I believe everyone in this thread is either thinking about getting a Telluride or already owns one. I’m mostly curious what the current 2022 and 2023 owners think.
Right now, I’m driving a Toyota and have had no issues at all. Lately, I’ve been interested in Kia and I’m seriously considering a Telluride, especially the SX or Prestige trims.
While getting an oil change and tire rotation today, I asked my mechanic for his thoughts on the Tellurides, Palisades, and Highlanders. He said right away that he would never buy a Kia or Hyundai because they’re always in his shop with mechanical problems. He mentioned that they’re good for about 15 to 20 thousand miles and then they start falling apart. (Just his opinion, no offense intended)
Every car has its lemons, but does anyone have issues or regrets after buying a Telluride?
I’ve had two Tellurides so far, both 2022 SX models, and I haven’t had any issues. Plus, the warranty on these vehicles is really good. You get five years bumper to bumper
Casey said:
I’ve had two Tellurides so far, both 2022 SX models, and I haven’t had any issues. Plus, the warranty on these vehicles is really good. You get five years bumper to bumper
I’m not trying to take over this conversation, but just to add some details. Kia and Hyundai provide a 5-year, 60K mile (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, 100K mile powertrain warranty for the first owner. No other car maker in the U.S. offers this, as far as I know. But there are some rules: you really need to have regular maintenance done (oil changes, tire rotations, alignments, etc.) and keep proof of it. Also, you can’t make any changes to the vehicle, and the definition of changes can be quite loose. Additionally, most dealerships are independent and might play games regarding warranty services by adding their own fine print. For instance, they might require that you only have routine maintenance done by them to keep the warranty valid. Here is the official warranty info from Kia: https://www.kia.com/us/en/warranty
@Darin
I’ve had such bad experiences with local dealers that I won’t buy another Kia. They won’t cover diagnostics if they can argue it’s not under warranty. Then you’re stuck paying for a rental car while waiting (it can take a week) on them to figure things out. It’s ridiculous
@Clare
I’m going through this right now! I have three open recalls (two for fire hazards) and they only do recall work on weekdays. No loaner car available, and the dealership is booked out about four weeks for diagnostics. One of the recalls needs three separate appointments.
It took me six months to get something fixed because of all the ridiculous diagnostic procedures and scheduling issues. I’m honestly thinking about selling because I’ve had enough. The diagnostic isn’t cheap, either. It’s $175. It’s a shame because I love the SUV more than any I’ve had before, but with everything from the engine issues, screen cracking, torque converter problems, and burning oil, I can’t recommend it
@Dean
When my Telluride got totaled by a drunk driver, I decided to leave. I still find myself looking at Tellurides that I pass on the road—it’s a good-looking car—but I don’t regret choosing a different brand with a more reliable dealership experience. The difference is huge
My last two vehicles were Explorers. They were always in the shop with brake issues and problems with the transmission and transfer case. Even though the Explorer is the best-selling vehicle in its class,
I wouldn’t worry unless there’s a known issue (like the Kia Sorento transmission). Mechanics often have their favorites
My 2023 SXP is my first Kia. That said, I have a 2007 Hyundai Entourage with 275,000 miles that has been super reliable with regular maintenance, and a 2008 Hyundai Azera with 230,000 miles that also has had no issues with regular care. Both have the first-generation Lambda V6 engine. They’ve been great for me
Why would this mechanic see Kias with only 15,000 to 20,000 miles at his shop all the time? Most of them will still be under warranty and should be serviced by dealer technicians.
There are bad Kias out there, but they seem to be mostly older or cheaper models. I think the Telluride is reliable. Will it be more reliable than your Toyota? Probably not.
Right now, I’m driving a 2023 Palisade and it’s an awesome vehicle! I also have a 2015 Camry, which is great too
Ignore people who only have opinions based on one experience and look at things like consumer reports. You’ll see that the Telluride and Hyundai models are among the most dependable in their class, even compared to the outdated 4Runner with its 5-speed transmission and infotainment system from 15 years ago.
Reading the message boards, the most common complaints are about small details. Like, ‘I hate having to push a button to disable auto start’
My wife and I have a 2022 Telluride SX and we are having an issue with the heat not working when the car is idling. There’s a 57-degree drop in ambient temperature and Kia says that’s within spec. However, the used Telluride on their lot doesn’t have this temperature drop during testing. We have an ongoing case with Kia Consumer Affairs. This seems to be a known issue, so I hope the 2023 model has fixed it, but for now, I can’t recommend the car. Working with Kia in the service department has been tough. Also, we have a minor problem with the front parking sensors not registering sometimes
I had a 2022 S and now I have a 2022 SXP. Neither of them gave me any issues. I know some folks on here have had bad experiences though. I was skeptical about Kia at first, but the warranty gives me peace of mind. I wouldn’t have bought a Kia made before 2020. I helped my sister buy her first new car, a 2023 Forte GT Line, and she hasn’t had any issues with it so far
@Aubrey
The year 2020 seems pretty arbitrary. We have a 2019 Sedona with around 70,000 miles and no issues yet. Obviously, there’s a long way to go, but any clear lemon problems would have come up by now and it has the same great warranty as all Kias