2018 Kia Soul Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Kia Soul, 2% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
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.
“Usually after a rainy night or when there is dew in the morning, with the vehicle in park and stationary at my home, the head lights will not turn on and the windshield/back glass wipers will not work. After turning the wipers on and off several times they may come on for a moment and then will not operate again. Dealer has been unable to duplicate issue twice so far. Has less than 6000 miles on it. It is now dark when I am leaving for work and this is a huge safety issue since I can not drive it with out head lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144286, filed 2018-10, 5,500 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia SOUL. While the contact's wife was driving 60 MPH with the heater activated, steam appeared from the heater vents and fogged up all the windows. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that something must have entered into the drain line. The manufacturer recommended that the contact visit the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11139248, filed 2018-10, 5,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 14 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2018 Kia Soul
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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