Suspension Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Soul


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

The Suspension problem

Driving down the highway at a speed of 65mph and my car just began to idle and slowed down to reducing speed quickly. I could not give it enough acceleration to pick up speed. I pulled over to shut my engine car off. Turned car back on and my rpms to shift to 2nd gear were low.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Bought wife brand new 2012 kia Soul in 2012. Got standard transmission. At around 20k I noticed a squeal coming from the vehicle when the clutch was completely disengaged, by that I mean vehicle running foot completely off clutch. I presumed it was a throw out bearing.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Received a letter from kia stating to have my steering checked out . I am hearing a popping noise when I turn left in the steering. It pulls to the right when driving the kia dealership is saying there's nothing wrong.   Read details...


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