2017 Honda Fit vs 2017 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 | 2017 Honda Fit | 2017 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 270 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–36 | 27–28 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 18 |
| Power Train | 4 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 1 | 10 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 27 |
| Stalling | 0 | 41 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 39 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2017 Honda Fit
2017 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.