Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Cadenza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Cadenza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V137000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V190000 Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Cadenza has an average reliability rating. Main concerns are related to the braking system and engine. Recalls highlight risks of brake vacuum hose kinks and HECU short-circuit fires, reflected in reported complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Reduced braking efficiency
- Electrical issues
- Engine misfire
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Cadenza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.