2019 Kia Soul 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 Soul | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 136 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 132 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,023 mi | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 87 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 22 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 20 |
| Power Train | 5 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 19 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2019 Kia Soul
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.