Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Kia Soul or Kia Optima reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Kia Soul and the Kia Optima truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Kia Soul and Kia Optima reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Kia Soul and the Kia Optima were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia Soul and the Kia Optima have been recently.
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Kia Soul Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Kia Soul
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| Reliability and Durability of the Kia Soul: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The reviews I have read and the actual driving experience. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
5Star crash, 4Star rollover and a 10year 100k warrenty. Hyundai did wonders for KIA when they merged. The fit and finish have really come around in the past few years and greatly in the 2010 linups for both companies. Very responsive to customer needs. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Kia Optima Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Kia Optima.
