2000 Kia Carnival LS review from Australia and New Zealand
"This car is a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pump cracked.
Wiring harness replaced.
Clutch replaced.
Engine replaced.
Window seals replaced.
Gearbox overhauled 4 times, still not fixed. Difficulty shifting gears.
Engine check light shows repeatedly.
Paint fallen off.
Stone-chips very easily.
Radio replaced 6 times - still doesn't work.
Sliding doors stick in locked position.
Idling high.
Fuel system intake - power cuts out when turning right.
Rotors replaced at 40000km - can't be machined.
Failed brakes - mechanic can't find problem.
Speakers cut out.
Rattles in rear of car.
Rattles from dashboard area.
Erratic fuel gauge.
Pieces falling off car.
Handbrake doesn't hold vehicle satisfactorily on slopes.
General comments?
Kia have made no attempt to resolve the problems I am having, and the mechanics are stumped.
The vehicle has so far spent 55 days in the repair shop.
The car is 2years, 4months old.
I know several people with the same vehicle, and while they all have similar problems, my vehicle has had the most problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70385 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2002 |