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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
495 mi
Loud noise was noticed one day and ESC light remained lit thereacter. Diagnostics performed at dealership revealed that ESC part (Steering Angle Sensor) failed. Part is being special ordered for replacement.
27200 mi
US $25
Windshield washer stopped pumping. New front washer pump (with a filter; the original was installed at the factory without a screen/filter). Also purchased a cabin filter. Tech installed it; I was not charged for labor. Both trips totaled less than 2 hours.
3000 mi
Gas cap "click" broke. Cap continued to work otherwise
13000 mi
Passenger side door wouldn't open from the outside; cable was found to be disconnected.
2480 mi
Rattle and vibration felt in the stick only in 3rd gear
6000 mi
Rear wiper motor making grinding noise. Problem was dried out rubber gasket. Dealership took motor apart, lubed gasket and re-assembled. Very quiet now.
13000 mi
Rear wiper grinding; greased and reinstalled per TSB
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