Here's Why Kias are Crap

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Kia car review. Here's Why Kias are Crap, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Buying a new Kia. Is KIA worth it? Buying a new Kia. Buying a used Kia. Should I buy a Kia? Are Kias reliable? The truth about Kia. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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@scottykilmer Жыл бұрын

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@dfsdh432v9 Жыл бұрын

I've been saying for years Kia Hyundai use poor cheap wire harnesses which turn into electrical problems on the vehicles & now fires, I had a 16 Sorento what a nightmare almost everything broke electrical issues up the a** battery continually dying, moon roof wouldn't close just a disaster, they entice with the designs of the car but reliability eventually catches up to you... I remember Hyundai back in the 80s Pony Stellar were also disasters.

@AspectAlex Жыл бұрын

What do you think of Seafoam carbon cleaner? I have a 2.7l v6 ecoboost f150 and those engines are know for carbon build up issues. Haven't had any issues yet but want to prevent it sooner and keep my truck engine running healthy. Love your vids btw! They have helped me in successfully running an auto repair shop.

@arash4189 Жыл бұрын

Make a video about Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ✌️💯

@Jose-sy1je Жыл бұрын

Kia has 5 year/60k miles basic warranty! Others just give you 3 year/36k

@danielskills2389 11 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2023 Kia Soul, and the dealer assured me I wouldn't need a down payment, but now I'm terrified after learning about the recall for the 2023 Kia Soul. Having dealt with a problematic Chevy Trax 2016, I'm really scared of facing issues with this new car. I have a backup 2013 Tundra, and I might go to Toyota to see if I can trade in the Kia Soul for a Corolla Cross. While I do admire the Kia Soul's shape and style, I'm just not ready for the stress of another potentially problematic car.

@MsDarkshades Жыл бұрын

Had a Kia for 10 years and my mechanic thanked me personally he said thanks to my car he managed to build a a second level on his house 😅

@LionWithTheLamb Жыл бұрын

My Grandmother had a Kia for around 18 years. It was made from about 10 different junked Kia cars by the time she finally traded it on a Toyota.

@charlesdeblanc3386 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he appreciated all the warranty work on it lol

@MsDarkshades Жыл бұрын

@@charlesdeblanc3386 kia warranty disappears after the car leaves the shop

@davidparker7920 Жыл бұрын

@@MsDarkshades Kia warranty is 7 years and in 4 years the only thing that’s ever gone wrong with mine is the passenger side door mirror wouldn’t fold in when the car locked. It worked fine and could be adjusted...Kia changed it out under warranty, no problem. So far this car has cost me less money and been more reliable than a Toyota I had for years.

@MsDarkshades Жыл бұрын

@@davidparker7920 to each their own My experience with it was bad The idea from a a reliable car in my mind That won’t break if you are doing a trip with family and it breaks in the middle of nowhere That happened with my Kia 2 times after that I choose my family safety over that junk got a prado and never been happier it just work was it -3 in the morning or 40+ just works

@dwadd7528 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently in a dispute with Kia. The audacity they have, to tell me the problem is due to lack of maintenance, is disgusting.

@charlesjackson1700 Жыл бұрын

They do that all the time! That is their best ploy to avoid paying a warranty claim..

@YS-fr6nu Жыл бұрын

Any excuse to screw you over , cheap bastards , give the, 1star on google

@phatgringo2.0 Жыл бұрын

Fight them I did and I got a new engine and catalytic converter which cost them about $12,000!

@calholli Жыл бұрын

To be fair, you didn't maintain it well.

@Sonofiraq24 Жыл бұрын

@@calholli how do you know?

@alexc2013 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty! My spousal unit ‘22 Sorento just had this “transmission reprogramming” done, so hopefully it won’t take a crap. I told her I didn’t trust Kia and they still have a long way to go, but that’s what she wanted. My ‘13 Lexus GX 460 is still going strong at 100K and almost paid off. Sucks on gas though.

@jmnjmn69 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 Kias. 83k, 62k and new one W/3k. Zero problems. Left the big 3 because older two would already be out of warranty on Ford, Chevy or Dodge but have free 100k from Kia on power train and had constant electrical issues with Chevys, constant Transmission issues with Ford and Dodge is not for for Human beings. The thought that went into the interior quality, ergonomics and driver friendliness on Kias are so much better.

@guitarxy1948 11 ай бұрын

Since 2003, my wife and I have owned either a Kia or Hyundai, and with the exception of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, we have had no significant issues with any of them. They have been dependable and inexpensive to operate, but we have not put more than 97K miles on any of them and have taken very good care of them from a maintenance standpoint. The vehicles we have owned are: (2) Hyundai Santa Fe's; 2007 Sonata; 2011 Sonata; 2012 Sonata Hybrid; 2016 Sonata (leased); 2018 Sonata; 2016 Kia Sorento SX; 2023 Sportage SX (purchased in February, 2023 and a 2023 Sorento SX (purchased last week and immediately took it on a 2000 mile vacation trip). The problem with most foreign manufacturers (and American) is that their reputations are established early on, and if the ownership experience is bad in the beginning, it takes a while to repair the damage done. I'm 74 and I remember the introduction of the Toyotas and Hondas to the US. They were absolute pieces of junk and stayed junky for a few years, but then the Japanese got serious about building a quality and reliable vehicle. It took them a few years, but the image of Toyota and Honda changed, and most people recognized that both manufacturers built a darn good product. Kia and Hyundai are on the same trajectory, and it began way back in 2004 (Hyundai) and 2008 (Kia) when the 100,000 mile/10 year power train warranty came into existence. Automobiles, regardless of the manufacturer, are mechanical with lots of moving parts, and I am a firm believer in the idea that if you take good care of them, they will, by and large, take care of you. If you change the oil and oil filter and service the transmission by manufacturer recommendations, there is a high likelihood, your car will easily get 100,000 miles or better, but the key for longevity is maintenance, pure and simple.

