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Kia Carens Problems and Repair Histories

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2008 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Kia Carens in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 15000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 40000 0 Brackets for anti roll bar replaced under warranty 
Sep 2012 52000 0 The ventilation fan was making a loud ticking noise. 

 

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2007 Kia Carens 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Kia Carens in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 2000   First odometer entry
May 2009 20000 0 Clunk from steering on full lock - sorted by greasing 
Jun 2009 21000 0 Lower elements on heated rear screen not working 
Sep 2009 23000 0 ABS warning light came-on (brakes still working but without ABS). Required a sensor to be replaced - this needed to be ordered. In stock the following day. Sensor replaced and problem solved. 
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Kia Carens 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Kia in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 3000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 4000 0 Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption 
Nov 2007 6000 0 Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption. Unsuccessful repair.  Engine Management Light came on. Dealer states the fault code shows a problem with the Particulate Filter Cleaning Process which cleared itself automatically. 
Apr 2008 20000 0 Leather worn from gearknob after 18,000 miles. New one ordered & fitted under warranty at 20,000 miles. 
May 2008 23000 0 Engine Management Light came on. Dealer states the fault code shows a problem with the particulate filter cleaning process. Ongoing problem for over 1 month. Excessive Urban Fuel Consumption. Unsuccessful repair. Ongoing Problem 
Jun 2008 28000 0 DPF system was faulty (believed faulty from new), new 1 ordered at a cost to Kia of £2,500 & fitted under manufacturers warranty. Warning light now out, car drives more smoothly, fuel consumption checks in progress for report next month. 
Aug 2008 33000 0 Dual Mass Flywheel failed, repaired under warranty, 12 days, next 2 services given for as a goodwill gesture for downtime. Leather worn from gearknob after 31,000 miles. New one ordered & fitted under warranty, 2nd replacement of this part so far! 
Sep 2008 37000 0 Exhaust fumes entering the car, dealer checked all brackets & mountings but no defect found, symptoms still exist, car booked in for 40k service where it will be looked at again. 
Oct 2008 41000 0 3 more trips to the dealer with the same problem, all DPF related, Kia UK management now involved, car going in on Mon 19th November 2008 & the dealer is instructed not to return the car unless a permanent repair has been effected. 
Feb 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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