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2010 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
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Chart based on 269 repairs.
2010 Kia Soul suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
| 78120 mi C $282 |
Sway bar links where making a clunking noise. The tech found the problem while doing an alignment. |
| 81240 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. |
| 38740 mi | noise left front wheel. replaced 2 bearings, 2 seals |
| 42160 mi | link front left |
| 46600 mi | replace right tie-rod |
2010 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83390 mi C $800 |
Replaced the front linkage for the first time, rebalanced wheels. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 36700 mi | right front shock absorber failed |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 55000 mi | Bad left front wheel bearing |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left side front wheel bearing. |
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