This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Was driving in snow when 4WD light came to indicate it was engaged, but 4WD was not working. Took to dealership twice, and had it repaired. Mechanic is refusing to repair it for a third time. Consumer states vehicle was all over the road due to 4WD not working.
While driving heard a noise, then steering was very hard to turn, and brakes went to the floor. Consumer had to use transmission to slow vehicledown. 4 wheel drive failed. Wife of this vehicle's owner also has exact same vehicle, VIN [xxx] with 4 wheel drive failure, also consumer experienced power window failure and has experienced electrical problems ever since. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Ever since first day of ownership when going from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive there is a grinding noise coming from front end, and will continue during normal operation. When consumer applies brakes, noise will randomly disappear. Dealership cannot determine what causes defect.
4 wheel drive went out. Vehicle has been at dealer since then. According to dealer, part is on backorder, not known when will be available. The dealer denied the vehcile was on recall but fixed the problem after long delay.
4-wheel drive does not always engage, both front hubs were replaced and pass operation cable adjusted, dealer claims the problems is fixed, however consumer states there is no difference once vehicle is repaired. Check engine light illuminated. Power window inoperable, dealer replaced window motor.
4-wd not working, hubs not locking. Engine is straining as if in 4WD, indicator light is lit, leading you to believe you are safely in 4WD, but the back tires are spinning and the front tires are not turning. The dealer has checked the truck and ordered parts...that was 2 weeks ago, and dealer has no idea when the parts will be in. Kia has not responded to the dealer's inquiry. The wire harness that was replaced took a week because Kia sent a faulty harness as a replacement and the part had to be reordered.
While driving twice in light snow 4-wheel drive unit kick out of gear spontaenously. The 4 wheel drive kick out forced the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. After the third failure, the consumer rented a vehicle, but had a serious accident in which the rental vehicle was totaled.
No lights on dashboard came on.this is one time engine check light did not come on. Oil all over motor. Around area of dip stick.pressure from motor blew out dip stick has anyone else had to replace motor on these cars? also have had brakes replaced 5 times. Wiper assembly replaced. Fourwheel drive hose replaced. Windsheild replaced. Emissons replaced. Rotors 5 times. Seats front and back 1 time each. Soft top replaced 3 times need replaced again.smells like sulfur all the time. Will never buy one again. First I have to pay $3000 for a new motor and pay this one off.asked for help from Kia they said no.they will not replace motor. I bought extended warrenty. Don't buy it doesn't cover brakes or rotors or hubs.had headlight switch by motor replaced no headlights they would go off when I put them from high beam to low beam or low to high. Then they stopped working alltogether had to hold switch to see to get home.
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- Fall River, MA, USA