Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).
Head-gaskets and/or thermostats failing under normal driving conditions and low miles. I am on 2nd head-gasket and 4th thermostat and only at 109000 mi. Twice this has happened while driving on freeway and twice while around town. Fluid levels were good and other maintenance done regularly. Read details...
Violent shutter vibration, felt like blown passenger side tire after 30 miles(drove off lot) pulled over to inspect tires everything looked ok and drove off with no shutter or vibration vehicle has done it 4 times now at 1,000 miles, has done it at 40 mph-70 mph, at higher speeds vehicle is Read details...
I purchased kia Soul plus with automatic transmission 2 months ago from original owner with 53,000 miles. Vehicle "lagged" momentarily while transmission upshifted. I assumed characteristic of car. Approx. Read details...