@MachineGod69 Жыл бұрын

I work for yellow freight, I pick up at three different Kia dealerships every week. It’s all transmissions I pickup, to be sent out for rebuild.

@rustysteel8714 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ct! 👍

@mattbrawner7888 Жыл бұрын

I can’t stand CVT but all companies are having issues with them

@mattbrawner7888 Жыл бұрын

I’m driving one, but just changed the transmission fluid at 25k and never get on it lol. The only reason it’s my daily is because of the payment and it’s actually really nice cosmetically and interior is nice. I’ll trade it at 70k

@davidprodigy5833 Жыл бұрын

Ouch

@brileymitchell2632 Жыл бұрын

@@mattbrawner7888 yea under 100k as long as you don’t abuse them most cvts are pretty cool, Toyota has a particularly interesting one It starts off in a actual 1st gear but once you get up to speed it shifts into a CVT, The hardest part for CVT trannys is starting off, so a 1st gear eliminates most that wear I can see them lasting as long as regular transmissions then

@Graybear78 3 ай бұрын

As I told another Kia downer, I have purchased two Kia Sorentos, a 2017 and a 2020, both new. Both have been excellent vehicles, probably the best in its class that I have ever owned. Not one problem with either! Not one in almost 7 years! Too much smoke on the internet!

@1sinister80 25 күн бұрын

You got lucky. Eventually, luck runs out.

@Graybear78 25 күн бұрын

@@1sinister80 Then again, there are two sides to every story. The one from who knows from experience, and the one who likes to have a negative aspect to everything he talks about. After all, what kind of story would he have if it wasn't negative? For example, just look at the news media. If it isn't negative, it doesn't sell.

@1sinister80 25 күн бұрын

@Graybear78 I agree with you about the negative. I have had personal experience with Hyundai, the same thing different badge. Was not good.

@519garbageman2 Жыл бұрын

I have owned 2 kias, and both were having issues before 60 000 KM. luckily given the wild used car market the last few years I was able to unload them to dealers for close to what I had paid for them. Bought my wife and I each Toyotas instead.

@gree9963 Жыл бұрын

I had the worst experience having a Kia car. This was my first time I chose Kia because I liked the car that I was going to lease. The previous two cars that I drove were Toyota and they never ever gave me problems that usually an older car gives (one Problem on top of another). Imagine you trust the company, you get a brand new car thinking that “hey it’s a new car. I’m not going to have all the problems that old cars give" and then one day you wake up, your car is not starting, the next day brake lights don’t work, the following week another problem comes up.

@ChrisTopherBunnell Жыл бұрын

@@gree9963 Its a shame you didn't take it to the dealer for all service, that way things like Oil Changes are documented and they can't argue covering the 100,000 mile warranty.

@BabyGangsterIsMe Жыл бұрын

agreed, i got KIA sportage... engine got problem after 80k ... it sucks... never buy KIA again

@squawksquadstudios Жыл бұрын

@@gree9963 My Genesis has the same issue of randomly not starting. The battery checks out fine, but when it's cold it just refuses to start.

@realityunlimited1 Жыл бұрын

Had a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid up to 150,000 miles using it for Uber and Lyft. Had NO problems until about 140K minor oil drips, etc. Always use Mobile 1, did maintenance myself and did regular gas treatments. Oh, a major fuse went out, cost 200. That's it. I sold it for $7,000 at the $150.00 mile mark. Have a 2017 Kia Optima PHEV at 50k miles. Hoping to be similarly blessed.

@davidparker7920 Жыл бұрын

I have a Kia e-Niro (EV). OK there’s nothing much to go wrong with an EV but the car has been great to drive and own. I spent €520 on electricity last year over 19,500 km (I live in France)....to put petrol in the hybrid version @50 mpg would have cost around €1,850 for the same distance. An EV is really a hard nosed economic choice here and so far we’ve had no problems on long hauls around Europe.

@alexchevez6334 Жыл бұрын

Scotty I just wanna say thank you for all your help to everyone thanks for your honesty thanks for been very kind God bless you and your fam

@johntrench Жыл бұрын

Scotty, thank you for your generosity in sharing your decades of knowledge and experience, as well as your objectivity, your honesty, and your integrity. I wish I’d been lucky enough to have found your channel years ago, before I purchased my current vehicle, a 2004 Kia Sorento. I would have gripped my money tightly, and run the other way as fast as I could. I don’t speak Korean, but based upon my experiences, and bolstered by the information on the subject of Kia’s that you have presented in your videos, I am guessing that “Sorento” is Korean for “Sh*t Heap”. Am I close to correct? My admiration and respect for your top quality channel and content. Keep fighting the good fight!

