Kia Soul ball joint problems

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · NC

March 22, 2026: driving through town when the engine started making an odd high pitched sound then lost all acceleration and had to get it towed back to my house. No indicator lights on the dashboard came on. March 26, 2026: my mechanic diagnosed it as a catalytic converter clog. 2019: vehicle was serviced at a Kia dealer for SC176 recall relating to catalytic converter failure. December 2022: Kia replaced the engine due to failure from metal shavings from the tie rod getting into the oil. In 2024 kia reimbursed me for the cost of this replacement due to a class action lawsuit for this issue. March 30, 2026: both Kia dealership and Kia phone line advised that my vehicle no longer qualifies for catalytic converter replacement since the recall service was completed in 2019.

Filed Mar 3, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · CA

While driving on the freeway, last month mid to late Feb, My steering wheel started spinning in one direction,. The control arm on the right side of the vehicle came off of the car's right front wheel and I skidded to the side of the road at approximately 65 to 70 miles per hour. Fortunately, there was not an accident. The control arms were replaced and there were no further incidents. Regardless, given the multiple engine recalls and problems with the Kia Soul 2019 2.0 plus, I have no confidence in it's integrity to the safety standards set. This is not only related to the car, but mostly due to the behavior of the company in its continued efforts to otherwise resist compliance with engine replacement after my mechanic both viewed rod bearings seeing they may impose some risk. (see previous complaint)

Filed Nov 19, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

I bought car being financed in sac,ca. August 8, 2023. Took back referred to mechanic round corner. Brake rotor issues fixed front this was August 14 noise still exist took back turned back rotors scraping noise pulling to left took to other automotive repairs ,inspections shocks original 2010 208,000 miles , brakes rotors scratches need replacing , pads, sway bar crack or been welded, sway bar link needs replacing crack control arms bushings cracked,windshield wipers needed replacing, check engine light I replaced coils and spark plugs, valve cover gasket leak ,front tires worn . Brakes sway bar axle issues could have have tragic accidents rollover cause injury to self passengers pedestrians and other vehicles. Even though car sold as is there's safety issues that should had been addressed before sold to anyone . I been to midas, Les Schwab, AAA inspection jiffy lube, orange Grove automotive, sales person said I need to take to another mechanic they use in elk Grove sine the mechanic they been using not fixing properly or in denial what's wrong, he said they aren't mechanics it's illegal that I brought car back to lot . I left it there feel unsafe after finding out what all wrong when mechanic said stop noise and salesmen said help me if I take to their people .I don't want car cause what else been overlooked it's about moneys I've spent rentals wage losses Safety first neglected . I feel they need to make deal right another car comparable in performance safety what this car suppose to be or give me $1500 back quash deal cause I don't like disrespect they have given me to be professional defrauding me not concerned my safety just$$$. Then say I illegally left car in lot but not that they illegally sold me an unsafe vehicle. I got full coverage insurance before taking car.

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Suspension · PA

Turned my wheel to pull out of a parking spot. I heard a grinding noise as I moved forward and then lost the ability to steer my car. I was able to get my car off the street and upon inspection found my left front tie rod had snapped in half.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Engine · 150,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the front passenger’s side wheel suddenly malfunctioned rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger’s side lower control arm had fractured due to faulty ball joint. The control arm was replaced but the vehicle started to experience vibration and shaking. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact also indicated that the vehicle had experienced engine oil consumption issues. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2021 · Steering · CO · crash

It suddenly didn't want to turn and made me wreck it and bent the tie rods or something

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 121,000 miles · PA

Failure to accelerate,jurking,stalling while driving on highway. Was told there a rack and pinion tie rod system needs to be replaced and steering pin. Car does deceleration, oil burns up in a week.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Steering · 101,000 miles · IA

I need to replace the driver side control arm because it's loose, and warranty just expired 1,000 miles ago.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · MN · crash · 2 injuries

As I was driving across, with a green light, a six lane (plus additional turn lanes) city street at perhaps 25 MPH, a driver running her red light struck my vehicle broad side on the passenger side. I do not know her speed but can say that the passenger side airbag and both front airbags deployed, the speed limit on the road she was traveling is 40 MPH. The reason for this report is that the impact caused the rear view mirror to snap off and become an airborne menace. The mirror gave me a large lump just above my right eye and caused a contusion on my right cheek that after bleeding profusely needed four stitches to close. I was lucky. The jagged edge that cut my cheek was only a couple inches from my eye and potential blindness. The mirror's (model ztvhl3) physical connection failed at the juncture of the ball joint against the windshield and the metal conduit at the rear of the mirror. The metal was unable to withstand the force of the side impact and torqued out of shape. The wiring alone was unable to hold the mirror in place, and the mirror went airborne.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · 65,000 miles · WI

Replaced both ball joints. Heat shield is vibrating while accelerating. Also have oil pan leak, causing a puddle in the driveway.