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2011 KIA SOUL Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1042045
Internal NHTSA #	10565895
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2011
File date	24/02/14
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Took car to kia dealership because of a clunking noise in rear passenger side of car when car hit bumps in road. Technician was aware of problem on this type of car. They retorqued the rear control arm bolts. I do not know if they did or did not have a service bulletin on this problem. I just wonder how serious a problem this could have become.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	73000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RACINE, WI
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A2XB7XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	30
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2011 KIA SOUL Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SOUL Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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