Used 2019 Kia Niro Consumer Reviews
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Good looking vehicle, but breaks constantly
ilia geltser, 01/17/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
73 of 87 people found this review helpful
I test drove the car at the dealer twice and it worked fine. Five days later, the shifting between electrical and gas engine modes is not working. Often, but not every time, when starting at the light intersection, the gas ending hits the clutch as if someone rear-ended the car. The car often stalls on the highway. The needle goes into "power" mode, but the gas engine does not even start. Already 3 weeks at the dealer, they can not fix the problem. Definitely, do not buy this model
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Great first car
Coach Herb, 01/06/2020
updated 07/09/2020
2019 Kia Niro Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I helped my 28 year old daughter select her first car and she adores this thing. She insisted on hybrid. We drove the Honda Insight, Accord and Clarity. She also drove a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and my 2014.5 Camry hybrid and ICE RAV4 from 2007. All of them had pros but the main con was they felt too big for her 5' 6" frame. The Niro fit wonderfully. It had enough zip for her and she loves the great MPH. In summer mid 50s and winter mid 40s. She loves dogs and calls it her puppy as the rearview mirrors/ears flap open and closed when approaching or leaving. The technology is awesome as she and her tech savvy webpage designed engineer boyfriend can attest to. The ride is not as refined as a Toyota or Honda in isolating road bumps but for her it is fine. The nimbleness more than makes up for that. Seat comfort is great on long rides. Storage is ok for her needs. Trips to the Shore with only 2 people is super. Visibility is wonderful and so far after 7 months reliability is flawless. Got a 3 year lease for an awesome deal.
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Grinding noise when I come to a stop
Funky, 12/17/2019
updated 02/25/2020
2019 Kia Niro FE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I would not recommend this vehicle!!! At first I was completely in Love with this vehicle! But then...First came there coolant reservoir..totally erupted all over the engine. Next was the water pump recall.. followed by transmission issue after check engine light on!!! And while this was all happening I have a grinding noise that according to my Kia dealer is normal!! This is not normal! All started after taking in for a simple oil change! 5500 miles ish. Took it in And they said that it was fixed. Then decided after I insisted on a test drive that it wasn’t fixed and that it’s a normal sound. I believe it’s a transmission issue as it only does it in automatic vs manual usage. I am beyond frustrated and honestly bummed that a car that ran so perfectly initially has turned into a hot mess. Save yourself some cash and buy something else. Cooperate has been unable to resolve Update- so after horrible customer service and a lot of just awful treatment.. turns out the customer was right! My Niro needed a new transmission! Do not let KIA push you around if your experiencing this issue! Hopefully I will not need another one once I reach that 5,000 miles on this new transmission!
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Don't buy Kia
John, 03/09/2019
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
73 of 93 people found this review helpful
This car does not start under 10 degrees and Kia has no fix. Mine has broken down 3 times because of the cold and they told me others have done the same. Yet they will not refund or replacement the vehicle knowing it has a defect that causes reliability issues. Also it is hard to talk to Kia consumer affairs they just give you the run around. Plus I've had to pay out of pocket for rental and cab ride to get to work and they have not reimbursed the expenses even though I'm entitled to this through the contract. Avoid Kia I'd rather be driving a Yugo. Just avoid Kia they do not live up to their word I'm just trying to let you know so you will not have to go through what I'm dealing with.
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Niro USB port/android auto issues
Branna, 07/14/2020
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the NIRO about a yr ago... 2019. I really like the car but recently the android auto cuts out & the USB port sounds warped when I'm using the flash drive. I feel like the dealership is blowing me off. I really want this fixed & don't want to worry that I'm going to blow my dashboard. I wonder if anyone else is having this problem?
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