2014 KIA SOUL Suspension Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2014 KIA SOUL
2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KIA SOUL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, STEERING, AND WHEEL AREAS EMIT CLUNKING METAL NOISES WHEN TURNING AND GOING OVER EVEN SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS. DEALER HAS "RETORQUED" SOME COMPONENTS, BUT NOISES WORSENING. SOMETHING(S) IS (ARE) LOOSE (LOOSENING).
FRONT DRIVE AXLE NUT WAS LOOSE AND CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. NO WORK WAS EVER DONE ON THE VEHICLE IN THAT AREA SO THE NUT LOOSENED ON ITS OWN, NEARLY CAUSING THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE. TORQUE WAS CHECKED ON THE NUT AFTER DISCOVERY AND WAS FOUND TO BE WAY LESS THAT THE FACTORY SPEC. OF ~170 TO 198FT. LBS. NUT HAS NO "LOCKING" MECHANISM TO PREVENT BACK OUT!
Other 2014 KIA SOUL Problem Areas
Engine
535 complaints
Exterior Lighting
124 complaints
Electrical System
93 complaints
Unknown Or Other
80 complaints
Power Train
55 complaints
Steering
55 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
51 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
40 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
30 complaints
Service Brakes
28 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
10 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Back Over Preventiondisplay Function
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitykeysender
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsbulbs
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint