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Kia Niro repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (19%)

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Kia Niro repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Kia Niro

Engine not specified

Kia Niro in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
Sep 2022

6000 mi
charging door fell off. The dealer ordered a new one and they replaced it under warranty. 

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2021 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in Arizona, United States
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

8000 mi
Radio changes modes without input 
Jun 2022

10000 mi
Radio still had a mind of its own. Dealer replaced head unit. Still no help. 

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2020 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in Florida, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

13500 mi
Active aero air flap was malfunctioning and causing check engine light to illuminate 
Mar 2022

24000 mi
Check engine light due to misfire on cylinder 3. 

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2019 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in Washington, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

13000 mi
12V battery was not holding charge when accessories were used with engine off 
Jun 2022

15000 mi
Failed oxygen sensor, didn't affect drivability, replaced under warranty, 1/2 day in shop 
Kia Niro in Texas, United States
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021

12000 mi
The charging port lock failed. Repair required replacing the whole charging harness, so it took a long time 

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2019 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in Washington, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

30000 mi
Transmission was making grinding noise when downshifting. HCU LCD had code P17ED. Replaced dual clutch assembly, engine clutch actuator, clutch pressure plate cover and flywheel. Relearn Clutch/Transmission. 

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2018 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in Florida, United States
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

69000 mi
Replace leaky evaporator and recharge. 

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2017 Kia Niro 4dr SUV

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Kia Niro in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

80 mi
Ambient temperature sensor wasn't working. Showing erratic values or "--". Caused check engine light to come on. Dealer had to diagnose with Kia corporate. A pin was loose in a wiring harness. 
Mar 2018

8000 mi
Ambient temperature sensor being flaky again (repeat of earlier problem). Caused check engine light to come on for a while, but then cleared itself. Dealer replaced the entire wiring harness for the ambient temperature sensor. 
Kia Niro in Washington, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Feb 2018

10000 mi
Driver rear door handle cap broke off, replaced 3 caps across 3 doors under warranty under service bulletin. 
Jan 2021

37037 mi
Sticky fuel filler door. To the point where you press the release button repeatedly and it refuses to open. Dealer lubricated and it’s a bit better, but it still happens. If it continues to happen, dealer will replace door under warranty if I bring it back under 60K miles. 
Jul 2022

53000 mi

US $9
Bought a $9 file from Home Depot and filed 1mm of plastic material from the pointy end of the plastic pin holding the fuel filler door closed - the electric release doesn't pull the pin back far enough without this. 

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2017 Kia Niro 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Niro in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

22000 mi
Leaking gasket, recalled 

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