2021 Kia Soul vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Kia Soul | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 222 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 116 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 0 |
| Power Train | 26 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 11 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 42 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2021 Kia Soul
2021 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.