Kia Soul Repair and Maintenance
A guide to problems, costs, maintenance and repair for your Kia Soul
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Kia Soul Problems
Manual transmission difficult to shift into 1st gearThe manual transmission may be difficult to shift into 1st gear. Our technicians tell us that a revised shifter lower skirt is available to correct this concern.
Kia Soul Questions
How much to replace the Clutch? (1 answer)If they are changing the transmission will it be less expensive?
The drivers side guide assembly is about an inch behind the passenger side when fully closed. The passenger side closes full and then lifts slighty like it is supposed to. The drivers side won't go that far forward.
Kia Soul Recalls
Steering Gear FailureThe steering linkage may separate from the steering gear due to a loss of adhesive. Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the pinon plug that secures the pinion gear free of charge to resolve the concern.
The accelerator pedal may bend and fracture, making it difficult to accelerate the vehicle. Dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper free of charge to resolve the problem.
In the event of a crash where the side curtain airbags are deployed a headliner plate can detach, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will correct this concern by adding industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates.