Very noisey motor .sounds like the big end bearings are going to fail
Don't get any help from kia Australia at all their not interested in it.kia kalgoorlie has replaced already oil pump and timing chain and all sprockets in motor, just goes to show you that everyone can hear the problem but they don't know how to fix it

Bad motor bad warranty service

Great van,plenty of room, average 7.6 litres /100 km on the freeway & around 9 litres/ 100 km around town.i was hesitant to purchase one as a mechanic I have worked on a few with engine problems, pre 2008 models with the rover 2.7 litre v6 are rubbish stay clear of them.2.9 litre turbo diesel are a Mercedes engine, the 3.8 litre v6 are the old Mitsubishi 380 motors.i have not come across any mechanical problems with these models so far. The carnivals that I service 2008 onwards are good and customers love them.since kia are now owned by Hyundai they have come ahead in keeps and bounds.

I have purchased 2004 carnival, it lasts with me just four months and then the engine blew up, my brother rented a 2009 carnival, and the heat went high suddenly. It has a real issue with engine, so I don't reccommend any one to purchase the Kia Carnival. And you feel all parts are weak in the car.
Roomy for the kids.
Engine issue and not strong.

Oil leaks........took us more than 5 days to locate the original oil leak.....engine compartment space compact and difficult to work on...spare parts is a problem to obtain in from KIA Darwin..
I like my KIA Carnival very much and would not like to change to something else, but the oil leaks is a big concern for me
Comfortable
Fuel consumption not very good

Having owned a number of people movers, Tarago, Voyager, Nimbus I find this the best of the bunch for our large family. As long as none of the issues strike that are referred to around the motor it is a great vehicle with some very good engineering. like the ease of rear seat removal and reinstatement and the huge boot space when the seats are in place. The dealership at Knox has been very good with the servicing and would recommend to anyone if assurances can be recevied from Kia around the motors.
Cheap, lots of power, reasonable petrol consumption
Only the spare tyre not being full size and concerns around other reviews on this site for issues being experienced.

Not really a fair situation considering the amount of money we have spent on Kia's overall. Will be more alert to details with next purchase.
great for transporting 7 people.
Catalytic converter in the 2006 Kia Carnival has been replaced once at 33,000 miles. Kia will not honor the 2nd replacement because car is out of warranty and was not in service with Kia for the 45,000. We were in the USA during that time. Also own a Kia 2010 Soul in the USA. So far so good, but will sell based on this bad experience. This has been a nightmare, and we have learned.

Very nice car. Every one of the family likes its spacious for people and matreials. Nice for travel except sometimes sound/ noise at wendy and open areas at as disert.
Chairs arrangment is one of the best. Remote control on all the five doors makes real comfort.
spacious, value for money, three A/C distributed areas.
No good A/C cooling while standing, Radio sound problem, Front wipers get misaligned, Sliding doors little misbehave, No GPS system

10 months old, would not recommend one bcause of a) faults with suspension (replaced struts & excessive noise from suspension bushes)b) electrics (doors, windows and rear tailgate failed)c) seat belt warnings (broken wire) and d) sunroof leaked from day one
third row seat suitable for adults, easy to enter and exit from third row. mid row flexible with three individual seats. good stereo (infinity,)clear dash and controls, good vision, acres of room
poor factory quality control, especially all items electrical, very thirsty around town.

Do not buy at any price or with any warranties _dont even accept if for free _it will cost you time money pain pls tell everyone .do you trust your fellow human being (who isnt angry enough at the injustice this family and others have suffered) or those glossy ads and soul_less profit machines behind them!!!!!!.
internal layout but this is not enough _dont buy it or even accept if free!!!!!!
everything esp engine that has been known to die as early as 30,000 kms
KIA and its dealerships are also akin to those psychopathic corporations with no morals scruples or duty of care esp to those of us who are most vulnerable ie families and carers

Same sad story unfortunaely Family of 6 hard woking family lied to by shifty car sales man aware of the growing problems with these vehicles and prepared to palm them off to unsuspecting Families,blown head gsaket after owning this peice of junk for less than a year not to mention the 5 other times the vehicle had to be serviced every one washing their hands of the responsibility

Same problem same outcome absloute junk car bad company