| Issue ID | 1314755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10903434 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering started making a clunking noisewhen turned slightly left or right. The dealer says that the steering rack needs to be replaced. The part needed to ordered. The dealer would not release the car to me because it is not save to drive. This is a 2014 kia soul+ that has 36000 miles. I see that other souls have had a similar problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EMMITSBURG, MD |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A51E7XXXXXX |
| 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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