2018 Kia Niro vs 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Kia Niro | 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 94 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 130 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 49 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 41,030 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Niro | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 19 |
| Engine | 17 | 17 |
| Power Train | 19 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 14 |
2018 Kia Niro
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.