2023 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Nissan Rogue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Kia Sorento | 2023 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 119 | 712 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–37 | 31–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 43,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 279 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 122 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 96 |
| Power Train | 20 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 56 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 34 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 43 |
| Stalling | 9 | 50 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 69 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 28 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
2023 Kia Sorento
2023 Nissan Rogue
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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.