2021 Kia Soul Reliability

Type: SUV
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People Paid:
$13,745-$19,542

MPG City: 25-29

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Previous year ratings & review data used.

Quality & Reliability

Great

88/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great

84/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Great

90/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average

72/100

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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Note: JD Power ratings reflect our best available data, updated each September. For current model year ratings, we apply previous model year ratings until new consumer survey data is available in September. Learn more about our ratings methodology.

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2021 Soul for Sale near Columbus, OH

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2021 Kia Soul S

$13,490

Mileage: 48,874

Location: 92 miles away

2021 Kia Soul LX

$14,243

Mileage: 50,139

Location: 93 miles away

2021 Kia Soul LX

$15,545

Mileage: 23,583

Location: 7 miles away

2021 Kia Soul S

$11,000

Mileage: 89,622

Location: 7 miles away

2021 Kia Soul S

$16,397

Mileage: 11,705

Location: 7 miles away

2021 Kia Soul X-Line

$15,393

Mileage: 57,031

Location: 9 miles away

2021 Kia Soul GT-Line

$15,998

Mileage: 75,937

Location: 70 miles away

2021 Kia Soul LX

$13,787

Mileage: 67,000

Location: 90 miles away

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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2021 Kia Soul after 90-days of ownership.

Economy / range are rated higher than average for the segment
High ratings for the sound of the vehicle's engine
The vehicle's ability to conveniently store personal items is rated high

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2021 Kia Soul during the first 90-days of ownership.

Customers give lower ratings than some competitors for feeling that the vehicle would protect them in an accident
The vehicle rates less well for steering/handling in slippery conditions than some competitors
Owners give lower than average ratings for the quality of the materials used inside the vehicle

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Performance Specs

MPG City

25 - 29

MPG Hwy

Horsepower

147 - 201

Transmission

1 speed, CVT w/OD, 6 speed, Manual w/OD, 7 speed, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, Regular Unleaded I-4

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

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Quality Award Winner

Awarded to the brands/models with the fewest problems reported per 100 owners during the first 90 days of ownership

2021 Kia Soul

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Previous year ratings & review data used.

Quality & Reliability

Great

88/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great

84/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Great

90/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average

72/100

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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