2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2012 Kia Soul
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 | 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 514 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 132 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 25–27 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,284 mi | 88,850 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 209 |
| Steering | 2 | 166 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 32 |
| Power Train | 5 | 21 |
| Structure | 6 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 79 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 71 |
| Stalling | 0 | 63 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 10 |
2012 Dodge Caliber
2012 Kia Soul
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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.