 41/100 |
| 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2018 | 63/100 |
No. It scores 62 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 62 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,128 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,148 over 5 years: $2,838 in lost value, $2,128 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,445 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (79/100) and the 2019 worst (33/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.