When Kia first released in 2019, it started making headlines. Its spacious interior, capabilities, advanced safety features and impressive powertrain have made over 300,000 car owners proud. After several updates, he’s turning heads more than ever. But will it be the same a year later? What are the worst parts of owning a Kia Telluride a year later?
Fuel consumption
The Kia Telluride has an impressive powertrain. No wonder it was SUV of the Year in 2020. The base model has a 3.8-liter V6 engine that provides ample power. Combine this power with the all-wheel drive function and you can drive this SUV anywhere. Unfortunately, this engine is not known for its fuel efficiency.
or more. When the transmission slips, the RPMs rev up. You may also notice the dashboard indicating RPMs increase, but there is little acceleration at low speeds.
At times, the transmission can delay engaging certain gears, causing unnecessary revving and uncomfortable downshifts.
Transmission slips significantly increase the risk of an accident as it is not possible to maintain the required speed or the correct gear to match the speed level of the car.
The interior
The interior shouldn’t be among the worst parts of owning a . However, most materials are thin, feel cheap, and could degrade rapidly in a year. Sure, the ultra-soft seats on this car are comfortable, but something more durable like suede or Alcantara would be better. A few nice touches might make you think twice about owning this car.
Overall, the interior seems designed for a young man who likes to put his feet up while watching movies rather than a driver. While there are no issues with interior styling, is it too much to ask for the same level of detail to interior materials and trim throughout the car?
Chipped windshield
You’re driving down the highway, minding your business and enjoying the terrain, and suddenly your windshield is cracking or chipping, just like that, for no reason! Sometimes, the windshield may be hit by small obstacles and break.
Surprisingly, chipped windshields are among the top complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Between mid-July 2021 and October 2022, it received over 50 complaints about a broken windshield on the Kia Telluride. it investigated the automaker and even filed a class action lawsuit over the same issue.
Now, imagine the conduct of your windshield after driving your car all year!
Electrical systems
Owning a Kia Telluride is fun, but not so much when it’s full of electrical problems!
The problems start with the infotainment display going blank, hiding vital information, such as the digital speedometer, odometer and gear selection.
The car’s instrument cluster display screen may go blank or not show vital information, such as the odometer. Every car owner knows that this information is vital; without it, there is a greater risk of crashing. One possible reason for this problem is that the manufacturer used excess adhesive when assembling the motherboard.
Due to numerous complaints to NHTSA about electrical system malfunctions, Kia has had to recall several thousand Terrilide models to have the fault repaired ().
