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Kia Carens repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
Kia Carens repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Carens in Hong Kong, China Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jul 20178680 mi$250 | Rear window shade hooks loose - replaced Front right tire had a bubble in the sidewall - replaced both front tires | ||
2008 Kia Carens
Engine not specified
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Apr 201564300 mi | Another door lock, second of three to fail. Never fixed the third. | ||
| May 201564600 mi | the hand brake was a constant tinkering but may 15 was a total redo | ||
| Aug 201566000 mi£1000 | Car had the clutch go,constant reving,hand brake that never worked despite full renewal,3 door locks snapped,regular light bulb blow outs,broken seat belts...worst car ever had before head gasket blow out in August made me see sense and scrap it. | ||
2008 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Jan 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201591700 mi£265 | Dpf and egr removed and cleaned before replacement. | ||
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Nov 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 201139500 mi | Brackets for anti roll bar replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201252000 mi | The ventilation fan was making a loud ticking noise. | ||
| Sep 201477000 mi£80 | Power steering and alternator ceased to operate during wet weather. Suspected slippage of drive belt. Update: The issue with the drive belt only occurred twice both during periods of heavy rain. No root cause could be identified by the dealer. | ||
| May 201584000 mi | Ventilation fan ticking noise was never fixed. | ||
2008 Kia Carens 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201452000 mi£170 | Alternator failure 5 30"am on way to work car eventually broke down salvage yard alternator 108 pounds as new one was astronomical 60 pounds labour | ||
2007 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Aug 2007 - Apr 2010 | |||
| May 200920000 mi | Clunk from steering on full lock - sorted by greasing | ||
| Jun 200921000 mi | Lower elements on heated rear screen not working | ||
| Sep 200923000 mi | ABS warning light came-on (brakes still working but without ABS). Required a sensor to be replaced - this needed to be ordered. In stock the following day. Sensor replaced and problem solved. | ||
2007 Kia Carens 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Kia Carens in Great Britain Sep 2007 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 20074000 mi | Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption | ||
| Nov 20076000 mi | Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption. Unsuccessful repair. Engine Management Light came on. Dealer states the fault code shows a problem with the Particulate Filter Cleaning Process which cleared itself automatically. | ||
| Apr 200820000 mi | Leather worn from gearknob after 18,000 miles. New one ordered & fitted under warranty at 20,000 miles. | ||
| May 200823000 mi | Engine Management Light came on. Dealer states the fault code shows a problem with the particulate filter cleaning process. Ongoing problem for over 1 month. Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption. Unsuccessful repair. Ongoing Problem | ||
| Jun 200828000 mi | DPF system was faulty (believed faulty from new), new 1 ordered at a cost to Kia of £2,500 & fitted under manufacturers warranty. Warning light now out, car drives more smoothly, fuel consumption checks in progress for report next month. | ||
| Aug 200833000 mi | Dual Mass Flywheel failed, repaired under warranty, 12 days, next 2 services given for as a goodwill gesture for downtime. Leather worn from gearknob after 31,000 miles. New one ordered & fitted under warranty, 2nd replacement of this part so far! | ||
| Sep 200837000 mi | Exhaust fumes entering the car, dealer checked all brackets & mountings but no defect found, symptoms still exist, car booked in for 40k service where it will be looked at again. | ||
| Oct 200841000 mi | 3 more trips to the dealer with the same problem, all DPF related, Kia UK management now involved, car going in on Mon 19th November 2008 & the dealer is instructed not to return the car unless a permanent repair has been effected. | ||
| Nov 200844000 mi | When the dealer replaced the DPF system it is believed they damaged the front flexi exhaust pipe which led to fumes entering the cabin, this was changed & no further problems. KIA UK paid me compensation for time vor & supplied a courtesy car. | ||
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