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Major Problems with Kia Cadenza - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Cadenza model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2014, for instance, is the worst year for the Cadenza. Older Cadenza vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Kia Cadenza problems by years

Worst Kia Cadenza Problems

ENGINE
2014 Kia Cadenza July 7, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 24000 miles

Engine was making a noise and fowl odor from vents took to kia dealer after a wk they didn't know the problem said it was safe to drive back to las vegas from calif once we arrived we called local dealer they replaced engine so they said. then 2 wks later we get it back i began having site throat cough and severe headaches and later told my husband i thought it was gas i was smelling in the car we took it to the dealer they looked at it and said it was fine so we leave to calif ...

BODY
2014 Kia Cadenza April 26, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 8652 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia cadenza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a fractured neck and the passenger sustained back injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side fender and rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 8,652. updated 2/4/16 *cn updated 4/18/18*jb ...

CRUISE CONTROL
2017 Kia Cadenza June 21, 2018 Victims: 1 Mileage: 10000 miles

Tl* the contact leased a 2017 kia cadenza. while driving 65 mph with the adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. as a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the cervical stenosis and a herniated disk in the lower back that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where it was deemed operable. the dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the ...

What is the most common problem with Kia Cadenza?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Cadenza relates to UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cadenza years that are prone to issues with these components.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 ENGINE 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 BODY 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 WHEELS 5 AIR BAGS 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 STEERING 3 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 POWER TRAIN 2 SUSPENSION 1 TIRES 1 SEATS 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 TRUNK LID 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Kia Cadenza common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.