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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Driver's side interior door handle, "Comfort Touch" paint worn off.
15000 mi
Shift skirt replacement to fix 'missing' first gear when coming to a stop
11000 mi
The right rear wheel was damaged like it was curbed and the dealer replaced it out of their pocket. This occured in December 2009 when the vehicle was new.
Headlight was not positioned correctly in housing leaving a 1" gap between metal and light. Dealer claims it is fixed but it is still uneven and doesn't match the headlight in the housing on the other side.
There was a rattle inside the front passenger's side door panel. They took apart the seat, dash, and door panel to locate the problem. It was a loose piece that they tied down. This solved the problem.
37000 mi
A-pillars came off of car while driving down the highway
42540 mi
The driver's seat lower cushion needed replacing. All done under warranty.
24300 mi
Front right pillar had paint fading
25160 mi
C $40
interior mirror loose. Replaced
17700 mi
Creak in suspension or body. sound was not noticable due to rainy weather. Dealer attempted to fix but problem returned when weather dried out.
27000 mi
Creaking noise in seats when 2 occupants and cornering.
35000 mi
noticed a rattling in the front of the car. dealer found a loose bolt under the hood that was holding a shield on. tightened the bolt and no more noise.
38700 mi
Seat bottom needed to be replaced due to squeaking/creaking when driving.
23000 mi
Never had a problem requiring repair, but the interior was the most scratch prone interior I've ever seen. Slightly above lightly scratching your nails on the interior leaves permanent scratches. Heard a rumor they changed the plastic formulation later.
12000 mi
Loud air duct noises when in air turbulance or behind semi trucks
Sunroof tracks were cracked on both sides causing a popping sound when you raised the Sunroof in the vent position.
6000 mi
Scratches on driver side, inside door panel. Panel was ordered under warranty.
7000 mi
The door panel was installed in less than 30 minute and I was completely happy with the results.
24000 mi
Driver door panel replaced under warranty; armrest had split open on top where elbow rested: straight line slit. I now avoid exerting any weight on the new (same as OEM) armrest. Driver door panel replaced under warranty; armrest had split open on top where elbow rested: straight line slit. I now avoid exerting any weight on the new (same as OEM) armrest.
Currently dealing with KIA Canada regarding poor quality interior door panels which scratch easily.
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