Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Kia Soul
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Kia Soul has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 135 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V822000 Headliner Plate Detachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V114000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V388000 WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Structure 21 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
Of the 135 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 135 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Kia Soul shows an average reliability rating, primarily due to frequent electrical and structural issues and occasional brake and steering problems. Despite a few recalls, the issues are manageable with regular maintenance, keeping the cost of ownership moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| brake switch | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| airbags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake inspection
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering dashboard lights
- soft or spongy brakes
- unusual steering noises
- airbag warning light
- frequent engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Kia Soul at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.