Kia Carens Issues — Page 2 of 8

Low mileage compared to expectations in Carens

Some owners report lower mileage than claimed figures.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Frequent refueling, Low km/l reading.

Engine becomes loud on highways.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Loud engine, Vibration.

Pedal goes deeper than expected before braking.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Rare

Symptoms: Soft pedal, Delayed braking.

Steering wheel vibrates on highways.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹7,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Steering shake, Uneven drive.

Road noise enters cabin at higher speeds.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Road noise, Tyre hum.

Battery gets discharged faster than expected.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹4,000–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Car not starting, Dim lights.

Doors sometimes don’t lock/unlock properly.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Lock delay, One door not locking.

Manual gear shifting is not smooth sometimes.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Hard gear shift, Gear not engaging.

Adults find third row cramped for long journeys.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹0 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Leg discomfort, Limited space.

Stock headlights are not very bright on highways.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2022-2025 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Low light throw, Poor visibility.