| Issue ID | 1576112 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11222406 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/02/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A51D7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 65 |
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