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Kia Carnival repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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2022 Kia Carnival 4dr Minivan, ext.

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

6000 mi Factory defective USB port to Head was replaced. Unable to connect to Android phone. New USB port works perfectly. Had to take the whole dash apart to do it, but there are no signs of having done that. Perfect repair. 

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2006.5 Kia Carnival 4-door

4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

36580 mi This car has a manufacturing build in GPS (LG brand)which NAVTECH Maps. The REAL problem is because NAVTECH has decided to no update anymore the Maps for this GPS type so it is impossible to get up to date Nav info. KIA is not assuming this REAL problem 

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Kia Carnival Electrical Problems

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