2013 Kia Soul vs 2013 Nissan Juke
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Kia Soul | 2013 Nissan Juke |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 662 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 126 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 45 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–27 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,000 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Nissan Juke |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 283 | 40 |
| Steering | 151 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 1 |
| Power Train | 14 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 103 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 74 | 0 |
| Stalling | 60 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Overheating | 26 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 22 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
2013 Kia Soul
2013 Nissan Juke
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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.