1999 Kia Carnival review from Australia and New Zealand
"A lemon of a car - BUT who really cares!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
September 2007... Can take no more of this make of car and am banishing it too the wreckers!! I could not possibly resell this car to an unsuspecting family.
We too had a large family and the Carnival answered all our problems as we thought... however it has been an ongoing saga for 7 years. We thought do the right thing, service the vehicle and keep all the jobs up to the car and all is good, 3 engines later it's time to move on. I Do not recommend this vehicle to any one.
*Handbrake does not hold.
*Door rails had to be replaced.
*Power Stearing failed.
*The sensor light continusly on.
*Brakes replaced/Squealing.
*First engine replaced- head gaskets.
* Second engine replaced due to blown head gasket- no warning lights.
* Third engine replaced due to blown head gaskets.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable to travel long distance in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 800 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Kia steering |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2007 |