Wiper problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul

Five problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2010 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2010 Soul.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2023

I bought car being financed in sac,CA. August 8, 2023. Took back referred to mechanic round corner. Brake rotor issues fixed front this was August 14 noise still exist took back turned back rotors scraping noise pulling to left took to other automotive repairs ,inspections shocks original 2010 208,000 miles , brakes rotors scratches need replacing , pads, sway bar crack or been welded, sway bar link needs replacing crack control arms bushings cracked,windshield wipers needed replacing, check engine light I replaced coils and spark plugs, valve cover gasket leak ,front tires worn . Brakes sway bar axle issues could have have tragic accidents rollover cause injury to self passengers pedestrians and other vehicles. Even though car sold as is there's safety issues that should had been addressed before sold to anyone . I been to midas, les schwab, aaa inspection jiffy lube, orange grove automotive, sales person said I need to take to another mechanic they use in elk grove sine the mechanic they been using not fixing properly or in denial what's wrong, he said they aren't mechanics it's illegal that I brought car back to lot . I left it there feel unsafe after finding out what all wrong when mechanic said stop noise and salesmen said help me if I take to their people . I don't want car cause what else been overlooked it's about moneys I've spent rentals wage losses safety first neglected . I feel they need to make deal right another car comparable in performance safety what this car suppose to be or give me $1500 back quash deal cause I don't like disrespect they have given me to be professional defrauding me not concerned my safety just$$$. Then say I illegally left car in lot but not that they illegally sold me an unsafe vehicle. I got full coverage insurance before taking car.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2019

Head lights, a/c, power windows, sun roof, wipers and horn all stopped working at once. It was on a hot day. Then all just started working after car had cooled down. Same thing happened once before, sometime in late June or early July 2017. I took the car to the dealer afterward but they couldn't help.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2015

Car was parked under carport. I came back to car rear window had exploded no indication of foul play. Replaced 8/24/15. Then again car parked under carport exploded again 2nd time 10/09/15. When it explodes looks like someone crawled in hatchback and pushed glass outward, glass company safelite can not figure out what is causing this.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2010

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia sole. The contact stated that while operating the air conditioning the front driver and passenger side windows would become fogged. Also while using the vent to direct air to the floor, condensation would occur on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the vehicle was operating as normal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 2000. Jft.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2010

Windshield cracked at base of window covered by the wiper not where a rock could access it. The crack has since spread across the entire surface of the window. This happened in March of 2010 after having the car for 4 months. I am unwilling to fix due to the other complaints. This should be recalled and replaced with american glass that is not so soft.


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