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2022 Nissan Kicks Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#7 most-complained of 8 Kicks years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Nissan Kicks has 23 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Kicks model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
31 city / 36 hwy

Top 2022 Nissan Kicks problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (22%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (22%)
  3. Steering5 (22%)
  4. Structure & Body4 (17%)
  5. Other3 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain3 (13%)
  8. Brakes1 (4%)
  9. Electrical System1 (4%)
  10. Fuel System1 (4%)
2022 Nissan Kicks complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Nov 2022May 2023Jun 2024Apr 2025Nov 2025Jun 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2023 (3).

2022 Nissan Kicks recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Nissan Kicks fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Kicks years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid10096033
2021Caution5776233
2022Best1423033
2023Best018133
2024Good4337133

All Nissan Kicks years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Kicks a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Nissan Kicks ranks #7 of 8 among Kicks model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 23 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (5 complaints), and steering (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,150 miles.
Does the 2022 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Nissan Kicks in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Kicks?
EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Kicks at 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.