- 2020 8 (2%)
- 2019 23 (6%)
- 2018 38 (10%)
- 2017 89 (23%)
- 2016 137 (35%)
- 2015 218 (56%)
- 2014 320 (82%)
- 2013 389 (100%)
- 2012 344 (88%)
- 2011 369 (95%)
- 2010 101 (26%)
- 2009 96 (25%)
- 2008 109 (28%)
- 2007 106 (27%)
- 2006 114 (29%)
- 2005 102 (26%)
- 2004 83 (21%)
- 2003 72 (19%)
- 2002 59 (15%)
- 2001 62 (16%)
- 2000 32 (8%)
- 1999 12 (3%)
- 1998 6 (2%)
- 1997 6 (2%)
- 1996 5 (1%)
- 1995 1 (0%)
The Most Complained About Kia Years
We've all had an off day, but automakers have off years. Whether it's a defective part shared throughout the lineup or a manufacturing process gone wrong, there are certain model years you simply want to avoid.
For Kia that's the 2013 model year. It has 389 complaints (and counting) with a whole slew of engine problems.
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