2017 Kia Soul vs 2017 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 | 2017 Kia Soul | 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 72 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 130 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 20 |
| Power Train | 19 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 41 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 7 |
2017 Kia Soul
2017 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.