2018 Kia Soul 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 Soul | 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 94 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 130 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,000 mi | 41,030 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 140 | 17 |
| Power Train | 31 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 37 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
2018 Kia Soul
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.