Speedometer and Odometer stopped working completely.
(Replaced speed sensor and instrument cluster - did not fix)
4WD hubs stopped working.
Valve cover gasket leak.
Fuel Pump quit, stranding us.
Rear hatch has noisy rattle.
Rear fiberglass spoiler faded and cracked in sunlight.
Good points:-
Looks good
Relatively low initial purchase cost (However, this does not translate to "value")
Bad points:-
Extremely low component quality
Extremely low interior quality
Feels cheap
Underpowered
Can't rely on it.
Bought this car while still under the 60,000 mile warranty. Kia dealership replaced the 4WD hubs under the warranty, but then kicked up a fuss for every other item requiring repair under warranty. This is not a customer-oriented organization.
I couldn't be less happy with this vehicle. It has been nothing, but hassle and expense since purchase. Kia (and Hyundai) have lost a customer for life. Prospective buyers beware.
Forgot to mention...
Spare tire rack rusted out and does not stay open.
You need to remove the valve cover gasket just to replace spark plugs. (Which in turn also requires removal of the intake manifold.)
Bad Bad Bad.
Now some other stuff:-
Electrics in rear of vehicle fried. Pressing the rear wiper switch results in short circuit, blacking-out all lighting and instruments.
Brake fluid leaking. Can't tell where.
Fuel leaking from rear when fuel pump on.
I REALLY hope this site causes readers to think twice before spending money on a Kia.
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