2010 Kia Soul Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,761miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Kia Soul, 3% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,761 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Stationary - a piece of the driver's side suspension spring broke off. My husband went to check what weird noise the car was making when he turned the wheel fully as we were trying to exit our paralleled parking spot in front of our home. When he opened the hood, he looked around and asked me to turn the wheel from so he could hear exactly where the sound was coming from. When he heard it was above the right wheel area, he looked deep, reached in and ended up finding a portion of the spring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407751, filed 2021-04, 89,000 miles“I recently came out to get into my husbands Kia to find a flat tire. While this is not an unusual event it was expensive. I purchased four new tires, and had them mounted. The mechanic mentioned the unusual wear pattern on the back tires which I had noticed as well. The tires were wearing in the center and to the inside edge of the tires. He suggested that I take the SOUL to the dealership since they would be able to align the vehicle according to the manufacturers specs. I made an appointment for the following morning at the Kia dealership to do so. I heard the mechanic say to the dept. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560567, filed 2014-01, 87,761 miles“I am an owner of a 2010 Kia SOUL, purchased in july 2009. Immediately noticed with the slightest moisture on road, car could barely handle at low speeds and the traction light and low air pressure light consistently came on and off. Was told it was not a problem by dealer and would wear off. My car was involved in a low speed accident which side swept the right side of the car at a speed of appx 10 MPH and drove the left front wheel into curb. Car had passenger side body damage and some heavy scuffing to three wheels which body shop repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410115, filed 2011-06, 500 miles“I bought car being financed in sac,ca. August 8, 2023. Took back referred to mechanic round corner. Brake rotor issues fixed front this was August 14 noise still exist took back turned back rotors scraping noise pulling to left took to other automotive repairs ,inspections shocks original 2010 208,000 miles , brakes rotors scratches need replacing , pads, sway bar crack or been welded, sway bar link needs replacing crack control arms bushings cracked,windshield wipers needed replacing, check engine light I replaced coils and spark plugs, valve cover gasket leak ,front tires worn . …”
NHTSA complaint #11555882, filed 2023-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Soul
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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