AI DamageKIA Soul vs Nissan Kicks: which has more problems
KIA Soul and Nissan Kicks side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.
More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.
At a glance
Components: owner complaints
| Component | KIA Soul | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3,169 57% | 97 18% |
| Electrical system | 523 9% | 119 22% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 0% | 129 24% |
| Powertrain | 434 8% | 75 14% |
| Service brakes | 359 6% | 60 11% |
| Steering | 524 9% | 28 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 350 6% | 34 6% |
| Structure | 141 3% | 35 7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 180 3% | 29 5% |
| Visibility | 95 2% | 36 7% |
| Engine and cooling | 413 7% | 0 0% |
| Air bags | 203 4% | 19 4% |
Which is more reliable: KIA Soul or Nissan Kicks?
This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.