@themachine8009 Жыл бұрын

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@peterterry398 Жыл бұрын

My 2011 KIA Optima with 236,000 miles runs like a champ and all options work !!!

@wazgoodjj 6 ай бұрын

I doubt that 🤔🤔

@MarkM58 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, I had a Toyota Corolla and when it was 4 weeks old the transmission took a crap and had to be replaced. Toyota tried to avoid replacing it and gave me a rough time for almost a month before finally I called the Attorney General's office and then they begrudgingly fixed it. I immediately traded it in and I will never buy another Toyota. My family has owned 8 KIAs and have never had a major issue with any of them. So, problems can happen with any car.

@rollinchevys6134 Ай бұрын

Exactly I have a 2017 Forte I bought new I still have I’ve driven it for 72k miles so far water pump was only major repair. I would never buy their GT line or their big SUV”

@melissawittman Жыл бұрын

My son and his wife bought a 2015 Kia. It had about 58000 miles and the engine just quit. Fortunately, my son was alone in the car and he was about 40 miles from my home. We got it towed to the Kia dealership. It took over 5 months to get a new engine shipped to NC from CA! Kia did rent them a car, but fought over the cost. It was awful.

@zach8963 11 ай бұрын

Hi Scotty, appreciate all the good information you give out. Thought you would like to hear about my dad’s 03 Kia Rio with 294379 and counting.

@dragosalincseplo1713 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty ! i have Kia CEED from 2012 1.6 diesel and i never have any problem with this car. I normally fix my car myself, lubricants and filters, I only change the tires with mechanic and do the front alignment in the same time ( 3 -4 years period) but the rest i never trust them. I have a big bill from the garage in 2014 mostly for oil change and all filters but when I inspected the car nothing was done, from that moment I fix my car myself. I’m extremely happy with this car seriously.

@robertdecuir5748 Жыл бұрын

Can't begin to agree with you on this one. I have now owned two Kia Souls and have had zero issues with them.

@kenmorrisproducer 8 күн бұрын

Same, my wife and I have 2015/2016 Souls and they’re the most reliable cars we’ve ever had.

@TheArchitectOfDreams Жыл бұрын

No more heated seats, No more computers, No more automatic windows, No more seat belts, No more cruise control, No more self driving cars, and No more Electric Cars. Bring back the 1993 Geo Metro and make it blue. I want 50 mpg and put the lead back into the gas. Sheesh.

@dude56884 Жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty! :) Great work and 'Thank You'! Dave, NJ

@masongama3096 Жыл бұрын

We've driven our 2011 Sportage 2.0 litre turbo for 9 years, got it with 60 000KM and other than the recall for the engine and recently a hoodlatch alarm sensor falt its been good and it now has 228000KM. Way past a good trade in value but not having car loan payments has been good too.

@factsmatter6980 Жыл бұрын

I loved my Kia 2016 Kia Sportage. I was a Honda and Toyota owner for years and on an impulsive buy I decide to go against my own advice and bought my 2016 Kia Sportage brand spanking new. I really didn't have a complaint about Kia until I was riding down the highway one evening and the car just lost power. After towing it away the mechanic told me that the engine was seized and it was a $7000 repair.

@fd4795 Жыл бұрын

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@1969cmp Жыл бұрын

Warranty?

@tocreatee3585 Жыл бұрын

@@fd4795 🤣🤣🤣

@willissudweeks1050 Жыл бұрын

Lol bruh you switched to Kia?!?!?

@ginog5037 Жыл бұрын

Buy a Mazda...

@senanfoutchedjev2401 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. Both of my vehicles now that I own are Japanese were made in the UK. Nissan Micra 1994, which still runs after clutch repair and Honda Civic 2006 are excellent cars with much less problems, compared to the cars from the Italian market, that is the market dynamic in Bulgaria. On the other issue about the Oil. If you mix non-synthetic oil with fully synthetic it might create an oil inside the engine like foam, with no lubricating values at all.

@EddieLeal Жыл бұрын

With so many manufacturers having problems with their cars as of late I find it difficult to find a quality vehicle that wont eventually have to be recalled for one thing or another.

@guitarxy1948 11 ай бұрын

Recalls have always been around, and it's unlikely that they will ever go away.

@courtneypuzzo2502 Жыл бұрын

never had a Kia but my parents have had 3 Hyundai's in roughly 20 years and had no major issues oh and my moms extreme low mileage 2012 Azera is currently worth 11K granted the model sold only around 200,000 units in the US when it was discontinued in 2018 where as for example the Toyota Camry sells around 300,000 units a year in the US and has done so routinely for over three decades

@wallypalmer4704 Жыл бұрын

My Dad has a 2013 Kia Soul that he bought new. Best car he's ever had. Zero issues.

