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Kia Soul 2013 just bought through dealer March 13 2020, and it makes a clunking noise in the front end whenever it's driven and I have kids in this car so if this is an issue with Kia something needs to be done ! makes noise when driving at any speed, turning and very loud
While parked or at slow rate of speed the steering column makes a clunking sound when the wheel is turned either direction. The sound is also present while traveling on a bumpy road at a slow rate of speed. There is play in the steering wheel or the steering feels loose and the steering wheel vibrates while traveling on the interstate at 70mph (unknown if all related). I have had new tires recently put on and balanced and thought the problem was the need for new tires, however, the problem is still there and hasn't been diagnosed or corrected. It isn't an alignment problem because it has been checked and the steering does not pull any ddirection.the suspension has also checked out ok and appears to be unrelated.
The vehicle present grinding noise while turning to the left or righ when driving. I went to the dealer and after they checked my car they told me to increase the volume of the radio so I do not have to hear the noise because it is not a safety problem.
There is a clunking noise while driving or turning. Too much "play" in steering wheel. It feels like it will come apart. Happens know matter how fast I go. Even when back up.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the steering emitted a clicking sound when turned to the left or right with an abnormal vibration. The vehicle was taken to (deland Kia located at 2322 South woodland boulevard, deland, Florida, 32720, (866) 809-7175, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a failure in the steering coupler. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 35,162.
Steering wheel makes clicking sound when steering and also while vehicle is not.in motion. After much research, I believe it is the steering coupler which is very dangerous to drive due to the chance of steering wheel locking up while driving. I should not have to pay for this since many other people online are reporting the same exact problem. I have not received a recall notice, but I am scared of driving my car if it is not fixed right away. This is a hazardous problem and it needs to be addressed.
Started with a clunk sound, then all of a sudden the vehicle would not steer. I was in a mass of traffic so my speed at the time was slow and I was able to drift onto the side of the road luckily. Dealership tells me the VIN is not in the recall, but I see this same problem recalled half a million times. They will not fix the issue, which comes at a tune of $1600.
The vehicle present a grinding noise while steering on any direction. While getting it checked at the local Kia dealership they diagnosed the issue on the steering which was apparently part of a recall from Kia, a few days later the issue on the steering was present again and the local Kia dealership is now charging me around 1,900 dollars for the repair even though it all started trough a manufacturer recall..
The steering wheel coupler has become loose, creating a sound and steering play (or slack) when steering. This could result in breakage of the coupler, resulting is loss of control of the vehicle. Kia has already recalled the 2014-16 Soul models in recall number: 17V608000, but did not include the 2013 year model, which has a dangerous defect.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel made a clicking noise when turned. The contact also stated that the steering wheel felt loose. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering knuckles when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,851.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. While operating the vehicle, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column when turning in either direction. While pulling into a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to lakeland regal Kia (1025 bartow rd, lakeland, fl) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel flexible coupler was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,441.
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.
Oli light does not come on when my oil is low. My 2013 Kia Soul burns oil quickly had my oil changed 2 weeks ago checked yesterday the dip stick was almost dry at not time did my oil light come on. My steering wheel makes noise when I move left or right it makes a clicking noise, steering wheel feels likes it locks at time when driving on the high way
Steering wheel clicks or knocks when moving or stationary when turning the wheel to left or right. At speeds of 75+ mph the steering wheel clicks and shakes on its own without any turning input. Seems like a similar issue to other Kia recalls associated with the steering coupler.
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