Kia Cerato TD Questions & Answers

Idler pulley and tensioner

Kia had a recall for transmission wiring harness. Kia fixed ours and has not missed a beat since

Is your foot firmly on brake when engaging reverse?

When was the recall issued and for what models?

Hi Jacki,

It looks like an unusual problem. Haven't heard of it earlier. You should get it inspected as it is not the default behavior of the doors.

Got it checked by kia. To remove & replace catch & release cables they quoted me:
$767 parts
$357 labour.
Plus the $104 to diagnose the problem.

No. We haven't had an issue where the horn will not work.

Although to be honest, It's only been used a couple of times in 1 year that we have driven it.

take it to a reputable mechanic if it's out of warranty, could be intermediate shaft or just need the power steering fluid replaced and topped up to the correct level

Thanks
I am just trying to sort out my warranty and I think it is a little more serious tha power steering fluid, maybe intermediate shaft but will do thanks for the feedback

Kia gave me a new car warranty on my demo now they will not honour that warranty or cover the problem it is a cheap little plastic piece in the steering column that has been recalled overseas but not here the service manager did not even touch my car as he said he knew what it was and was under recall, but in his email changed to he had to fi d out! Had another person with me! But no luck there!

Sorry Theo, don't really know, never had that problem, but think best to ask dealer

Theo, I have seen such a problem and I had that many years ago in my Valiant Charger, normally it is caused through the plastic becoming dry and brittle; I was told by a mechanic that I should use a soft damp cloth and clean the dash at least once a week; there was at one time a special fluid that can be used to stop this brittleness, but that was years ago!

On modern cars, anything like this is either cause by direct sunlight or by constant heat; I think a trip to Autobarn might help, they are always cluey when it comes to these things.

I have 2010 Cerato and mine recently started to stall when I would start it, then it progressed to stalling whilst driving where I could only drive 20-30m before it would cut out and I would have to remove the key before restarting. Kia have replaced the computer at $2900 and I am due to pick it up.

Hi Jessy. That is a little higher than expected, given that the official comparison rating is 7.7L/100km for mixed driving. With a lot of city driving you always expect to get higher consumption than the published figure, so I don't think there is a major issue. You have Sports mode and Normal transmission mode available on that car so check that it is in Normal. The second thing I would do is set all the cold tyre pressures a little higher, to 34PSI. It will give you slightly better economy with no real difference in ride comfort. Next check that the brake pads are not touching the discs and holding you back. If you have had the brakes done recently, which is usual around your odometer reading, sometimes they are put in a bit tight with the clearances too low. You could do 5 or 6 hard stops from 60kph and see if you can wear the high spots off. (Check that there is no-one behind you first!)
With your low annual driving it is probably not worthwhile getting a full 4 wheel alignment since it would cost more than any potential savings. Save this for next time you replace the tyres.

Thanks for the reply.

I do drive in normal mode only. No brake related work has been done since I bought the car, so don't think that would an issue.
Tyre pressure is kept at 32psi, will try with 34psi,as suggested. Since my drive is very less so it will be long before I can consume another tankful to get results. Will update once I have them.

In the meanwhile other suggestion are welcome.

Jessy. We have the same model, we run 38 psi in the tyres,AC won't these days has very minimual impact on motor, also we run 98 octane fuel, better mileage and cleaner engine. Cheers.

Hi Angie, this sounds terrible. Keep pushing Kia to fix it or go to the ACCC and write a complaint to the Ombudsman and let this department help you. The issue should have been fixed a long time ago. My problem was never sorted.
I didn't keep mine long enough to notice this problem as I didn't do much night driving. Good luck!

I have the kia cerato 2011 sedan and my headlights keep blowing every 6 months. I've had my car just 13 months and I am about to replace them for a third time!!!! >:(

Hi Faye, it sounds like the switch/controller is malfunctioning on your thermostat on or behind your dashboard.....your car should still be under new car warranty so get Kia to fix it. In the meantime, try turning everything off...put your internal dash dial to cold, then turn your air con switch on....see if that helps.

My 2011 Cerato had not used any oil between oil changes and I think yours must have a problem.
Having had dealings in the past with other car manufacturers I would call Kia customer care or whatever the they call it and make a loud complaint and don't stop complaining until something is done! If you make enough noise and won't go away they will end up doing something especially if you threaten to put out a public post on face book asking if there are any other owners with s similar problem! Just don't give up if it is as bad as that it can't be okay.

Good thoughts thank you. Very, very disappointed in KIA and there attitude.

My 2015 Kia Cerato SLI started to use oil. I went to the dealer that services my car and the head mechanic suggested that I wasn't using the correct petrol. He said the car was built to run on high octane unleaded (95 or 98) anything less will lead to a carbon built up. Since then and changing petrol I havent had an issue.

I've been researching reviews if the 2016 model and found reviews for older cars. Just type in your search engine
review of 2010 Kia cerato 4spd auto sli limited
Good luck.

2010 Kia Cerato sli limited auto has been a great car have had know problem with it, also great and fuel.

You're probably looking at a TD model whereas mine is the later YD, so cannot advise, but make sure all general checks are made and the motoring club in your state is the best for advice. Also Google up used car reviews for the year model car you're looking at., generally however, from what I've gleaned from these reports they seem to be fairly reliable.

I have a 2o14 which is fabulous to drive great car and economy, just watch what you but externally

Hi Katie, I have a 2014 YD model which is simply brilliant, but sorry I don't know anything of the earlier model so may have to keep waiting for someone who has one to reply. Cheers, James