2019 Kia Niro vs 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Kia Niro | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 132 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 49 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Niro | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 22 |
| Power Train | 22 | 11 |
| Engine | 10 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 12 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
2019 Kia Niro
2019 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.