Kia CADENZA — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2014 Kia CADENZA

146 complaints (183% of segment average)

Main issue: ON SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 2014 AROUND 6:30 PM THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED AND CAR ROLLED FOR FEW FEET AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ALSO STEERING JAMMED AND DIDN'T MOVE. IT WAS STOPPED AND DIDN'T START BACK ON AND STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO CRANK IT. THE BATTERY WAS RUNNING FINE. DUE TO ELE

Safe to Buy

2019 Kia CADENZA

7 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2018 Kia CADENZA

7 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2016 Kia CADENZA

18 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2017 Kia CADENZA

43 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average