2012 Kia Soul Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Kia Souls for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Kia Soul problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 Kia Soul problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 Kia Soul problems and repair histories that follow it.
Kia Soul Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Kia Soul | 56 Souls, 7.9 months of data per Soul, average 8800 miles5 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Battery would not charge, car could not be jumped after being idle for two months. |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | Car would hesitate when you give it gas at a light, or turning also engine light came on. 1st time I took it in they couldn't find anything wrong. 2nd time the found a odd code in computer. It's still hesitates but not as bad |
| Kia Soul in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Right front door speaker blew one week after I purchased the car. Hasn't been listening to it higher than an 8 in volume. Took to the dealer to check and they had to replace the speaker. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Popping sound when playing i-Pod through UVO ICE system. Dealer updated software. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | The check engine light led the dealer to replace one of four ignition coils under warranty. For a few weeks, there was and odd noise for a few seconds at start up. This went away slowly after repair. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 14880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Manual transmission. Hesitation, surging, poor throttle control. Dealer says there's nothing they can do since there's no code and that I just need to get used to the electronic throttle. I will be getting a different car. |
| Dec | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Dealer could not fix issues with hesitation and surging, so got rid of the car. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Soul in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Hill-start Assist Control is not functioning, took to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer awaiting repair instructions from mfr. Hill-start assist not working, further diagnosis found steering angle sensor needed to be reset back to zero. System now works great! | |
| Jul | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Replaced yaw sensor under warranty. Sensor was having random communication failures that became apparent when hill-start system stopped working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | 0 | Misfire related to GDI fuel system, replaced injectors and DI fuel rail. Removed head and cleaned carbon deposits off of valve stems because of build up from GDI poor design. |
| Kia Soul in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Winter temps got to zero or minus, engine temp randomly drops to half or less of usual gauge reading, drops interior heater temp by 15 to 20 degrees.Dealer changed thermostat, but problem continues. Never happens in warmer weather. |
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | They had to replace the glove box. It rattled and would not close tightly. Replace glove box |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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