8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
8,650 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #2

Jan 172014

Soul Soul+ 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,750 miles

Had car in dealer for over 10 days for ESC malfunction in DEC 2013. On dry pavement there was loss of power and ESC light flashing. Got car back after New Year 2014 and they said they fixed the problem. Car now back at KIA dealer Jan 17 for same problem as of this writing. Also after first attempt at repair noticed that brakes were now a little spongy like the master cylinder needed bleeding. Brake pedal seemed to have more play

- Karl F., Hickory Hills, IL, US

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problem #1

Dec 202013

Soul Soul+ 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,500 miles

Driving on dry pavement transmission not shifting out of second, and sudden loss of power. ESC light flashing. Car barely drivable. Turned off ESC and car operated normal. Turned on again and problem persisted. Made appointment with dealer and they kept car till after New Year. They said they fixed problem. After only 10 days problem has occurred again . Car now back at dealer for repair for same problem .Car dangerous to drive with ESC on. You never know when it will malfunction.

- Karl F., Hickory Hills, IL, US

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