@adl6907 Жыл бұрын

And just oil changes 😂

@Smellsmore Жыл бұрын

Agreed, 2013 Kia Soul with 97k and had no issues other than new spark plugs and battery, oil changed every 3k miles just to be safe

@jazzycat2990 Жыл бұрын

Same. 2012 180k miles frequent oil changes little to no problems

@adl6907 Жыл бұрын

@@jazzycat2990 kia 💩

@BonnieKay13 Жыл бұрын

I overhauled, fitted my '20 Model A engine to .001, she's snug, she's smooth. I'm using full synthetic 5-20, thousands of miles now and still snug, uses nearly no oil, it's working great and we'll keep right on using it, proof is in the pudding ... as they say.

@watchingdanny Жыл бұрын

I had an '89 Plymouth Acclaim. It lost reverse. I used to just push it in neutral whenever I needed to go backwards to park. Same thing happened to my brother's Neon and eventually to my Dad's Caravan. We all gave up on Chrysler products forever.

@bser3973 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@mgarc1960 Жыл бұрын

Too late Scotty, I have a 2015 Sorento, engine went out at 96K, Kia replaced it and the Heads for free. The worst part, it went out 6 months after I bought a Kia Sportage, so far still working, has 75K miles. I got a letter they will replace the engine if it goes out.

@jeffwilliams8990 Жыл бұрын

I worked on a construction addition to a Hyundai dealer in the Chicagoland area. Every car coming into the service bay had the front taken off to replace the motor. I’ve never see anything like it. I worked at a GMC Buick dealer as a service writer and the only issue I seen there was the shift to park issue on the GMC SUV’s with floor shifter. That was an easy fix the Hyundai Kia bad motor issue is gonna put all those cars in a junkyard

@TrippyMushrooms 4 ай бұрын

I have a kia now that just slowly putted out. Kept dropping power then left me stranded on the way to work one day. Im so financially strapped that i cant afford to do anythingwith it.

@cathypeloquin4798 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 Kia Soul with 234952 miles. It's time to replace ball bearings and sway bar but never had to do a thing but regular oil and brakes. Finally thinking of getting a new one.

@Loudes012 Жыл бұрын

Souls have been known to start on fire. Crazy recall and was all over the news. Don't do it at least get a new Ford.

@timothygibney159 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 and was worried it would break any minute as everyone tells me how horrible Kia is. I am getting a $4000 brake job done now and almost junked it at 105k miles if the the mechanic told me not to buy a newer car and if the used car market wasn't so horrible. Your post assures me I made the right move

@cathypeloquin4798 Жыл бұрын

Guess I was lucky. :)

@jameshepworth1955 Жыл бұрын

Depends what you get I suppose, I’ve got a 2015 Kia Picanto (made in Korea) and it’s been very reliable no issues

@timk8079 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Ford guy, but wife has owned at least a half dozen KIA's for over the past10 years. The only, and I mean ONLY, problem she's had was with a dash display module failing. So, one problem in 10 years and at least 6 cars, Ford and GM at their prices should be that reliable!

@user-kw8tf4ne2v 6 ай бұрын

6 Kias in 10 years? You would have best off getting 1 Toyota that would have last 10 years.

@bcgrittner8076 Жыл бұрын

British cars…I had a’58 Morris Minor 1000 years ago. Curious thing: The owners’ manual was a complete repair manual, as well. I referred to it regularly. At least the Morris Minor was easy to work on. Great gas mileage,too. I do miss it sometimes.

@Perich29 Жыл бұрын

My uncle had one which it was his first car I wander if Morris Minor should make a comback.

@marcomuiretta362 Жыл бұрын

What most Americans never understand that all early British cars have a feature built in the design to break down actually a popular concept for the UK motorist to break down on a picknick and wrench on the stupid thing to get home lol

@CrimeVid Жыл бұрын

Yes, we had the manual for the A75 estate and the rover 14, and they were real manuals.

@marcomuiretta362 Жыл бұрын

An old series 1 rover is a totally different animal than an old tr2 with a rubber Bendix in the starter designed to blow up so you can crank the bloody thing lol or what about Lucas electronics the real prince of darkness with the separate lead and ground for everything with apple cider shellac wires that would short our at the very hint of moisture lol. Ever wonder why early British and German sports cars had a set of wrenches built in ?? With a set of sparkplugs included....

@vicchecksitout9537 Жыл бұрын

I hear so many people say kias are crap yet my 2013 still drives like new at 223k miles no issues

@HDHQDIRECT Жыл бұрын

He doesn't know...he's a old man.

@davidestate Жыл бұрын

You are correct Scotty. We have 2016 Hyundai Santa Fa Limited which run perfectly until there was recall to check the engine and to make sure the power connections were sealed. We were lucky as our engine did not have the issue were the engine stopped on the highway or the car just went up in flames on the driveway. We did get a notice that we should never park our car on the garage after that letter received. We then purchased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Limited and have had nothing but problems with this the engine. Firstly there is a Class Action Suit because the engine is known to eat oil. This is the same issue we are having but since out car is located in Canada, Hyundai will not replace the engine even though the had to in the USA. We will never purchase a Hyundai or Kia again and will never tell a friend to do the same.

