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2016 Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

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2016 Kia Soul electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (71%)

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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.

2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

78000 mi

US $3344
Total failure of AC System, started at compressor clutch. Flywheel seized shortly after compressor seized due to faulty high pressure side sensor. Hole in condenser (blow out) caused by over pressure by seized compressor. Replaced Compressor, Condenser, Pressure Sensor, Harnesses 
34100 mi Backup camera lense got foggy, wet and dirty on the inside. 
89280 mi

C $100
Backup camera not working - replaced with Rydeen camera 

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2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

21000 mi Loose connection resulting in intermittent failures. The vehicle wouldn't start (no power, not even to use power locks), or electronics would fail intermittently while driving (for example cruise control or radio would switch off on their own). 
54000 mi

US $25
Faulty brake pedal switch. 
58000 mi

US $50
Replaced faulty brake pedal switch 

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2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

23000 mi Heater blowing cold air. Replaced temperature sensor. Problem still happens. 

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2016 Kia Soul 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

93000 mi

US $110
I had a bad cell in the battery and replaced the battery 

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2016 Kia Soul Electrical Problems

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