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2012 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$13,900–$15,700 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Soul Kia
(139 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Very good choise for me and value of money car.

Very good choise for me and value of money car. Huge cargo space. Powerful engine and fuel economy. Fun to drive and good handling. Very good economy suv.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and spiffy!!!

Bought this standard no frills car with 47k. I am now at 97600 and besides new tiees and an ignition coil it's been a solid ride and just doing oil change. I am an aggressive driver at times and honestly, I feel like a have a pretty spiffy toy. Nothing fancy but very reliable. Oh yes, it has the best stereo system than many other cars. I do enjoy this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My Kia Soul

I love my 2012 Kia Soul! I bought this car in October 2014 and I have put about 23 thousand miles on it since then. I live in Maine so keep fluid film underneath every 2 years. So far I have only had to charge the AC, replace the tires and have the front brakes done. On the highway or country roads, I usually get about 35MPG and less in city traffic. It is very comfortable for long distance driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia soul is a xxx. NEVER BUY ONE. U will be sorry.

Had it 2 months & it has not run since. That was 16 months ago. In the meantime it has been to 2 dealers , has cost me $1500+ and still is in limp mode. What a xxx !!! NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE. PERIOD.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Replace catalytic convert system styling approprit

Always I have issues of Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Catalytic convert and styling which is not easy to make any turn

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Cute hamster that's all

I have so many things that go wrong and my year is a 2012 kia soul but it is not a recall but other 2012 kia soul are now my radio stop working and the fuse is are ok

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car I love it!

I bought this car in 2014 it had 12,000 Miles on it. Stock tires are garbage, had to get new ones within a year. I've changed break pads and currently at 93,000 miles need my CV joint fixed. Otherwise never had any mechanical issues. I lost sound to my uv stereo system in 2017 and it was too expensive to fix at the time. I noticed other people have had the same issues. It was diagnosed by dealership as the amplifier, but now 4 years later that I'm trying to fix it it turns out it's the stereo. The silver paint is chipping in many areas which isn't appealing to the eye. Otherwise I do love my car as it is great with gas mileage and very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great little car dismal city gas mileage

I got the car with 63k miles on it. Great gas mileage at highway speeds terrible in the city. It’s a small car but feels bigger. Sits higher off the ground than similar small cars. I have the base model and so far so good. I do like it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve owned

Plenty of room, Bluetooth, Sirius xm radio, usb and aux port, drives smoothly and easy to drive. Has a eco button also and plenty of room in the back also with good trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's the most reliable and best car I've owned.

I love my little Kia. She go's where the "big cars" have gone before. She's strong and she meets my daily and long trip needs. So happy with my decision.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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