@vinceculum9873 Жыл бұрын

Have you replace the 15$ part pcv valve. Ppl are swearing that's the issue. As they clog up easily. What oil are you using

@mrpiecjohnson Жыл бұрын

I bought a used Kia Soul in 2019. It needed almost 5,000 dollars in repairs, including new spark plugs and a catalytic converter. It recently started burning oil, such that the dipstick didn't show any oil in the pan at 4,000 miles. Now, I'm reading that they're easy to steal, so some insurance companies won't cover them. I traded it in for a Honda CR-V, and the difference is startling. I learned my lesson, and will never again buy a Kia.

@cormaro13 Жыл бұрын

Should've went for a mazda , the Interior doesn't compare

@gregggoldstein3449 7 ай бұрын

Scotty I respect your oppinions, having 56 years experience. This is 2023 transitioning to 2024 and the Kia you are referring to is a 2022. I was searching for a more recent video about the Kia Sportage EX FWD SUV with 2.5 liter four cylinder engine, with 8 speed transmission. Naturally not much power with 187 horse power & 178 feet Lbs. of torque. But like the room behind the front seats and cargo space. Plus a larger fuel tank 14.3 25cty/32 hi wy A new review. I like best how it operates at night. The Projector LED Head Lights signals & tail lights. But the driver door doesn’t include a standard door light to alert other motorists a door is being opened. Seeing less models having this extra peice of mind. Once i decide between it, and the Buick Envista with 3 cylinder 6 speed trans. Same price range. I would prefer a compact spare tire option and better night drive lighting. Both have same disadvantages. But the Sportage has more leg room. Would like to see a review regardless if you think it’s a POS.

@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын

My 2009 Honda CRV had some kind of recall when I first got it and it was a transmission reprograming. I don't know what the issue was but I wasn't having any trouble and I still am not having any trouble 14 years later

@Secretsquirrel27 Жыл бұрын

SCOTTY I HAVE A GR COROLLA!! and a 2013 Tacoma 487k miles and counting. Only changed my alternator.

@ernieheinemann6951 Жыл бұрын

WRONG about the KIA. Worked in the Toyota/Lexus Facility for 17 Years. Bought a KIA 5 years ago, and it is equal to Lexus in every way. Quality is incredible and it runs as good as it did when we first bought it. Don't know how you can make such a generalized statement. I have also owned 35 vehicles of variable brands and it has outshone everyone of them.

@cormaro13 Жыл бұрын

Well the millions of buyers who experience bad bearing in the motors say otherwise, consumer reports and others say otherwise lol

@Tingtong-gg5oe Жыл бұрын

@@cormaro13 I live in Asia here OLD and new kias and hyundais very reliable 700,000 kms on original engine and transmission they are made in korea used as taxis. some minor problems with AC only which is covered under warranty, but they are not as good as toyota camry which are nearly indestructible but kia and hyundais here are very reliable and dont break down due to family use, uz end of the day your not driving the car like a taxi 24/7 in the heat and oil is cheap here so drivers dont even shut of their cars. they are excellent vehicles for family use American quality control might be poor.

@cormaro13 Жыл бұрын

@Ting tong wished they keep that quality when going to the states cause its not here lmao, you only have multiple class action lawsuit, bulletin board post, I've seen 5 kia in person just drink oil and blow up lol sorry but they can keep there crap Korean made products I'll stick with my mazda lol

@davidcampbell1899 Жыл бұрын

Well Scotty, hope your staying home nice and safe with the freezing rain. Texas is having a terrible time!!!

@michaeledwards8051 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, I have a '77 F250 300ci-6. Original - not rebuilt or long ago. Any problem using high mileage full synthetic oil or just use regular 10/30 and go on?

@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106 Жыл бұрын

Dang I bought an 2006 kia rio for $400 last year September with 57k on it. In good shape body wise. The car now have 64k on it. So far I have obviously change the timing belt, spark plugs, coil pack, change transmission fluid, air filter, pcv valve, oil and filter, cabin air filter and water pump since it been sitting up for 4 years not driven. Two weeks ago it shut off on me due to the camshaft position sensor. Replaced that. Overall it been reliable to me.

@MrFrankFurter Жыл бұрын

I have a lexus is200 from 1999. Had it seven years and never gave me problems. Your Kia sounds like a nightmare compared to my lexus.

@alekseyabramchuk6718 Жыл бұрын

175 000 miles on my Camry 0 issue this is a solid one

@ronbattiston2468 Жыл бұрын

I guess I am lucky. I bought a 2006 Kia Sedona three years ago for only $1,500 at a Kia used car lot. I then paid $1300 to get it fixed at a local garage. And for three years this Kia has been working excellent. Over the years I have owned dozens of vehicles and this Kia is the best one I have ever owned. Scotty you are usually correct but not on the Kia that I own now.

@film79 Жыл бұрын

Yeah my wife had a forte and now my son is driving it. 235k miles on it and it's driving fine. But it's a Manual, i would be nervous about driving a cvt kia.

@user-kw8tf4ne2v 6 ай бұрын

sometimes you get lucky

@eliahuweinstein Жыл бұрын

My daughter has a Pacifica. The hood rusted during the warranty period but the local Chrysler dealer in Lafayette, IN is in no hurry to fix the problem, claiming that the factory did not approve the work. What to do?

