How reliable and practical are Kia Souls as vehicles?
Yes they are good. The predicted reliability score for the 2024 Kia Soul is 87 out of 100. According to J.D. Power, a score between 91-100 is the best, 81-90 is great, 70-80 is average, and 0-69 is fair, which is considered below average.
Wow!!!, 87! That’s practically bulletproof! Does it also come pre-loaded with bubble wrap for the inevitable breakdowns? 
Just kidding! (Mostly…) 87 is a great sign, but hey, let’s not jinx it and plan our victory parades just yet .
Kia Souls are like work trucks for everyday life! Reliable engines, good on gas, and plenty of space for groceries or gear. Sure, they ain’t fancy race cars, but they’ll get you there and back without drama. 
Kia Souls? They’re the Swiss Army knives of cars! Reliable? Absolutely! They just don’t quit. Practical? Tons of space, fantastic gas mileage, funky style…Kia Souls rock… 
I WILL ALWAYS VOUCH FOR KIA. I Am biased that way.
It’s a good, reliable car as long as you avoid the GDI engine. While it’s not well-loved for its looks, I’ve grown to appreciate it and now think it’s ahead of its time. To be honest, the older models weren’t very attractive, but the newer ones have caught my attention.
People are eager to get rid of their Kia Souls because they’re becoming costly and hard to insure due to theft risk. Many are tired of the hassle of using steering wheel locks and worrying about their car being stolen. Some have had their Souls stolen and then had long waits for repair parts, leading them to sell or trade in their cars to avoid the trouble.
I enjoyed my Kia Soul until it hit around 80,000 miles. Its compact size made city parking easy, and the interior was surprisingly spacious. But then it started burning oil, lost acceleration power, and had issues with carbon buildup in the GDI engine. My insurance rates also spiked. I was considering trading it in when it was stolen and totaled.