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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,200
- Average Mileage:
- 175,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace the entire catalytic converter (1 reports)
exhaust system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My catalytic converter melted totally. The vehicle lost power and had to be towed.
I have heard many stories through my research that this is a consistent problem with the Kia engine parts.
I paid a significant cost for this repair and inconvenience.
- harr255, Atlanta, Georgia