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2013 Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (4%)

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2013 Kia Soul electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14880 mi Back up camera replaced 
39000 mi

US $160
replaced the battery 
72000 mi

US $30
Passenger side headlight went out. Had to change. 
30000 mi

US $1000
AC compressor was leaking oil and had to be replaced. 
6000 mi upgraded bluetooth system 
8600 mi since upgrade of blue tooth software dialing system does not work properly (though it did previously) 
55000 mi Intermittent failure in back-up camera. Dealer replaced camera under warranty. 
6600 mi had to replace the ECO on/off switch on the dash 
6000 mi Phone charger outlet stopped working. Dealer fixed at no charge. 
86000 mi Head unit screen failure and backup camera was foggy. Dealer replaced both on warranty. 
11000 mi

US $130
starter wire got pinched behind the air intake and after a while the rubber coating rubbed off, causing it to short out. 
15000 mi Passenger side seat heater switch stuck in ON position 
37500 mi

US $685
I could not get my car out of park. ESC, EPS and check engine light came one. Needed to have car towed to dealer. They replaced brake switch, but would not cover it under warranty. Also had a low fuel level code, at same time. wire fix. 
18000 mi backup camera replaced 

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2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

50000 mi Key and car lost connection. We couldn't lock/unlock door nor turn on/off the car using the keyless remote entry. 

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2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

39000 mi Brake switch causing cruise control to have problem. 

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2013 Kia Soul Electrical Problems

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