Used 2023 Kia Carnival Consumer Reviews
Used Carnival for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Carnival, so we've included reviews for other years of the Carnival since its last redesign.
LXS
Lucianna Respondi, 07/24/2022
2022 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is our 5th Kia. We love Kia and loved our 2015 Sedona we traded in for the carnival. This was the biggest mistake I made. The car is complete junk, you can tell or is cheaply made. Within the first 2 weeks my dashboard was coming apart. I had to take in it 3 separate times to get fixed, pay for a rental car. The tires seem to skip when you drive-no traction in any weather. The button to change a song/station is backwards. My bumper already looks like its coming apart for no reason. We got the rear entertainment system and even though the price is the same in all the carnivals-the LXS has the crappier model tvs that are useless. The seatbelts also on the bucket seats worry me because they look like they are going to tear out of the seats. We’ve reached out to Kia corporate MULTIPLE times and they do not respond. Stay away! We were loyal Kia customers and after this purchase I think I have to rethink Kia.
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2 years later
njcarnival, 10/28/2022
updated 11/04/2024
2022 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had the LXS for 6 months and 2600 miles so cant comment yet on longevity. Have had no issues so far. The LXS is a base model with fake leather seats. It has wireless carplay that works flawlessly. I walk in start the car my google maps open on screen and my music starts playing. The interior is really nice with matte panel with huge buttons. Very easy to use. It has remote start in the base model. Personally I love the manual tailgate. Engine is powerful and gets the car up to highway speed quickly and quietly. The best feature is cargo space. I've used it occasionally as a pickup truck with 2nd row easily removed and a tarp to cover the floor. We've been on a mini road trip and fit 3 suitcases, 4 beach chairs, and a beach wagon with all 3 rows up. The biggest surprise is the handling. It drives a lot better than my mazda cx9. Downsides are wind noise at highway speeds, cheap paint has minor nicks from flying debris on hood, and having to deal with Kia dealerships. MPG has been around 19 in city and 24 highway. Update after 2 years. The car had one issue. It had a check engine light because the gascap wasnt screwed in while filing. The dealership reset the light and I now turn off my engine when filling up. I haven't seen an issue since. My mileage is 10k so hard to tell how it will perform down the road. The car feels new. Seats are amazing. No real complaints.
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Not a minivan
Gregory, 06/07/2024
2023 Kia Carnival SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Kia Carnival looks like an SUV but have everything a minivan would have. This vehicle provides the driver with the best visibility I have experienced in any other vehicle I have driven. The Kia Carnival also has great handling and throttle control.
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Mini Van Man rides again!
Jim M, 10/26/2021
2022 Kia Carnival EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My wife and I recently retired and wanted a new, reliable vehicle for trips and everyday driving.The KIA Carnival is great people and pet mover with a smooth ride and comfortable interior. KIA delivers with a wonderful all purpose vehicle at a great value.
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Never buy kia carnival
M mamda, 12/05/2023
2023 Kia Carnival LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
28 of 42 people found this review helpful
I bought kia last year 2023 since now I want to deler ship a lot this car has door issue, electronic issue for light , recall also front screen cracked I off the technician say lots off cosmetic items made by plastic I have a extended warranty cover by but last time I pay for bulbs and door to fix now I went yesterday for same issue It's cover only bulbs and door not the screen it almost $1400 I been tried to go to dealer ship to fix if you looking to reliable van my suggestion to look something else