8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,143 miles

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problem #2

Nov 012009

Soul

  • 800 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Soul. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph. The transmission began to slip without prior warning. The failure continued during the travel for approximately 800 miles. In addition, whenever dispensing fuel into the fuel tank; the fuel continuously sprays out. Also, there was failure with the brake system. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to locate the failures. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 800. The current mileage was approximately 7,000.

- Somerset, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 052009

Soul

  • 9,486 miles
On August 5, 2009 my wife was driving the 2010 Kia Soul when it broke down. The engine got stuck in second and it took for ever to get to third despite pushing down on the gas pedal. Once it did it would jerk her around. It was taken into the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. On September 28, 2009 the same issues came back. Additionally the vehicle will not go in reverse. Also when driving the vehicle, it down shift on its own while jerking you forward. It then releases lunging the vehicle forward. The vehicle was taken in to the nearest Kia dealer. They said the car's transmission went out and is not covered by the warranty.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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