2017 Kia Soul drivetrain & axles problems
19 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2017 Kia Soul, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When placed in drive, and gas pedal is depressed the car jerks forward and back and will not accelerate. It shakes the whole car.. Does it if car is cold or hot but seems to happen more when car is not full hot. Unsafe when pulling into traffic.
Oil light came on, checked oil and it was low. Added oil. The next day the car loss complete power and stalled on the side of the road. Engine made a loud sound and stopped. Had the vehicle towed to our dealer and was told the lower part of the engine blowed at 82,509 miles. Regular maintenance was done at a dealership in our town. Extended warranty that was purchased had went out 1000 miles back and now we are told the regular power train warranty doesn't cover because we were the 2nd owner.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Kia Soul
- Engine 201 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints