2025 Nissan Kicks Play

Based on published data, the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play has a safety grade of C, a fuel cost grade of A, a RepairPal reliability score of 4.0/5, and zero recalls on file. These grades compare it against similar hatchbacks in its price range. No single metric tells the whole story, so we recommend reviewing each section on this page.

AAA estimates the annual insurance cost for the Subcompact SUV class at $1,726 per year, or about $144 per month. This is a class-level average, not specific to the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play. Your actual premium will depend on your driving history, location, and coverage choices. Source: AAA Your Driving Costs study.

AAA estimates average annual maintenance for the Subcompact SUV class at $1,746 per year. This covers routine services, wear items, and unscheduled repairs. Combined with insurance ($1,726/yr) and depreciation ($3,554/yr), total non-fuel ownership costs run about $10,279 per year. These are class averages from the AAA Your Driving Costs study.

AAA estimates the Subcompact SUV class depreciates about $3,554 per year, or roughly $17,770 over five years. On a base MSRP of $21,520, that represents about 83% of the purchase price. These are class averages and actual depreciation varies by trim, condition, mileage, and market demand. Source: AAA.

The most efficient 2025 Nissan Kicks Play trim costs an estimated $1,350 per year in fuel, or about $113 per month, based on EPA ratings and national average fuel prices.

Based on price range, body type, and segment positioning, the closest competitors to the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play include 2025 Hyundai Venue, 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and 2025 Subaru Impreza. Each of those pages includes the same safety, fuel cost, reliability, and recall data so you can compare directly. Browse all 2025 Hatchbacks.

Excluding your car payment, estimated monthly costs for the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play include about $857 for insurance, maintenance, depreciation, and fees, plus roughly $113 for fuel. That puts non-payment running costs around $970 per month. These are estimates based on AAA class averages and EPA fuel data. Actual costs depend on your driving, location, and coverage.

No. As of this writing, NHTSA has zero recall campaigns on file for the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play. Recalls can be issued at any time, so this status may change. You can check for updates on the NHTSA website. See our Zero-recall cars 2025 list.

Nissan is headquartered in Japan. Note that brand origin and assembly location are different: many Nissan models sold in the U.S. are assembled domestically or in other countries. Check the window sticker or VIN for the actual assembly plant of a specific vehicle. See our Japan-brand cars 2025 list.

We cover every 2025 Nissan model with the same data: NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, RepairPal reliability, AAA ownership costs, and trim-level pricing. Visit our Nissan models page to see all available Nissan vehicles.