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Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 685 repairs.
Kia Soul suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 63 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
| 11300 mi | rear strut replaced |
2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 ! |
2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 40920 mi | Some noise going over some speed bumps |
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Recall to inspect steering column. No problems found. |
| 97340 mi C $200 |
and worn tie-rod. |
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Steering wheel was not centered, and front tires were cupping. The dealer fixed the tow issue, but the steering wheel still was not centered. I wound up making the adjustments myself at the tie rod ends. |
| 32500 mi | Recall to install set screw to prevent loss of steering |
| 6000 mi | Rear suspension making noise |
| 29000 mi | Steering recall |
| 22940 mi | Manufacturer recall for Pinion plug in steering mechanism. |
| 8000 mi | On right turns a low grinding sound it stopped making the noise. may have just been something that needed to be worked out |
| 24000 mi | Factory recall |
| 60000 mi US $480 |
Upper left ball joint replaced -- oops this was done at repair shop other than dealer |
| 39000 mi | Factory recall |
| 51000 mi US $470 |
Ball joint replacement |
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Crunching/grinding noise emanating from suspension areas. |
| 24000 mi | Rattles coming from steering column. Two inch circular plastic piece fell into driver footwell while driving. Origin unknown. |
| 25400 mi | Grinding and crunching noises emanating from front and rear undercarriage. Dealer retorqued loose suspension nuts and bolts. Repair was not successful as noise is still present. |
| 33000 mi | Axle hub nuts were replaced under recall. |
| 11000 mi | steering bolts replaced under guarantee |
| 45000 mi | Another recall for suspension issue. Also dealing with squeaking during cold temperatures whenever going over any bumps. |
| 16000 mi | replace and torque steering bolts |
| 33586 mi US $108 |
One shock was leaking fluid. Replaced both. |
| 137000 mi US $324 |
Noise from the front end. Both sway bars links replaced, problem resolved. |
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Vehicle would pull hard left or hard right |
| 20240 mi | Clicking, metallic noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both left and right rear shock absorbers. Noise gone. |
| 133000 mi US $250 |
Steering was clunking when turned. It needed a tiny $10 part, the rest was labor. |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Both front struts replaced due to bent strut. |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 129580 mi C $100 |
Front tie rod ends replaced due to vibration when driving |
| 168000 mi US $1100 |
I purchased Kia struts and shocks on line approx $550. Indi shop installed for $559. This was before quick struts were available,e aftermarket. |
| 39700 mi | Rack-and-pinion/steering gearbox replaced; coupler inside MDPS (motor-driven power steering system) found to be disintegrating and was replaced |
| 58000 mi US $360 |
Passenger side front axle replaced due to tear in seal, pre-emptive (could have waited a while). I do not consider this a car-specific issue, because Phoenix (low desert) summer heat over time affects rubber and other non-metal elements in all cars.. |
| 96100 mi C $600 |
Wobbling noise from front when going over small bumps. Recommended repair was to the replace the sway bar links. |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Bad bushing in sway bar link, replaced sway bar link. |
| 68820 mi C $1050 |
struts front both sides |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $150 |
Steering wheel was "clunking" when turning; dealer replaced star gear (called it the "clunk star" repair). |
| 138000 mi US $180 |
Car was in for recall on the HECU system which caused engine light to come on. Mechanic found a number of issues, need for new wheel bearings and brakes as well as exhaust system and various pollution control items. Also said subframe badly rusted, he advised probably not worth fixing, will now seek new car |
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi | Left lower ball joint....something near the tire. Needs to be replaced before I can get tires. Causing tires to wear earlier/alignment issues. |
| 9000 mi | loose power steering line connection, small leak... |
| 47740 mi | I have a rattle that is probably a sway bar bushing gone bad, have not taken it to dealer yet due to logistics, I have every expectation it will be under warranty |
| 61800 mi US $245 |
Needed wheel hub/bearing replacement of driver's side front wheel. |
| 90000 mi US $900 |
Replaced Front shocks and struts |
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Front struts and lower control arms. |
| 89900 mi | front right ball joint replaced one front shock had no oil, replaced both front shocks |
| 114700 mi C $300 |
front left ball joint replaced |
2010 Kia Soul
Engine not specified
| 32240 mi | rattle on front drivetrain while driving |
2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 38740 mi | noise left front wheel. replaced 2 bearings, 2 seals |
| 42160 mi | link front left |
| 46600 mi | replace right tie-rod |
| 78120 mi C $282 |
Sway bar links where making a clunking noise. The tech found the problem while doing an alignment. |
| 90920 mi C $210 |
Took it in for an oil and filter change and the tech discovered a faulty ball joint. New joint was installed. |
| 106640 mi C $500 |
Left rear wheel bearing was failing. |
2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54300 mi US $600 |
Alignment was very, very wrong. 1st gen Souls shipped with loose alignment and the tech specs were too loose. These were corrected in 2014. Mine came due, required major overhaul to correct to current spec. |
| 36700 mi | right front shock absorber failed |
| 4000 mi | reported passenger front suspension noise or thump. |
| Had a front passenger side suspension loose thud sound. Dealer test drove and ordered new strut upper mount. Dealer installed new right side front strut mount. |
| 55000 mi | Bad left front wheel bearing |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left side front wheel bearing. |
| 132120 mi C $300 |
Replaced rear bearing |
| 135160 mi C $1000 |
Bearings and struts |
| 138880 mi C $142 |
Stabalizer link |
| 140160 mi C $200 |
Replace Ball joint front passanger side |
| 235600 mi | Stabilizer link and oil change |
| 60000 mi US $230 |
Lower control arm bushing is broken. Cannot replace just the bushing, so a new LCA was installed. |
| 65000 mi US $79 |
Other Lower Control Arm failed and was replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $175 |
Front suspension was noisy and felt a little loose. The control arm and stabilizer bar control link were replaced |
| 147844 mi US $400 |
Replaced struts and shocks |
| 91760 mi C $500 |
The car squeaked when I drove it, especially when turning at any speed. [Replaced wheel bearing.] |
| 101000 mi US $515 |
Tie rod ends replaced and they suggested we replace all shocks and struts as well, even though none are leaking. Our roads are terrible here, so no surprise after 100k miles. |
| 83390 mi C $800 |
Replaced the front linkage for the first time, rebalanced wheels. |
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