Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Soul
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Soul has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 272 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V031000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 191 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 18 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
Of the 272 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 272 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Soul has moderate reliability with a significant number of engine complaints. Airbag issues have prompted recalls, but other systems show fewer concerns. Regular maintenance and monitoring for engine problems are essential to prevent costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $3,000–$5,000 | very common |
| air bags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 changes
- brake pad replacement
- transmission fluid change
- coolant system flush
- tire rotation and balancing
- battery inspection
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking noises
- airbag warning light
- difficulty shifting gears
- unusual engine vibrations
- unexpected loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Soul at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.