@joeyholthusen6495 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I sold my 2008 kia rio 5 with standard transmission after hitting 3 deer 🦌 , it only had 277,859 miles on it. I changed my own oil twice a year always with a good synthetic, spring and fall. Living in Northern Minnesota by Canada. Love my manuals transmissions. My chevy sprint died at 337,787 miles wtf? I didn't fix because the frame was rusted bad and was afraid of one tire going in one direction and the other going in the other direction.

@TrustNo-1 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know a lot about the quality of Korean cars. I personally prefer JDM and only manual transmission vehicles

@bryanwinter3289 Жыл бұрын

Love my 2020 KIA Sorrento. Last year before the Major redesign. Best car we have ever owned. 50,000 miles and still no problems. AWD with the 3.3L V6 consistently gets 27 MPG on the highway. Very comfortable ride. I believe the key is maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Yes, the 4 cylinder engines, especially the turbo 4 cylinder engines, are crap. I am a total believer in this design, and Kia should have never gotten away from it. Yes. Ours was built in America. Scotty, I'll bring this one to you, and you can put it to the test if you like.

@paulcwyuen Жыл бұрын

I don't agree Kia/Hyundai are that crappy otherwise Korea will have a serious problem with their road traffic since most of their vehicles are domestic. I rented one in Jeju and it rided smoothly.

@bryanwinter3289 Жыл бұрын

@chrisg7583 I have made numerous trips from the east coast to the Midwest, averaging 75 MPH on the interstates. Consistently 27 MPG.

@JonathanRandles Жыл бұрын

I had a 2002 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 V6 and about 62k miles when I bought it. I changed the oil and used synthetic oil, probably the first time the vehicle had that type of oil. I decided to change my oil again after about 1k miles before a long trip. When I did, the oil was super dark (BLACK) and thick. The synthetic oil seemed to clean out the engine. Not long after my oil pump was toast. For this reason, I hesitate to use synthetic oil on older cars, or in cars that have not ran synthetic oil in the past.

@letsdinit7284 4 ай бұрын

I drove across three provinces in Canada in a kia sorento 2016. Some parts were Hilly highways. After driving for three days, the engine temperature was warm. It was like a walk in the park for the sorento😊

@tylermckim7246 Жыл бұрын

2011 Kia Sorento 205,000 miles Oil changes Rear wheel bearing x2 Breaks Tires Batteries Radiator had small leak. No other problems has been a great car

@xcmskim4 Жыл бұрын

The Kia Sorento from Car and Driver was a SX trim so it had the horrendous 8 speed dual clutch (DCT) transmission. Hyundai/Kia DCT has so many issues with their DCT so avoid any models with DCT. Their conventional 8 speed transmissions are reliable. I have also seen a good history with Hyundai/Kia CVTs.

@andreadrake4890 Жыл бұрын

I don't want a hybrid minivan that sounds expensive to fix, what do think about the KIA Carnival minivan, I'm looking into a minivan, love minivans looking for the best one to purchase new, & keeping it until....

@beardedwonder1492 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Kia Soul Base (for 10 years now) with 185,000 miles….only thing I’ve had to do to it is replace the ignition coils….but it is a MANUAL….love the car

@forddriver8827 Жыл бұрын

Gday from Sydney Australia Scotty. The Kia Stinger sold as a 'performance car' have massive transmission issues here as well, the majority in the first 12 months ownership.

@LeadLeftLeon Жыл бұрын

Hmm what about Genesis

@robrown7656 Жыл бұрын

Kias and Hyundais are also being stolen in masses. A lot of insurance companies have started to refuse issuance of insurance policies for those types of vehicles.

@feartheturtle9618 Жыл бұрын

Try to keep up. The older ones. Since 2021, not a problem.

@constancewoida1024 Жыл бұрын

I must be the luckiest Kia owner ever-2014 Sorento V6 with 136,000 miles and no issues. Just regular scheduled maintenance. it was built in Georgia.....maybe because US built? I will say the paint did hold up, but it sits outside in Florida. But the car drives solid.

@broshawnwest Жыл бұрын

My wife has a kia Sorento. 2019 GDI .she bought it brand new. It now has 55,000 miles and loosing oil. What can we do.

@creepycrawler4690 Жыл бұрын

I thought they had 100,000 mile warranty on Kia's

@user-qb7qg2pp6w Жыл бұрын

Kia Automatic Transmissions have been junk from the start! I replaced on on a 4 year old Kia Sportage a few years ago under 70K

@debbriggs5811 20 сағат бұрын

I've been fortunate as i had a 2006 Sportage and its still running at 133,000. It was rated a good one at the time. Thanx Scotty!

@SaycoRa Жыл бұрын

There are motocycles with CVT transmissions. Also,Honda makes DCT,it's dual-clutch mechanical transmission but it works automatically.👍

@VictorTorres-kb1uk Жыл бұрын

Those little neons aren’t the worst lol. I had an 03 automatic that I payed $500 with 79k miles. Other than regular maintenance, it lasted me 5 years. Can’t beat that price! Now the neon srt4 is a different story. I bought one and that car was always broken needing something. Ended up getting rid of it and getting a brand new Corolla.

