2024 Chevrolet Trax vs 2024 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 4, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 2024 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 175 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 425 | 29 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trax | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 65 | 9 |
| Engine | 51 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 2 |
| Power Train | 14 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2024 Chevrolet Trax
2024 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.