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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.
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2012 Kia Soul other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 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

128000 mi Backup camera is failing. Replacement deferred due to cost. 
54700 mi Windshield washer stopped spraying (front and back). 
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. 
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. 
62000 mi Tire rotation. 

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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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2012 Kia Soul Other Problems

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