Kia Carens Problems and Repair Histories
Kia Carens problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
See what people are saying about Kia Carens problems
More about the
Kia Carens
Non-members can see only ten Kia Carens problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
Repair costs are in local units.
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. |
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. | ||
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. | ||
Expert Kia Carens Repair Advice
Non-members can see only ten Kia Carens problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
What People Are Saying about Problems with the Kia Carens
blog comments powered by Disqus
