Minivans · KA4 generation
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It scores 66 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,358 to own, including $2,011 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Kia Carnival.
Reliability
66/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,011
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$23,754
$20,904 – $26,605, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
52
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (66/100) and the 2022 worst (41/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 44/100 |
| 2023 | 66/100 |
| 2022 | 41/100 |
No. It scores 66 out of 100, one of the more reliable minivans of 2015–2024.
It scores 66 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,011 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $18,358 over 5 years: $7,074 in lost value, $2,011 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $23,754 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (66/100) and the 2022 worst (41/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.