Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 52 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When vehicle stopped at red light, foot on break. The whole car shut down and locked up and I was unable to move. I had to turn the car off and back on and jerk the wheel to get it to respond again. This happened twice in one drive. Read details...
1. Stationary - a piece of the driver's side suspension spring broke off. My husband went to check what weird noise the car was making when he turned the wheel fully as we were trying to exit our paralleled parking spot in front of our home. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving and turning, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal sound coming from near the wheels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver's side wheel bearing, and axle had failed. Read details...
Replaced both ball joints. Heat shield is vibrating while accelerating. Also have oil pan leak, causing a puddle in the driveway. Read details...
Took car to kia dealership because of a clunking noise in rear passenger side of car when car hit bumps in road. Technition was aware of problem on this type of car. They retorqued the rear control arm bolts. I do not know if they did or did not have a service bulletin on this problem. Read details...