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2014 Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2014 Kia Soul repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017

40000 mi
We've had a ton of issues that no one at Ed Voyles Kia could ever diagnose. One minute its the gas cap, the next minute they tell us that cant possibly be a problem and it must be something else... which they also can figure out. Car also had a problem where with the car in park, the push button start wouldn't work. You had to shift the car to drive (while it was still off) then shift it back into park, and then it might start. We just traded this car in. 
Kia Soul in Washington, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

16000 mi
replace and torque steering bolts 
Kia Soul in Washington, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

11000 mi
steering bolts replaced under guarantee 
Kia Soul in Florida, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017

4168 mi
Driver's side headlight was replaced under warranty. There were dried condensation marks on the inside of the headlight lens. 
Sep 2017

7000 mi
Whistling sound between 50-60 mph 
Nov 2017

8000 mi
Whistling sound from 50-70 mph. Found that noise coming from gap between hood and bumper. Removed front fascia below Kia emblem; noise persisted. Replaced rubber seal behind latch; noise persisted. Put foam cushion under radiator cover to push up on it; noise persisted. Managed to fix problem by adjusting a few screws in the bumper as well radiator cover. Clear coat from two rims were bubbling and starting to dissipate. 
Oct 2021

33586 mi

US $108
One shock was leaking fluid. Replaced both. 
Nov 2021

33000 mi

US $21
Strut was no longer holding up hatch door. Replaced both. 
Jul 2022

38900 mi

US $80
Replaced hood and tailgate lift struts. 
Kia Soul in Michigan, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017

57750 mi
A shield strip under the left front quarter panel broke loose. Dealer removed the damaged portion, pronounced it good to go and we went! 
Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021

121000 mi
Replace master cylinder 
Jul 2022

137000 mi

US $324
Noise from the front end. Both sway bars links replaced, problem resolved. 
Kia Soul in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Feb 2018
Dec 2017

45000 mi
Another recall for suspension issue. Also dealing with squeaking during cold temperatures whenever going over any bumps. 
Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

33000 mi

US $320
Went from NO symptoms when got oil change. Was told need full front brake job for estimated $800! "Very bad! Dangerous..can't Turn rotors." Angered at this, I asked to see Service Manager, who then talked to Gen. Mgr. , who lowered price to $300! 
Kia Soul in Illinois, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

30000 mi
Lights inside and outside the car sometimes start flashing when the car is off. Battery runs down. Has needed to be jumped over ten times. Replaced fuse box this time. Can't seem to find problem despite 42 days in the shop. 
Jan 2016 The problem was rust under the illuminated door sill. It was "telling" the car that the door was open and running the battery down. They cut the wires, reordered the kit, and redid the scuff plate. 
Dec 2016

40000 mi
Car lights worked but wouldn't start.Dealer went thru a parasitic drain test, and reset all the fuses in the fuse box. Could have been a rust issue in the door sill again.I have 2 2014 Kia Soul+'s one is perfect the other has had challenges 
Kia Soul in Ohio, United States
Jun 2014 - Jan 2017
Jun 2014

8000 mi
Driver said door did not unlock with key in pocket and pressing button on door. 
Jan 2017

30000 mi

US $190
Battery died 
Kia Soul in Arizona, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2018
Jul 2016

36700 mi
Loose battery connection and blown fuses 
Kia Soul in Virginia, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014

2000 mi
Blower motor electrical whine. Blower motor replaced. Front seat fabric wearing prematurely - fabric was bunching up along top of seat cushion. Fabric was resecured to the seat. Ignition starter delay when turning key. Initially told it was not normal followed up a few days later by being told that it is normal. 
Jul 2014

4500 mi
Automatic shifting from second to third gear yields a loss in power and hesitation. Excessive wind noise at highway speeds between 50 and 70mph. Driver's-side door only; passenger side does not exhibit this problem. 
May 2015

15000 mi
Installed additional weather stripping along driver's-side door using self-stick weather stripping. 
Jun 2015

16000 mi

US $200
Excessive wind noise still occurring on driver's side at and above 55MPH. Noise does not occur on passenger-side of vehicle. Additional weatherstripping installed to no avail. 
Aug 2015

17100 mi
Replaced window seal has now created a window rattle that did not exist previously. 
Mar 2016

22000 mi
Crunching/grinding noise emanating from suspension areas. 
Jun 2016

24000 mi
Rattles coming from steering column. Two inch circular plastic piece fell into driver footwell while driving. Origin unknown. 
Aug 2016

25400 mi
Grinding and crunching noises emanating from front and rear undercarriage. Dealer retorqued loose suspension nuts and bolts. Repair was not successful as noise is still present. 
Mar 2017

33000 mi
Axle hub nuts were replaced under recall. 
Kia Soul in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

9000 mi
hesitation on take-off, no code and no duplication at dealer so there was no repair. 
Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015

4000 mi

US $150
Defective battery 

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2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

99800 mi
Engine failure, long block replacement. 
Kia Soul in Texas, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Mar 2014

1000 mi
The shifting lever would not move. They replaced the shifter knob. It works OK now. 
Kia Soul in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015

17000 mi
Checked light switch. Connections were loose 
Kia Soul in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

7000 mi
AC had a smell problem. After internet research the most common response was mold. Dealer repaired problem. 
Apr 2015

11000 mi
mold smell returned to car. 
Jun 2022

105000 mi

US $600
catalytic converter needed to be replaced 
Kia Soul in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

36000 mi

US $302
Replaced front brake pads and turned rotors 

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2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Kia Soul in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

9300 mi
Had to replace an entire side light assembly on passenger side of car. It was full of moisture. 
Sep 2014

12000 mi
Severe rattle in the dash. Right side near windshield. They could not fix it. Have to take it back and leave it. They have to remove the whole dash. Driver door lock sticks. Engine bogs or hesitates at take off in lower gears as accelerator is pressed hard. 
May 2015

22000 mi
Rattle in upper right dash. Near window. After 2 trips. Still not repaired!!! 
Jul 2015

23000 mi
We will see if the rettle has been successfully repaired. 
Aug 2015

24700 mi
Same rattle in upper right dash. Kept car 18 days. Rattle came back five days later, in early August. back with me.Complained to KIA motors. A Tech rep is to get back and set up a meeting. 
Sep 2016

44000 mi
Rattles fixed. 
Kia Soul in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015

28000 mi
Canister purge valve. 
Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Oct 2014

5200 mi
bcm upgrade 

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