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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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Kia Carnival repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Kia Carnival 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Carnival in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2022 - Mar 2024
Mar 2023

26040 mi

C $200
Needed wheel alignment on rear wheels. Rear alignment required 
Kia Carnival in Georgia, United States
May 2021 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021

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. 
Kia Carnival in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

6200 mi
car went into limp mode. Dealer found wrongly routed wiring harness 
Jan 2022

7440 mi
limp mode again, dealer a bit stumped, says Kia working on it but in the meantime just let it warm up before driving in case it's condensation 

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2006.5 Kia Carnival 4-door

4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Kia in Spain
Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
Jun 2008

26660 mi
A warning light "check" went on... Dealer confirmed they have to replace an injection valve. I do not know any additional detail. Repair was paid by manufacturer warranty.  
Nov 2008

36580 mi
Right front door do not close well...sometimes it keeps open with no notices. Impossible to replicate this real problem while in the dealer fascility.  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 
Jun 2012

89900 mi
Authomatic gearbox turned on a warning alarm...After several try to repair, the light went off but (unfortunately) i am not so sure that the real problem were fixed. I lost my confidence on this machine. 

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2006 Kia Carnival 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia in New South Wales, Australia
Apr 2011 - Mar 2018
May 2012

48760 mi

A $395
Full brake service including disc machining,pads, fluid performed at 66771klm, but at only 77782klm same service centre reported the front brake slide had seized and i required brand new brake pads on the front AGAIN after only 11011klm 
Mar 2018

83080 mi

A $100
Air intake housing had a crack in it allowing the intake air sensor to cause clean burn mixture .(Yellow engine detect light activated). At this stage crack has been taped over. No further issue at this time. 

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