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2015 Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (0%)

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2015 Kia Soul electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

39000 mi Heater fan working only on high. Replaced resistor at fan control. 
8000 mi

US $160
replaced OE dead battery; lasted only 2 years; 8k miles! 
12000 mi Replacement battery from 2017 lasted less than 1 year!! 
39000 mi 4 Kias so far around 400k miles combined and this is the 1st one that needed anything ! Lift gate latch (electric) failed . Replaced under warranty with a total wash job . 
16740 mi Battery wasn't holding charge properly. Had it replaced at 50% cost to us. 
17000 mi Battery failed suddenly - opened circuit internally. 
28000 mi

US $140
Battery tested weak when the car was brought into the shop for oil change and general maintenance. I had noticed the lights seemed a bit dimmer than usual with the engine not running. 
Replaced faulty navigation/radio system. 
3000 mi Radio amp bad 

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2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

1000 mi Updated computer software for airbags under TSB 
11000 mi Low tire pressure light was stuck on.  

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2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

27100 mi GPS head unit malfunctioning. 

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2015 Kia Soul Electrical Problems

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