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2018 Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (33%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2018 Kia Soul repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Soul in New York, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2021
Aug 2018

1000 mi
Key stopped working 
Sep 2018

2000 mi
Complained about rough idle, dealer said is normal 
Kia Soul in California, United States
Jun 2018 - Nov 2023
Jun 2022

11300 mi
rear strut replaced 
Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

16201 mi
Dash brake lamp lights, but handbrake is not engaged. Dealer visually checked other braking system components, all looks OK. I suspect it's a bad sensor (switch) in the handbrake. Dealer wants me to leave car for a day. 

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2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020

11325 mi
master brake cylinder had internal leak, pedal would sink to floor with steady pressure applied. Dealer replaced master cylinder under warranty. 
Jul 2021

19000 mi

US $120
Leaking rear shocks, replaced with Bilsteins #19268552 ordered from Rock auto. Work done at my shop was too much of a hassle to take to dealer. The easiest shocks to install ! 

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2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

21700 mi
Charger door getting stuck. Cleaned rails/tracks. 
May 2022

40920 mi
Some noise going over some speed bumps 
Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

24180 mi
The brake system was making noise. I believe it was a valve that meters the brake pedal action between regenerative braking and friction braking. It needed a special tool from Korea which caused the delay in the repair. 

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2018 Kia Soul Repair Histories

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