Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 518 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (384 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1. Component or system malfunction engine (internal piston/piston ring system) is malfunctioning. The vehicle exhibits clanking noises (“marbles in a can”) and cuts off or stalls unexpectedly while driving. The car is available for inspection by a kia dealer or independent mechanic. 2. Read details...
The steering column makes a loud clunking noise when operating the vehicle. Even in park when you turn the wheel you here the noise. When driving there is a definite shaking noise andthe wheel feels very loose which makes steering hard to control. Read details...
This involves the mdps steering wheel coupler. Spoke with kia care center 12/20/23 amy said notice was sent to owners in 2019 I never recieved any notice about extended warranty. I have a very lound clunking noise in my steering wheel and afraid to drive vehicle I have owed this vehicle since 2016. Read details...
The steering column would pop and make noises while driving . The steering was very loose and every time you hit a bump the steering wheel will wobble extremely bad almost uncontrollably. The steering coupler was bad . Could not go over 55 mph cause it would cause the steering wheel to wobble bad . Read details...
The power steering fails while driving. Steering suddenly and without notice becomes very difficult when the power steering stops working. Steering failure must be a serious safty issue. Read details...