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2017 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$16,100–$17,700 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Soul Kia
(463 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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I call my car, big red that I am concer

I love my Kia soul I have had to have an engine put in. I had to have a fuel pump put in the brake pads keep going out. I am concerned about the hazards about the airbag not deploy , major concerns or no the engine. I have a feeling it’s not gonna last, I need another car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Engine failure, highly consuming engine oil.

My family has owned 2 Kia souls, it’s a cute & fun car with bright colors. Both had a 2.0 engine that consumed gallons of oil (a gallon a month) Kia looked into it starting at 80 k miles, response was “that’s to bad” made it to 122k and got rid of it. This 2.0 engine has this issue everywhere, check out YouTube. Would not recommend anything with this engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't buy a used one with a key start lol

I have owned a Kia Soul Brownstone Edition for 6 years now. It hasn't given us any issues aside from a brake ABS failure in warranty. However, since Kia skimped out on immobilizers, I wouldn't get one without push button start, which is most of them, unfortunately. While they extended the warranty on the engine, they have plenty of fundamental issues with it, and also, my Kia after 4 years, has noises in front and back suspension sway bars, and the strut tower bearings make noise. While these don't need to be fixed, they make the car sound like crap. I just drove a 2019 Kona with the same amount of miles, and the suspension on that was just fine. Might be due to the larger wheels and smaller profile tires, I don't know. If Kia ever sells the EV soul in the US, I'd get that. So far, they've been good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Have had too many issues with this car

Purchase this car had to return to the dealer twice for recall After Cadillac converters went out 2 months later the motor Has a bad knock

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Problems

My engine light has come on twice first time it came on the take off was very slow they had to order a part now it has come on again don't know how much this is going to cost me. And I always keep my car check ups

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kia Soul, Go out and get you one if you are able

This is by far. The best vehicle I have owned! I highly recommend getting one if you get the chance! You will love it, for sure

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've owned.

This car meets all my needs and it drives and rides very well. Excellent purchase price and looks nice. Would definitely buy again. Love my Kia Soul!

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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So far very reliable.

This car is easy to enter and exit with out the height of an SUV nor is it low down to the ground like many other models.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Very good car for the money exceeds all expectations and needs for money spent, comes with great warranty. Comfortable handles well and gets good MPG

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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First Day of Ownership

Lots of leg room front and back. Easy fold down rear seats. Nice pickup when merging. Great gas mileage. Easy access controls. Small glove box, rear seats do not lay completely flat. Windows are high up so I will have trouble drive up banking.

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