Model year guide

2018 Nissan Kicks

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Nissan Kicks is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2018 Nissan Kicks — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Nissan Kicks at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints83
Combined33 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Nissan Kicks recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V654000 · 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and displ…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-620…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Nissan Kicks common problems

Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2018 Nissan Kicks MPG & running costs

Combined33 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,050
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume25 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Nissan Kicks costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,250
Fuel only$10,250
Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Nissan Kicks trims & engines on record

Trims
SV
Engines
1.6L

2018 Nissan Kicks vehicles on record

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2018 Nissan Kicks — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Kicks have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Nissan Kicks. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?

Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, forward collision avoidance, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Kicks get?

The 2018 Nissan Kicks has a U.S. EPA estimate of 33 mpg combined (31 city / 36 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.