DecodedCars2024 Nissan Kicks
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 33 combined · 31 city / 36 hwy
- Length
- 169.7 in
- Curb weight
- 2,692 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2024 midsize car (28.6 MPG).
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Nissan Kicks is a midsize car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 170 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,692 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway), 15% better than the 2024 midsize car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,050 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2024
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2023 Kicks — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Kicks →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2024 Kicks configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 169.7 in | 69.3 in | 63.4 in | 103.1 in | 59.8 / 60.2 in | 2,692 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 36 / 33 | +15% | $2,050 | 269 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 3★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
Similar 2024 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Kicks (this car) | 33 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf | 212 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 MINI Countryman | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 MINI Clubman | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Nissan Versa | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Feb 27, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 351 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Not every 2024 Nissan Kicks is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Nissan Kicks buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Visibility/Wiper — 8 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 6 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Visibility — 4 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 21,421 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Kicks years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kicks | 31 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Kicks | 31 | 172 in | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 Kicks | 33 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 42 |
| 2023 Kicks | 33 | 169.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 18 |
| 2022 Kicks | 33 | 169.7 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 Kicks | 33 | 169.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 78 |
| 2020 Kicks | 33 | 169.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 98 |
| 2019 Kicks | 33 | 169.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 134 |
| 2018 Kicks | 33 | – | Not rated | 1 | 86 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →