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2017 Kia Soul Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
12%of 272 total for the year
Median mileage
13,250miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Kia Soul, 12% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Just purchased fist keyless entry vehicle. Dealer told me if the car is running and I walk away with keys in my pocket that the engine would shut off. At work next day got out of car with hands full, went into building and exprected car to shut down three hours later co-worker tells me car is running out in parking lot. Went out to investigate without my key, got into running vehicle and drove away with no key. …”

NHTSA complaint #11011914, filed 2017-08, 300 miles

“The blind spot detection fails to see most buses, rvs, and large trucks with trailers. It seems that about 90% of these vehicle types it does not see. Cars are not a problem. We noticed that his was the case nearly every time we passed a semi or bus. I could be going 40 to 75 MPH. Speed did not seem to mater. I reported this to the dealer and they said yes it does this on this model. Why pay for blind spot detection when it cannot see a truck?”

NHTSA complaint #11091589, filed 2018-05, 6,000 miles

“The engine started making a ticking noise. Which got louder and faster as I drove. I went 20 minutes down the rode and the car stopped and started rolling forward with no power as if I was in neutral. I tried to jump the car and did not succeed, the oil was bone dry. I added oil and the same noise arose and the car stopped again. Lastly. I could not get my car to go 2-4 min without it turning off. I will be able to provide a video of this happening, I do could not load the file choosen”

NHTSA complaint #11319605, filed 2020-03, 73,000 miles

“While car was in motion backing in my driveway, I was able to pull drivers handle while lock engaged and door opened while vehicle was still moving. Although I planned on opening the door as car came to a rest I was surprised how easy it was to open while car is moving, and door had done so prematurely then I expected. Concerned I tested while driving forward like 20 MPH & door opens when grabbing on handle. My concern is while the vehicle is in motion one should be required to manually unlock any door before it opens. …”

NHTSA complaint #11181605, filed 2019-02, 20,000 miles

“May 2021 catalytic converter failed on vehicle. It was on back order and could not be replaced until July 2021 at 106,612 miles. At that time, I had dealership and national check for any recalls or recommended repairs. There were none. November 18, 2021, while siting at a stop light, engine suddenly began to knock loudly, I pulled over immediately and had it towed to dealership, at 118,729. Engine failure due to rod bearing failure. Engine had to be replaced. National claims there was a recall repair that was not performed before November 2021. As of oil change in October 2021, there was none. …”

NHTSA complaint #11489485, filed 2022-10, 118,729 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025325%
2024929%
20231324%
20221516%
20212711%
20205414%
20191914%
20183014%
20173212%
201612716%
201510812%
20148610%
2013639%
2012408%
20112211%
20101310%

Other parts of the 2017 Kia Soul

Engine
191 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Soul

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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