Used 2016 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Cadenza, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cadenza since its last redesign.
Surprisingly a nice car but suspension issues
JF, 01/07/2018
updated 09/08/2021
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had the car now for a year and a half and much of what i posted previously still holds true. which is below, but i do want to comment on a few major issues that i encountered. Within a one month period i had both front strut assemblies snap on the car. Once while i was driving and the other while i was at a stop. It sounded like someone shot the car it was so loud. thankfully i was still under warranty and everything was covered, or it would have been $625 per side. Kia did take care of the issue without hesitation, but i was without my car over a month because of a national back order on the parts. Be aware, according to the service manager, this is a known issue with Kia. SO if you are buying one make sure the front suspension has been changed. Mine went between 35k and 38k miles. Update September 2021 Got rid of the car after radiator fluid started leaking into my engine and into my car. After having the car looked at I had a bad head gasket, which went at 63k miles. Of course this was not covered under warranty because I bought the car as a lease turn in with 12k miles. According to the Kia service manager, this is a known issue with this particular car/engine.
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Great Car
Dr. Stan, 11/10/2019
updated 11/13/2020
2016 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after a year of diligent study. So far it has completely lived up to my study, it is a great car. My neighbors all love its appearance, and they are Mercedes owners. It is ultra-quiet, I have gotten as much as 30mpg on the highway. It has excellent performance and provides a smooth ride. The electronics are superb even though I am an electronic klutz. I love this car.
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KIA Cadenza Sucks
Yvonne Huff, 06/16/2018
2016 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
KIA will screw you,when they get the chance. I bought a brand new 2016 Cadenza loaded,worst car,worst service,worst experience with a new car period.....Long story short,my car was in the shop 4 different times for the same problem over a period of just after purchase to a yr and a half. They finally kept it for 3mos and had to supposedly put a new engine in it. Little did I know they put a 2014 remanufactured engine in my 2016,,and then the same thing happens to it again. The escalation dept basically told me oh well cant ant wont do anything. I had an attorney look at it and because I signed a deal thinking my car had been repaired properly with a new engine,there is nothing that could be done any further. The dealership I bought it at wouldnt even take it in trade for a new one because they knew the history,and told me to my face they wouldnt take it and why.So now Im stuck with a car I cant drive and still owe alot on and have to have a new car for work because I commute over a 100 mi rd trip daily. So you can see why I need a reliable vehicle. This car had left me stranded 5 times the first time was three days after buying it!! So Im done with KIA!! I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THEM FOR ANYTHING NOR THE DEALERSHIPS IN LONGVIEW,TYLER,ROCKWALL TX!!!
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Average Joe
Mbjeke, 11/20/2015
updated 06/04/2020
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I traded my BMW for the all new 2015 Kia Cadenza. I did not make a mistake. This is car continues to impress me and my friends. Roomy, quite, smooth ride, and lots of luxury amenities that comes standard at half the price of BMW and Mercedes. Kia has step up to the plate with this car.
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Better than BMW and Mercedes
David M Stevens, 10/16/2015
updated 04/26/2021
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Superb handling in a Beautiful Package. Road Handling is a little stiff which reminds me of premium european sedans. We now have 15K miles on our 2015 Cadenza and have no serious complaints and nothing has broken. Additional sound attenuation would be appreciated but the noise level is better than most comparable vehicles. All in all Kia has hit it out of the ballpark with the Cadenza. This may be the reason that virtually no dealer has any 2015 models remaining unsold.
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