| Issue ID | 1534362 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11173679 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 07/01/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a clunking noise in the steering and play when the car engine is running. This happens while the car is stationary and moving. Appears to be the power steering motor damper that has affected many hyundai and kia models. Vehicle currently has 58,000 miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLERMONT, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A53D7XXXXXX |
| 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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