Honda Accord vs Nissan Kicks
The Nissan Kicks is more fuel-efficient at 33 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Honda Accord. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Nissan Kicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 146 | 56 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 2 | 2 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 6,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 31 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,100 | $2,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 146 complaints for the Honda Accord and 56 for the Nissan Kicks. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Honda Accord, 4 for the Nissan Kicks.