Used 2022 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Soul, so we've included reviews for other years of the Soul since its last redesign.
Transmission issues
BB, 12/06/2021
2021 Kia Soul X-Line 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new 2021 Kia Soul October 2020. In April it started driving funny. I took it in and they said they found metal shavings in the transmission. They were working with Kia to see how to address. Ended up needing a new transmission. They gave me a loaner car for about a week or so. Fine, it happens.. its under warranty so whatever. Well its now Dec 2021 and it started doing the same thing again. I took it in, was without a car for 3 days only for them to tell me its the transmission. Again its under warranty but now I’m in loaner car again. I love the kia soul but what happens in six months? What happens when the warranty runs out. I bought it brand new and its on its 3rd transmission!!
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Gary, 08/26/2021
2022 Kia Soul Turbo 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
First, this is not N SUV, nor, a CAR; it is neither and both! Great features, nice ride, awesome storage and carrying capabilities, plus, its just FUN! I traded in my 2011 Optima SX, full loaded at the time, but this vehicle is so different and useful that I don't miss it so much. It had 115,000 trouble free miles, so why not get something different and with newer everythings! Took our first road trip up to Mt St Helens, and goe a reported 32.2 mpg, it only has a couple hundred miles ànd it was fun playing with all the buttons, and figuring everything out. Quiet, nice ride, great driving position, awesome power from the 1.6 turbo, and the DCT, reminds me of a manual, more than a sslushbox or a CVT. It shifts crisply, smoothly, and is easy to modulate with the gas or paddle shifters. Only paid 29k out the door and its got a shitload of features. Looking forward to providing more updates. I bought it because of the aforementioned, and the best warranties on the market. Still figuring out the UVO, but, thats just another road trip adventure!
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Lemon at 500 miles?!!!
Kathy, 05/01/2021
updated 05/04/2022
2021 Kia Soul EX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
After leasing 3 Kia souls over a 9 year periodI SKIMPED AND SAVED TO PUT A GOOD DOWN PAYMENT ON A PURCHASE... Kia has $10,000 of my money and I have a broken car!!! Transmission issues? Never mentioned! A getaway weekend completely ruined!!! Sat for HOURS waiting for the ‘Kia roadside service’ .. DON’T BOTHER!!!! You will grow old waiting for a tow🤬 I am beyond angry!!!! All the years I leased they were great... the minute I actually PURCHASE a car......crickets. I have had this car for 4 weeks 530miles ... I am heartbroken 💔 -UPDATE- Dan Obrien Kia in Hampton NH provided wonderful service ( and loaner) replaced my broken transmission. BUT… At 1560 miles THAT transmission failed! Turned out it was a ‘rebuilt ‘ part… seriously?!! They tell me it’s common practice to use rebuilt parts😩 I am now at over 6,000miles - fingers crossed that the THIRD transmission in this car will last. I will increase my stars to 2 only because of the excellent service by Dan Obrien Kia.
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Great value for the money
Greg B, 10/11/2020
2021 Kia Soul S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful
For the money this is a great little car interior is spacious and easily seats 4 large adults. I am 6’2” 220lbs and I have no problem fitting into the front or back and can actually sit up it the back without busting my head on the roof.
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Not without flaws
pwernich, 01/24/2022
2022 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
It seems like all of the professional reviews (and most consumer reviews) describe the Soul as an automotive saint, well it ain't. I own the 2022 LX model with the tech package (a $900 must have as it includes not only some nice rims but a bevy of safety features). A major complaint is the low quality paint, it almost immediately suffered from swirls, scratches, and a general dullness (avoid the Inferno Red). The black plastic trim on the exterior is already starting to fade too. Another disappointment was the blue tooth/infotainment center. Often times it has difficulty linking with my phone or it hijacks my phone and I can't use it for a period of time. Voice commands are sluggish and overall the system can be glitchy and frustrating. The Soul is clearly a budget vehicle but at over $21,000 for a base model, I expected better. On the bright side, I am averaging 34 mpg with a mix of about 30% city and 70% highway, and I am an assertive driver. The ride is fairly civil considering it's short wheelbase and pretty quiet considering it's boxy shape (however, the engine sounds rather unsophisticated when called upon to accelerate). The interior is attractive and tasteful. This model is a huge improvement over earlier versions, but far from flawless.
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