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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%)

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2010 Kia Soul suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Kia Soul

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32240 mi rattle on front drivetrain while driving 

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2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

78120 mi

C $282
Sway bar links where making a clunking noise. The tech found the problem while doing an alignment. 
81240 mi

C $210
Took it in for an oil and filter change and the tech discovered a faulty ball joint. New joint was installed. 
106640 mi

C $500
Left rear wheel bearing was failing. 
38740 mi noise left front wheel. replaced 2 bearings, 2 seals 
42160 mi link front left 
46600 mi replace right tie-rod 

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2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83390 mi

C $800
Replaced the front linkage for the first time, rebalanced wheels. 
147844 mi

US $400
Replaced struts and shocks 
91760 mi

C $500
The car squeaked when I drove it, especially when turning at any speed. [Replaced wheel bearing.] 
101000 mi

US $515
Tie rod ends replaced and they suggested we replace all shocks and struts as well, even though none are leaking. Our roads are terrible here, so no surprise after 100k miles. 
60000 mi

US $230
Lower control arm bushing is broken. Cannot replace just the bushing, so a new LCA was installed. 
65000 mi

US $79
Other Lower Control Arm failed and was replaced. 
103000 mi

US $175
Front suspension was noisy and felt a little loose. The control arm and stabilizer bar control link were replaced 
4000 mi reported passenger front suspension noise or thump. 
Had a front passenger side suspension loose thud sound. Dealer test drove and ordered new strut upper mount. Dealer installed new right side front strut mount. 
36700 mi right front shock absorber failed 
54300 mi

US $600
Alignment was very, very wrong. 1st gen Souls shipped with loose alignment and the tech specs were too loose. These were corrected in 2014. Mine came due, required major overhaul to correct to current spec. 
132120 mi

C $300
Replaced rear bearing 
135160 mi

C $1000
Bearings and struts 
138880 mi

C $142
Stabalizer link 
140160 mi

C $200
Replace Ball joint front passanger side 
235600 mi Stabilizer link and oil change 
55000 mi Bad left front wheel bearing 
120000 mi

US $300
Replaced left side front wheel bearing. 

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2010 Kia Soul Suspension Problems

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