@richsweeney1115 Жыл бұрын

Should have gotten a used Honda.just as good, and more fun

@bobdole870 Жыл бұрын

The SRT4 was very reliable for the price. Problem is that kids got a hold of them and ruined the engines trying to make more power. It’s extremely hard to find one that hasn’t been modified.

@shereitte Жыл бұрын

As someone who had two sport bikes, and then had to give them up before he got married, that is some of the BEST motorcycle advice that I've ever heard. By all means, take the motorcycle safety course first! Some of the worst bikers out there are those who are self-taught or are taught by a friend.

@kevinc2332 Жыл бұрын

Second this. Ride safe!

@amadogonzalez2382 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2oo9 chevy aveo LT. I have put in 2 different catalytic converters. It still has a check engine indicating a need for a new catalytic. Now it was indicated that an original part is needed. At a cost of around 2 thousand, more than i paid for it. Everything else in it is new. What to do?

@stevenweiss2148 Жыл бұрын

Scotty please do a video on why THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY has the worst recall record as reported by various news outlets.

@TheopolisQSmith Жыл бұрын

We have a 2012 Kia Soul that we bought new. Although it just has about 90,000 miles on it and it has been almost flawless(one camshaft sensor). I hope it lasts forever.

@newchannel1220 Жыл бұрын

imaginaly car lasts forever😂😂😂

@willissudweeks1050 Жыл бұрын

I remember when me and my friends were 12 we didn’t want our parents to get Kia’s cause we thought they were crappy lol

@feartheturtle9618 Жыл бұрын

Like Samsung but now everyone wants a Samsung!

@LeadLeftLeon Жыл бұрын

Has a branding problem. Needs a better name than kia

@KenanTurkiye Жыл бұрын

Kia and Hyundai were like wooden clogs, they are much much better though (than what they were).

@willissudweeks1050 Жыл бұрын

@@KenanTurkiye It’s funny because we really didn’t know anything about cars either. We just had this idea of them being shitty and it turned out to be the case lol

@willissudweeks1050 Жыл бұрын

@@LeadLeftLeon Cause K.I.A = killed in action and that’s very apt hahaha

@thomasthompson2084 Жыл бұрын

When did the hondamatic come with a manual transmission my advice for learning to ride a motorcycle is start on a dirt bike

@larryschwartz8264 Жыл бұрын

Scotty: Are you sure the guy with the transmission breaking issue wasn't describing the transmission going into "limp in mode"?

@fedexpress14 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Anecdote. You’re better off with CR that actually collects statistics about reliability.

@williamcrawford4 Жыл бұрын

Of course you’re going to see all the ones that break, who goes to a mechanic with a perfectly good running car?

@Happy-zk5nr Жыл бұрын

Yeah but what brand needs repairs more often?

@z33thr33 Жыл бұрын

.... People who don't know how or don't want to put in the time to do maintenance, and are willing to pay for someone else to do it.....

@charlesbishop8960 Жыл бұрын

Someone must be a Korean fanboy. Kia/Hyundai are complete crap. Their GDI engines carbon up like crazy. A bunch of their cars don’t even have immobilizers which makes them easy to steal. Total trash

@zodiac909 Жыл бұрын

The point is how consistently do specific brands show up on his driveway.

@hugostiglitz47 Жыл бұрын

I have an appointment in 2 weeks for yet another recall for my wife's Kia, hopefully the last one before I trade it in for a Toyota o Mazda, in 2022 we had 2 recalls including an engine replacement.

@AspectAlex Жыл бұрын

@charlesjackson1700 Жыл бұрын

Not good for your catalytic converter and oxygen sensor... use a safer method to decarbe it.. I have seen them use that however they took the catalytic converter 📴 to bypass it.. a lot of trouble and work.

@89ayrtoncs Жыл бұрын

Use liqui Molly valve clean, fill your tank 3/4 drop a can of this stuff in there… then run a full tank without anything and after that tank, fill up 3/4 again and use liqui Molly jectron… I do this once a year on my 2015 turbo and it seams to keep carbon buildup at bay…

@martybrandon2212 Жыл бұрын

I've had 2 optimas been great no problem what so ever

@spiritualisrael007 Жыл бұрын

Same with my two Kia Fortes.

@XAMPOL Жыл бұрын

Nice with the 2.4L? My 15' sonata 2.0t spun a bearing a couple days ago ironically at 98k miles 🤣

@nodaklojack Жыл бұрын

Optima is USA built in Georgia.

@renkhachatoorian302 Жыл бұрын

Scotty mentioned driving a car with manual is fun. So true.

@cachesolo1534 Жыл бұрын

tricky at first but it's like riding a bicycle. Once you learn you'll never forget, and the reward is worth it in the end.

@scottp8461 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, Whats your opinion on a rusty 78 Chevette? Runs ok, 312 K, smokes a little but good pick up from a stop sign. 2500.00

@DavidDouglasToth Жыл бұрын

05 Hyundai Tucson 2.0, 238k on engine and trans. Lots of oil leaks and a/c electrical issues. Replaced radiator, alternator, mass flow air sensor, and ignition coils when they died. I do believe some models, engines, trans, are junk.

