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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%)

Chart based on 45 repairs.
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2013 Kia Soul engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 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

24000 mi Check Engine light indicated camshaft position problem or oil control valve timing problem. 
28000 mi Check engine light came on again, recording the same code as previously addressed. Unable to identify specific issue, the replaced the entire engine, under warranty, no cost to owner. 
145000 mi

US $200
Coil pack went bad causing a misfire under acceleration, then all the time, a day or two after the first indication of trouble. 
64000 mi

US $107
Radiator fan started making noise, intermittent problem. Dealer can not replicate over 2 days thus stated no issue and returned car in same condition. 
93000 mi

US $350
Radiator fan finally died. Required new fan assembly. 
25000 mi Timing chain tensioner had to be replaced. After repair, driver noticed that the same problems were occurring and took the car back in to be looked at. We believe it is now resolved, hopefully. 
35000 mi Replaced coils and spark plugs 
45000 mi Replace leaking on oil pan gasket. 

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2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12000 mi Oil light coming on when stopped and clutch in. Replaced oil pump? 

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2013 Kia Soul Engine Problems

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