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Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 684 repairs.
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Kia Soul other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (90%)

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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.

2021 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

1000 mi Manual keylock on driver's door would not work. They adjusted the linkage. 

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2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

33000 mi

US $21
Strut was no longer holding up hatch door. Replaced both. 
38900 mi

US $80
Replaced hood and tailgate lift struts. 

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2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12000 mi Driver door lock sticks. 

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2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

6000 mi Front passenger door didnt close easily 

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2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

32000 mi Windshield cracked pulling out of my driveway. 

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2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

21300 mi Check engine light. Tech checked codes, confirmed a one-time misfire on one coil. Swapped coils between two cylinders to see if the problem recurred, and to tell if it was related to that coil pack, or the original cylinder with the error. 
89280 mi

C $365
Fuel filler door failed to open at gas station. Finally popped open but no repeat. This happened twice before but months ago. Visit to dealer, lube was no help. Replacement needed at $365 tax in. All labour, only $61 in parts. Now 142000 km. 
54700 mi Windshield washer stopped spraying (front and back). 
62000 mi Tire rotation. 
128000 mi Backup camera is failing. Replacement deferred due to cost. 

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2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

19000 mi Pin connector in flip key broke, metal key fell off key fob. 

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2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

33000 mi Stuck Driver's window 

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2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $300
Hatch door no longer stays open 

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2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

62000 mi

US $50
Driver's side door handle wouldn't always open the door when pulled even when unlocked. 
99000 mi

US $30
Gas struts for the rear hatch were worn. Old struts were removed and replaced with aftermarket parts. 
18000 mi One tire had a bubble in the sidewall. Replaced all 4. 
12000 mi Rear seat fold down release not latching when returned to upright position 
18000 mi Rear seat would NOT latch when returned to upright position. Service advisor claimed it just needed lube. Claimed factory lube does not last and mechanic used some better stuff that should last longer. 
24000 mi Car would not start, also had TCS warning lamp on, had to be towed to dealer. Replaced safety interlock. 

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2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

28000 mi Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor broken, and needed replaced. It was completly rusted.  

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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. 
13000 mi Passenger side door wouldn't open from the outside; cable was found to be disconnected. 
3000 mi Gas cap "click" broke. Cap continued to work otherwise 
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. 
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. 
2480 mi Rattle and vibration felt in the stick only in 3rd gear 
30660 mi

C $250
rear glass broke for no apparent reason 
13000 mi Rear wiper grinding; greased and reinstalled per TSB 

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2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

11000 mi The seat is not comfortable anymore. Left side of seat does not support. Dealer said they did not detect the problem 
15000 mi Grinding sound from rear windshield wiper. They had to lubricate a rubber piece in the gear mechanism. 
12700 mi Rear window wiper making grinding noise when being turned on. Grommet in wiper mechanism lubed and problem resolved. 
13000 mi Noise in rear windshield wiper. Kia TSB. Dealer attempted to lubricate. Did NOT fix it, but they will try again during another visit. 
13000 mi Rear windshield wiper made grinding noise - previous lubrication didn't resolve for long - dealer performed TSB service, all seems OK 
29000 mi Driver's seatbelt retractor sometimes does not retract. Random failure. 
1860 mi All 4 wheel bearings replaced under warranty. 
102000 mi

US $30
After ten years the hatch support struts no longer held up the hatch. Bought two new struts online and replaced the struts. 
45213 mi RH door latch broke 
30200 mi

US $590
Replaced damaged RF wheel and tire. Tire rotation. Alignment and replaced furl filler cap (TB) 
84200 mi

US $28
Drivers Window Track has been diagnosed prior by another dealer as being worn/need replaced. 
4340 mi Rear wiper spray nozzle mounting loose. Clip was installed incorrectly during manufacturing. Mechanic reinstalled the clip properly. 
33300 mi Washer fluid pump blew seal, leaked all washer fluid as soon as it was poured into the tank. 
15240 mi Rear Windshield Wiper squealed periodically when it was used. Greased it and the squealing stopped. 
55800 mi Right rear door latch sticking and was replaced. 
5000 mi TSB on rear window wiper, for noise 

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