Kia drivers know all about the Kia warranty! In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons you chose to buy a Kia in the first place. Am I right? Kia is one of the very few car manufacturers to offer warranty protection far beyond the normal time and mileage. The car manufacturer offers a 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty. Because this warranty sounds so amazing compared to most others, you may not think you need a Kia extended warranty. I’d suggest otherwise. Take a closer look at the details of your warranty and see what is actually included. Once you reach the 5-year/60,000-mile point, your Kia warranty is actually pretty limited and many repairs are probably not covered. This could leave you to face unforeseen repair bills.
But are Kia repairs expensive? Let’s see what modern repair data says. According to recent metrics from RepairPal, Kia owners spend an average of $474 per year on maintenance and repairs, which is lower than the industry average of $652. While general upkeep is affordable, major powertrain component failures on specific older models can quickly rack up thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs once that 10-year factory warranty expires.
Common Kia Repairs
Carcomplaints.com tracks the frequency and costs of repairs by make and model. Their records show that the 2013 Optima, 2014 Sorento, 2013 Sorento, 2016 Sorento, and the 2012 Sorento have the highest number of complaints, with the following problems being the most reported:
- Catastrophic Engine Failure – 2012 Sorento
- Average Cost to Fix: $5,300
- Average Mileage: 73,000 miles
- Engine Failure – 2011 Optima
- Average Cost to Fix: $4,600
- Average Mileage: 102,000 miles
- Blown Motor – 2013 Sorento
- Average Cost to Fix: $5,700
- Average Mileage: 72,000 miles
These are just some of the numbers available on the repair costs for a Kia. Costs can vary greatly by year and model, so I recommend you research your specific Kia model to see what costs you could face. With Kia’s widespread “Theta II” engine recalls affecting millions of Optima, Sorento, and Sportage models built between 2011 and 2019, having coverage for catastrophic engine failure is more important than ever. Regardless of the average repair costs, all vehicles will break down eventually. According to a recent Bankrate survey, over 50% of Americans cannot afford an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense—like a major car repair.
A Vehicle Protection Plan from autopom!
But you can give yourself peace of mind and be better prepared to face unexpected repair bills! How? With an extended vehicle warranty or vehicle protection plan. Extended coverage can provide you with the peace of mind that you want by covering most of the cost of most repair bills. Plus, did you know that a Kia extended warranty or vehicle protection plan might just pay for itself with one expensive repair bill?
Even better, when you get a vehicle protection plan from autopom!, you get much more than just repairs but some great features and benefits.
Contact autopom! today for a free quote and let one of our friendly and knowledgeable agents help you!
