2012 Kia Soul problems by component
514 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Kia Soul, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 209 | 41% | 119,790 mi |
| Steering → | 166 | 32% | 69,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 38 | 7% | 68,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 34 | 7% | 122,746 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 32 | 6% | 137,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 21 | 4% | — |
| Power Train → | 21 | 4% | 68,000 mi |
| Structure → | 18 | 4% | 67,848 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 3% | 49,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.