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2010 Kia Soul Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Kia Soul has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Kia Soul

Electrical
20
Airbags
17
Structure
14
Other
13
Steering
12
Visibility
11
Engine
8
Powertrain
8
Speed Control
7
Tires
6
Brakes
5
Suspension
4
Lights
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 12, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT IS IN PARK, AND CANNOT BE STARTED DUE TO SAFETY FEATURE OF NOT BEING ABLE ...
Apr 20, 2019POWER TRAINPROBLEM STARTED AFTER HAVING CLUTCH REPLACED IN APRIL 2019. WHEN IN 2ND GEAR, CAR HESITATES AND BEHA...
Oct 30, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS AND OTHER MODELS OF KIA/HYUNDAI HAVE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH AUTO TRANS A4CF1/2 ELECTRICA HARN...
Jun 12, 2013POWER TRAINMANUAL CLUTCH DEFECTIVE AT ONLY 13,300 MILES. CHECKED ONLINE, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ...
Feb 17, 2012POWER TRAINSOLID REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR
Jan 22, 2012POWER TRAINMY WIFE AND I JUST PURCHASED A USED 2010 KIA SOUL ON 01/21/2012. SHE WAS DRIVING IT TO THE CAR WAS A...
Jan 16, 2012POWER TRAINWHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH OUT TO START MOVING THE VEHICLE MAKES...
Aug 5, 2009POWER TRAINON AUGUST 5, 2009 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 2010 KIA SOUL WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. THE ENGINE GOT STUCK IN ...

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