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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
16120 mi
Took 3 visits to get actuator switch fixed on door. Serviceman damaged door seals in effecting repair. Took 2 visits until they believed me and replaced door seal
Door still leaking despite being fixed twice.
15000 mi
The steering columm cover broke. Dealer ordered new parts and replaced for free under warranty.
6000 mi
Dealer keybox had damaged the driver's door seal. Dealer replaced the seal on this visit.
9000 mi
US $30
back rear window leaking at top when it rains or when i wash car.
3000 mi
Odd wrinkles on steering wheel center/horn button.
Part ordered.
9000 mi
replaced center steering wheel (air bag cover) wrinkles still there - told it is the way the air bag is folded behind trim.
32700 mi
Sunroof switch only works intermittently. Dealer found faulty component. Replacing component under warranty.
39000 mi
Sunroof switch replaced 3rd time. Still doesn't work as designed. New recall may address the problem. Next service Apr 2015.
41700 mi
Sunroof still not working. Kia not responding to dealer inquiry (they say). Next appt Oct 2015 to diagnose the problem. My opinion - the motor is not working.
52000 mi
Sunroof problem finally fixed! The sunroof motor was locking up preventing the roof from opening. Motor was replaced and sunroof finally works.
Faint dark circle in paint, under clear coat on front driver fender. Size of tennis ball only seen in certain light. Dark circle under clear coat. Repaired under warranty.
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