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2012 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2012 Kia Soul engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91760 mi C $60 |
Replaced serpentine belt. But intermittent battery warning light still flashes on during occasional hwy trips when give the car gas, same as prior to the repair indicating something else is part of the problem. |
| 102300 mi C $386 |
Replaced sensor behind catalytic converter. Code went away |
| 58000 mi | As part of routine maintenance, mechanic said was burning some oil & to watch oil level. He said there was blue smoke when it started up. No dropping oil levels & I drove to Oregon & back. |
| 53000 mi US $47 |
Engine code said failed camshaft sensor bank B. Replaced sensor. |
| 6324 mi | The check engine light led the dealer to replace one of four ignition coils under warranty. For a few weeks, there was and odd noise for a few seconds at start up. This went away slowly after repair. |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Oil leak, pan gasket was resealed. Catalytic Converter was replaced due to the check engine light. |
| 200000 mi US $542 |
Timing cover was leaking oil |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9700 mi | Manual transmission. Hesitation, surging, poor throttle control. Dealer says there's nothing they can do since there's no code and that I just need to get used to the electronic throttle. I will be getting a different car. |
| 14000 mi | Dealer could not fix issues with hesitation and surging, so got rid of the car. |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | Misfire related to GDI fuel system, replaced injectors and DI fuel rail. Removed head and cleaned carbon deposits off of valve stems because of build up from GDI poor design. |
| 30000 mi | Misfires. Fixed by running carbon cleaner through the motor. |
| 32000 mi | Misfire |
| 31000 mi A $1 |
10th visit since oct 2016 for engine malfunction light appearing. replaced sensors, replaced engine management system, removed and cleaned fuel injectors. latest repair is to replace catalytic converter. part n/a waiting for part to be shipped in. |
| 59000 mi | Engine was making a loud clicking sound. They found metal shavings in the oil. Kia replaced the engine at no cost to me. |
| 6000 mi | Winter temps got to zero or minus, engine temp randomly drops to half or less of usual gauge reading, drops interior heater temp by 15 to 20 degrees.Dealer changed thermostat, but problem continues. Never happens in warmer weather. |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 167000 mi US $250 |
Excessive oil consumption. Determined rings worn. No further work at this time. May replace engine. |
| 182000 mi US $150 |
Increased Oil consumption leading to power loss and Catalytic Converter faults. Engine lost power and quit on highway. Performed throttle body and intake cleaning, plug replacement, PCV replacement, engine oil treatment and gas treatment. Oil consumption still very high. |
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