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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.
2013 Kia Soul repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 37 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
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201514880 mi | Back up camera replaced | ||
| Mar 201617360 mi | Front driver and passenger door handles had always felt rough and eventually the paint peeled off revealing plastic underneath and a sharp ridge that cut my hand. Door handles replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201727900 mi | Paint had peeled off front door handles last year. Same problem with rear handles - both replaced. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 201624000 mi | Check Engine light indicated camshaft position problem or oil control valve timing problem. | ||
| Dec 201628000 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. | ||
| Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201664000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201893000 miUS $350 | Radiator fan finally died. Required new fan assembly. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201415000 mi | Rattle coming from dashboard. | ||
| Kia Soul in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jun 201525000 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. | ||
| May 201771000 miUS $101 | Replacement of brakes, pads and rotors | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201739000 miUS $160 | replaced the battery | ||
| Kia Soul in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201652000 mi | Sensor in my transmission was out | ||
| Jan 201872000 miUS $30 | Passenger side headlight went out. Had to change. | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2021133000 miUS $250 | Steering was clunking when turned. It needed a tiny $10 part, the rest was labor. | ||
| May 2022145000 miUS $200 | Coil pack went bad causing a misfire under acceleration, then all the time, a day or two after the first indication of trouble. | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 201930000 miUS $1000 | AC compressor was leaking oil and had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201849000 miUS $200 | Both front struts replaced due to bent strut. | ||
| Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Nov 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jan 201871000 miUS $500 | replace front pads and rotors | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201429000 mi | Vehicle would pull hard left or hard right | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 20134000 mi | During heavy rain water leaks through front, side drivers window and the roof. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201311000 miUS $130 | starter wire got pinched behind the air intake and after a while the rubber coating rubbed off, causing it to short out. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201545000 mi | Replace leaking on oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jan 201729800 miUS $685 | I could not get my car out of park. ESC, EPS and check engine light came one. Needed to have car towed to dealer. They replaced brake switch, but would not cover it under warranty. Also had a low fuel level code, at same time. wire fix. | ||
| Kia Soul in Alaska, United States Oct 2012 - May 2016 | |||
| May 20136100 mi | wheel nuts rusting on 2 wheels | ||
| Nov 201415000 mi | Passenger side seat heater switch stuck in ON position | ||
| Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jun 201635000 mi | Replaced coils and spark plugs | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 20136600 mi | had to replace the ECO on/off switch on the dash | ||
| Kia Soul in Idaho, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201313000 mi | After a long discussion with the dealer, he admitted that the paint quality of the Kia Soul is in his words "soft" and that they have had other complaints. Same for glass quality of front windshield. He took pictures of the problem areas. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Dealer replaced drivers side inside door handle as chrome was peeling off. | ||
| Sep 201676000 mi | Replace inside door handle (Drivers side.) 2nd replacement | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Phone charger outlet stopped working. Dealer fixed at no charge. | ||
| Mar 201786000 mi | Head unit screen failure and backup camera was foggy. Dealer replaced both on warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 20166300 mi | Clicking, metallic noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both left and right rear shock absorbers. Noise gone. | ||
| Feb 201621080 mi | Front left inner door handle finish chipped.rnReplaced part as per recall. | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Front passenger door didnt close easily upgraded bluetooth system | ||
| Feb 20138600 mi | since upgrade of blue tooth software dialing system does not work properly (though it did previously) Door still difficult to close | ||
| May 201755000 mi | Intermittent failure in back-up camera. Dealer replaced camera under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201518000 mi | backup camera replaced | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201312000 mi | Oil light coming on when stopped and clutch in. Replaced oil pump? | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201650000 mi | Key and car lost connection. We couldn't lock/unlock door nor turn on/off the car using the keyless remote entry. | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Louisiana, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201339000 mi | Brake switch causing cruise control to have problem. | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201432000 mi | Windshield cracked pulling out of my driveway. | ||
| Apr 201772000 miUS $340 | Front brakes were on yellow. Replaced. | ||
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