| Issue ID | 1622856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11283146 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/10/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When stationary or in motion my daughter's 2012 kia soul makes a clicking noise coming from what feels like in the steering wheel. After looking into this deeper it is the rubber coupler at the electric steering assist. There are recalls for other years and models so both kia and hyundai both know of the problem but will not repair all vehicles. I hear it's an $8 part and $400 for labor through the dealer. What a great income stream for them!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTGOMERY, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A64C7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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