2025 Nissan Kicks
The 2025 Nissan Kicks earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 70/100. Expect about $38,482 to own it for five years, or $641 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 43 complaints.
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 43
- 5-yr cost
- $38k
- MPG (EPA)
- 31
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4 recalls may apply
For the 2025 Nissan Kicks. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.
What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
5-year cost to own
Estimated $18,250 price, 20% down, 6.35% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.
| Depreciation | $7,357 |
| Insurance (national avg.) | $12,000 |
| Fuel / charging | $6,485 |
| Maintenance | $6,440 |
| Repairs | $1,380 |
| Loan interest | $2,725 |
| Taxes & fees | $2,095 |
Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.
Owner complaints & safety
What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.
- Unknown Or Other9
- Electrical System7
- Visibility/Wiper7
- Power Train5
- Steering5
- Structure4
Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Frontal
- 3 out of 5 stars
- Side
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
Rated as: 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD
What to check on a used 2025 Nissan Kicks
Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.
- Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
- Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
- Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.
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FAQ
- Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks a good car to buy?
- The 2025 Nissan Kicks earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 70/100. Expect about $38,482 to own it for five years, or $641 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 43 complaints.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Kicks, including Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Equipment › Other › Labels. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
- What are the most common 2025 Nissan Kicks problems?
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical system (7), visibility/wiper (7), power train (5), steering (5).
- How much does a 2025 Nissan Kicks cost to own for 5 years?
- About $38,482 over 5 years ($641/month) at an estimated $18,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.