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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%)

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2014 Kia Soul body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 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

1500 mi Front seat fabric wearing prematurely - fabric was bunching up along top of seat cushion. Fabric was resecured to the seat. 
4500 mi Excessive wind noise at highway speeds between 50 and 70mph. Driver's-side door only; passenger side does not exhibit this problem. 
15000 mi Installed additional weather stripping along driver's-side door using self-stick weather stripping. 
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. 
17100 mi Replaced window seal has now created a window rattle that did not exist previously. 
4168 mi Driver's side headlight was replaced under warranty. There were dried condensation marks on the inside of the headlight lens. 
7000 mi Whistling sound between 50-60 mph 
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. 

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2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

9300 mi Had to replace an entire side light assembly on passenger side of car. It was full of moisture. 
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. 
22000 mi Rattle in upper right dash. Near window. After 2 trips. Still not repaired!!! 
23000 mi We will see if the rettle has been successfully repaired. 
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. 
44000 mi Rattles fixed. 

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2014 Kia Soul Body Problems

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