2020 Kia Soul vs 2020 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 | 2020 Kia Soul | 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 378 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,630 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 235 | 22 |
| Power Train | 89 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
2020 Kia Soul
2020 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.