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Kia Soul electronic stability control (esc) problems by year

39 NHTSA owner complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) across 9 Soul model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 10 reports.

YearElectronic Stability Control (esc) reportsShare
2018 Soul10%
2017 Soul10%
2016 Soul61%
2015 Soul20%
2014 Soul51%
2013 Soul41%
2012 Soul71%
2011 Soul105%
2010 Soul32%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electronic stability control (esc). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.