Steering has play and makes a clunking noice when turned left or right while moving.
2013 Kia Soul steering complaints
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When in motion the steering makes a clunking sound moving either left or right . When engine is not in motion it does not . The symptom appears to be the same as the recall done for 2014 model kia souls ... I believe my car should be in the recall
Loud bumping noise in the steering
I have clincking inside steering wheel related to the pinion plug lose,causing steering to stuck and shak crazy in the highway ,I went to dealer they charged me $189.00 for diagnosis,they confirmed the problem with pinion plug problem but they wanna charge me height price witch I can not afford,and I left with unsafe car.the federal safety agency has to force the problem as recall to stop car dealer for raping us off.by the way the car was in fatal crash with the first owner cause it s title to be rebuild ,I don't know what cause it but you can find out,may be the steering was a fact.ask previous owner for more infos.please make steering as a recall soon as possible.thanks for listening to us.
Something in the rack and steering has come loose. Steering wheel clicks when I turn it. Steering is very unstable.
Steering wheel coupler ,car not able to steer
Model car burns oil extremely quickly regardless of miles driven, no leaks found by mechanic, pistons have been replaced three times in the last six months. Steering wheel makes a knocking noise that started within the last three months.
The brakes' vacuum chamber or a valve have gone bad. The peddle is hard to press when vehicle is cranked an baking out. Also, noticed when idling, the brake becomes stiff after a slight depression of the pedal. Sometimes the car cannot be started as the brake pedal cannot be depressed far enough to allow the start button to work. Over time, the front steering has become loose and wobbliliy, causing the driver to over correct steering to keep the car straight on the road. The vehicle has 62,000 miles on it, it shouldn't be having these types of problems this soon.
Steering wheel clicking when turning left or right and has play in steering.
Steering wheel clicking when turning left or right and has play in steering.
Steering wheel clicks when turned right or left, no matter if parked or driving down the road. Speeds of 65mph or greater causes wheel to vibrate. Researched and found several other complaints for same issue. This needs addressed by kia as this is a safety issue and one that is not supposed to happen.
Last year I took my vehicle to billion auto in iowa city (2 hours from where I live) to get my recall serviced. At this time my vehicle was losing power. When I took it to the dealership they had it in and out in 15-20 minutes and they said only had to do an update. Which was irritating, considering I had asked them to check my catalytic converter and they didn't. Because prior to that a mechanic in my town thought something could have been wrong with it. Well here I am in 2020, and I went back to this dealership (this is the only kia in my area). Last year in may there was a recall for the mdps coupling. The letter also stated that they extended the warranty to 100,000 miles- I'm right around 96,500 miles so I am still covered.I called the dealership and asked to get it fixed since I was experiencing noises in my steering wheel turning left or right/ and when vehicle is stopped. They said yes, I spoke with the service advisor and he told me that I would be covered. So I took my car up there thursday the 28th to get this serviced. Another worker told me in person my coupling wasn't that bad, and I could always come back in the future to get it repaired. He then further told me that my power-steering rack was making a little noise too, but that wouldn't need to be repaired for another 5-10 years.then he charged me $65 dollars for a diagnostic fee, which is completely wrong. I called kia cooperate, spoke with numerous of folks. I was told on thursday by cooperate that they called the dealership and told them my complaint. But there was nothing they could do. So I called cooperate back demanding to talk to my case worker, [xxx] which she hasn't called me back. I feel like they aren't taking me serious. I've had two past recalls on this vehicle, and wasn't handled appropriately. I also shouldn't of been charged a diagnostic fee. I want a refund as well. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering has developed 3 inch play, loose nut inside the steering column from research on the internet.
Kia soul 2013 just bought through dealer march 13 2020, and it makes a clunking noise in the front end whenever it's driven and I have kids in this car so if this is an issue with kias something needs to be done ! Makes noise when driving at any speed, turning and very loud
While parked or at slow rate of speed the steering column makes a clunking sound when the wheel is turned either direction. The sound is also present while traveling on a bumpy road at a slow rate of speed. There is play in the steering wheel or the steering feels loose and the steering wheel vibrates while traveling on the interstate at 70mph (unknown if all related). I have had new tires recently put on and balanced and thought the problem was the need for new tires, however, the problem is still there and hasn't been diagnosed or corrected. It isn't an alignment problem because it has been checked and the steering does not pull any ddirection.the suspension has also checked out ok and appears to be unrelated.
The vehicle present grinding noise while turning to the left or righ when driving. I went to the dealer and after they checked my car they told me to increase the volume of the radio so I do not have to hear the noise because it is not a safety problem.
Steering wheel makes a clicking/knocking noise when turning to the left or right.
There is a clunking noise while driving or turning. Too much "play" in steering wheel. It feels like it will come apart. Happens know matter how fast I go. Even when back up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated that the steering emitted a clicking sound when turned to the left or right with an abnormal vibration. The vehicle was taken to (deland kia located at 2322 south woodland boulevard, deland, florida, 32720, (866) 809-7175, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a failure in the steering coupler. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 35,162.
Steering wheel makes clicking sound when steering and also while vehicle is not.in motion. After much research, I believe it is the steering coupler which is very dangerous to drive due to the chance of steering wheel locking up while driving. I should not have to pay for this since many other people online are reporting the same exact problem. I have not received a recall notice, but I am scared of driving my car if it is not fixed right away. This is a hazardous problem and it needs to be addressed.
Steering is shaking and requiring need to turn wheel more than usual to turn when driving. Making noise when driving.
Started with a clunk sound, then all of a sudden the vehicle would not steer. I was in a mass of traffic so my speed at the time was slow and I was able to drift onto the side of the road luckily. Dealership tells me the VIN is not in the recall, but I see this same problem recalled half a million times. They will not fix the issue, which comes at a tune of $1600.
The vehicle present a grinding noise while steering on any direction. While getting it checked at the local kia dealership they diagnosed the issue on the steering which was apparently part of a recall from kia, a few days later the issue on the steering was present again and the local kia dealership is now charging me around 1,900 dollars for the repair even though it all started trough a manufacturer recall..
The steering wheel coupler has become loose, creating a sound and steering play (or slack) when steering. This could result in breakage of the coupler, resulting is loss of control of the vehicle. Kia has already recalled the 2014-16 soul models in recall number: 17v608000, but did not include the 2013 year model, which has a dangerous defect.
Clunking noise from steering wheel when I go on a bumpy road or turn steering wheel from side to side. While in motion or stationary.
Steering wheel makes a clicking sound when I turn the wheel
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel made a clicking noise when turned. The contact also stated that the steering wheel felt loose. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering knuckles when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,851. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. While operating the vehicle, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column when turning in either direction. While pulling into a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to lakeland regal kia (1025 bartow rd, lakeland, fl) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel flexible coupler was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,441.
Hello I have a 2013 kia soul with only 56,000 miles on it. Last year around february my cars steering column started having this awful rattling and knocking sound coming from it. I can't drive over 55mph or it gets really bad and loud. This also causes my blinkers not to work properly on and off. I had surgery around the same time it started and I'm just getting back to being able to drive. Except I'm afraid that the steering is going to break and cause a big wreck and no this isn't a wheel balance issue. Has anyone else had this problem that you know of? I'm going to call the dealer today and get it in to be checked. I can't even get on the interstate because of the fear of it breaking and the extremely loud noises is causes.
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