Kia Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Kia
Most Common Kia Problems
Kia vehicles have 554 reported problems.The most commonly reported Kia problem is: Head Lamps
One or both head light bulbs may burn out prematurely requiring replacement. there have also been reports of other...
A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. replacing the worn latch will...
Kia Repairs and Prices
Kia Optima
Fuel Filter Replacement
$159 - $209
Kia Sorento
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
$86 - $103
Kia Spectra
Cylinder Head Replacement
$3,271 - $3,823
Kia Sportage
Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement
$280 - $366
Kia Amanti
Brake Fluid Level Warning Indicator Switch Replacement
$90 - $119
Kia Rondo
Tie Rod Replacement
$112 - $135
Kia Forte
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
$287 - $389
Kia Forte5
Hood Release Cable Replacement
$80 - $92
Kia Cadenza
Air Conditioning Receiver Drier Assembly Replacement
$397 - $563
Kia Cadenza
Wheel Alignment
$146 - $215
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The Kia Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Kia is $474, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Kia reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 10% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common Kia Questions
There are 6,169 related questions for Kia vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Kia questions.
Hey everyone, i drive a 2016 kia optima ex with ~101k miles. lately, it’s been having occasional starting issues....

After multiple thunderstorms everyday i finally went out to my car and when i opened the door a few drops of water...
Kia Recalls
Kia vehicles have 190 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
Kia Models
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