2010 Dodge Caliber vs 2010 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 157 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 74 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 21,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 20 |
| Structure | 10 | 21 |
| Suspension | 26 | 4 |
| Engine | 20 | 9 |
| Power Train | 17 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 9 |
| Steering | 12 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2010 Dodge Caliber
2010 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.