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9.8
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,500
- Average Mileage:
- 104,200 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace engine (8 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I had several occasions where the car would stall and the restart after sitting a few hours. I had contacted my local Kia service department as to see if they may know what the problem could have been only to be told they would need to see the car and inspect which included a hefty hourly fee. And not long after the last stall I was driving when the engine light came on and the car almost instantly died, I was able to get car to shoulder of road, then car would attempt to start and run for about 2 minutes with great knocking noise then die again. I had to tow it home and then have the mechanic shop tow it to them to do a thorough check up to only determine that the engine had blown due to bad rods.
As to which, the mechanic informed me of the problems Kia had with the Theta motor. I had to have a new motor installed. I had contacted Kia (main office) with my issue and to inquire about previous and present recalls with that engine, as I was told my car was NOT on the list and they could NOT help me and then refused any further communications with me. I don't know how to bring this issue to their attention or to get help with placing this make and model on the recall list as I see there's a ton of other owners that have had the same problem as I have!! If anyone has better insight please help bring it to the proper attention so we that have incurred expenses can be helped.
- Tammy S., Palmyra, US