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2010 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 269 repairs.
2010 Kia Soul other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
| 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. |
| 3000 mi | Gas cap "click" broke. Cap continued to work otherwise |
| 13000 mi | Passenger side door wouldn't open from the outside; cable was found to be disconnected. |
| 2480 mi | Rattle and vibration felt in the stick only in 3rd gear |
| 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. |
| 13000 mi | Rear wiper grinding; greased and reinstalled per TSB |
| 30660 mi C $250 |
rear glass broke for no apparent reason |
2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45213 mi | RH door latch broke |
| 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. |
| 84200 mi US $28 |
Drivers Window Track has been diagnosed prior by another dealer as being worn/need replaced. |
| 1860 mi | All 4 wheel bearings replaced under warranty. |
| 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. |
| 30200 mi US $590 |
Replaced damaged RF wheel and tire. Tire rotation. Alignment and replaced furl filler cap (TB) |
| 5000 mi | TSB on rear window wiper, for noise |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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