@kuyre2239 Жыл бұрын

Kia employee: Hey, boss, I've got another batch of cars that might catch fire. Do you want me to ship them over to those stupid Americans like we did the last ones? Boss: Sure: We don't care about America as long as they send their money to us in Korea. They love a bargain. Employee and Boss: Ha Ha Ha!

@asfdafasdfwfrg Жыл бұрын

sounds about right😂

@atmark666 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@dark6c159 Жыл бұрын

😂

@CDK_Angelus_Mortis Жыл бұрын

Scotty! I just bought a brand new Honda Accord Sport 1.5 Turbo. I heard using the sport mode/paddles will make the transmission break super fast! Is this true? I bought this JUST because it was a Honda and I wanted a reliable sports car that wasn't absurd in price like a Typer R

@JustinDaniels Жыл бұрын

A 1.5T Accord is by no means a sports car.

@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын

it is under warranty so you could drive it very hard and test it

@-nightraider-1169 Жыл бұрын

No it will break it…The CVTs in Hondas are pretty well made. Why would they offer a sport mode if it breaks the transmission super fast? I have a 1.5t civic CVT and I drive it all the time in sport mode. The paddles don’t break the transmission, there are many safeguards in place to prevent that from happening

@fromthebackofmymind Жыл бұрын

Aluminum radiator with plastic tanks csnnot be sealed with stop leak. Buy a Murray branded radiator, Stant radiator cap. Gates hoses, Premium thermostat. Flush out engine and heater core. Use backward compatible coolant. Purge out all air.

@frankie1524 Жыл бұрын

Hi scotty. I have a 2010 nissan sentra SR with 146000 miles. I was told its not worth changing out the transmissoon fluid and let itnride through. Im thinking of changing thentransmission fluid. Recommendations? Its an automatic

@slippinslidewayz Жыл бұрын

I love that motorcycle saying. It's true. I'm missing some friends due to that very point.

@wertz987 Жыл бұрын

Oh Scotty I Have a 2013 Sorento V6 with no problems. You think every car sucks unless it's a 94 Toyota 😆 🤣

@lawrencerasmus Жыл бұрын

Can you put a Chevy check engine light in a 71 VW bug ? I kind of miss it being on all the time 🤪

@truscusone Жыл бұрын

Have a 2014 Sorento. Cold air blowing out of vents. No heat. Has been checked by dealer and have been told the car needs a new heater assembly. $3,600. I got this feeling that is not the problem. Has anyone else had the entire heater assembly go out in a KIA?

@loyz8048 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, most car manufacturers nowadays have problems. Honda and toyota have many problems with their newer cars and are not better than the rest anymore. Kia and Hyundai sell close to 1 million cars every year in the usa/canada, of course, some will have problems.For 1 kia car in the garage shop, i see 100 owners happy with their purchase and having no trouble whatsoever.

@NissanAltimaGuy Жыл бұрын

Lol yeah I’ve seen it on k5 and telluride groups. Like 20-40 replacements on each group all under 30k miles. They’re the new Nissan when it comes to Transmissions 🤣🤣🤣 if you type in “transmission” on the 5th and 6th gen Altima it’s people posting pics of their Altimas reaching 100-200-300k miles lol.

@Peponlikespeson3684 Жыл бұрын

I currently dealing with my Hyundai sonata 2018 1.6t with a crappy clutch. Have gotten the trani replaced already for another pile of junk. Now just waiting for this clutch to give up and call them again.

@jklo1313 Жыл бұрын

When u recommend a straight drain and then replace filter and drain on a 22 forte??on my f150 drain @ 30k , filter and fluid every 60 after. No issues.

@Hoteod1965 Жыл бұрын

My Kia Soul 2011 got 240.000 kl and it still run good so stop putting Kia down 🤷‍♂️

@truly8065 Жыл бұрын

I have a Kia Sorento with 745,866 still running like new

@thomobrien1854 Жыл бұрын

This should be in a museum!!! 😮

@tocreatee5736 Жыл бұрын

luckiest man alive😁

@davidh7339 Жыл бұрын

@@thomobrien1854 Or, the Guiness Book of World Records.

@da8675 4 ай бұрын

I almost purchased a 2016 Kia Optima until I watched this video. Thanks for the heads up, guy.

@DonTSmith Жыл бұрын

I like my Kia more than I like Car & Driver. I've had a C&D subscription since 1971 and they let my automatically renewing subscription run out without telling me. Thanks alot.

@ethaneggleston2566 Жыл бұрын

2021 Forte GT-Line owner here. 56k miles on it already and no problems whatsoever. Kept up oil changes/filters, etc.

@vinodthespeedfreak4893 Жыл бұрын

These Korean cars are expensive to maintain. My aunt’s Hyundai Elantra is almost 20 years old and the cost to replace the engine mounting is more compared to my Volvo. Finding the parts itself is a real pain in the rear end

@r3games1985 Жыл бұрын

Umm it's 20 years old!

@vinodthespeedfreak4893 Жыл бұрын

@@r3games1985 my Volvo is 27

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

My 02 Elantra GLS has 186k miles on it and still running strong. Engine transmission are in excellent shape

@vinodthespeedfreak4893 Жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine that’s fantastic! My aunt’s Elantra is a 2005 model with 150k miles. Also on the original engine and transmission. Guess they really don’t make cars like they used to