Is the 2004 Kia Carens a reliable MPV?

Hi there,

I'm planning to buy a car for our aupair. I saw a cheap Kia Carens (2004) I could buy from a dealer for €2,350. I'm wondering how economical and reliable this car is. I'm not sure Kia would have been as reliable then as it is now.

Alison Stone-Thompson (Wexford)

Mar 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Alison,

It should be pretty solid. Kia has always had a good reputation for quality and reliability, even back before the days of the seven-year warranty. We have heard of old-shape Carens having engine failure problems, but it’s a difficult issue to diagnose ahead of the fact. Just make sure it has a full (or at least close to full) service history.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe