2011 Kia Soul vs 2011 Nissan Cube
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 | 2011 Kia Soul | 2011 Nissan Cube |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 193 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 98 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 75,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 5 |
| Power Train | 13 | 15 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2011 Kia Soul
2011 Nissan Cube
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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.