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Automobile possession could be blissful or painful, and there’s no scarcity of each. Whereas searching by way of the Kia Stinger Homeowners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a really colourful put up by a bunch member who goes by Haley Zeilmann. She purchased a used 2021 Kia Stinger GT Line and shares her two-year possession expertise in a fairly colourful method, which for the sake of being politically right, I’ve edited.
I made a decision to attempt to discover a resolution to the issues she is reporting and whether or not Kia has issued service recollects for any of those points. Here is the edited model of what Haley says about her possession expertise (you may as well discover the unedited model right here):
“I really like my automotive, however I’ve had nothing however points with this automotive since I purchased it. 2021 Stinger Gt Line. Brake points, and now it’s jerking like loopy after I step on the fuel, can’t even drive it. Additionally, a bizarre creaking sound after I flip and it shakes and jumps when it’s in idle. It has been one factor proper after one other with this automotive, but additionally the one factor I’ve carried out with this automotive is oil modifications. I’ve had it for 2 years and put about 70,000 miles on it. “
Lack of upkeep or a basic case of coping with a lemon?
A number of issues stand out from Haley’s put up. First, she doesn’t specify what number of miles the Stinger had earlier than the acquisition. Secondly, after 70,000 miles, some upkeep could be so as, other than the same old engine oil change. Kia says you must change the fluid of the eight-speed automated each 60,000 miles. Whereas not extraordinarily widespread, this might be a trigger for jerking.
Different group members recommend the spark plugs could also be a trigger for the jerking as they must be modified each 42,000 miles in response to the proprietor’s guide. Being a 2021 G Line, this implies Haley’s Stinger has the two.5-liter turbo-four engine, so that you solely want to vary 4 spark plugs as an alternative of six like on the three.3-liter unit. One other suggestion is to examine and alter the coils as they’ll additionally trigger stuttering and /or jerking.
In a Reddit dialogue, one member explains that it’s a design characteristic of the transmission, which reinforces efficiency by minimizing the lag between stepping off the brake and stepping on the accelerator. In accordance with one other discussion board member, who skilled the “situation”, a TCU remap solves it.
As for the creaking noise from the steering wheel, different Kia Stinger house owners have additionally reported this. In accordance with one other proprietor who posted within the Kia Stinger discussion board, the issue went away after the dealership changed the rear management arms, the sound of which was “reverberating round to sound just like the entrance”. That stated, it could actually simply as properly be a entrance management arm on its manner out, so I all the time advocate checking all 4 corners.
I feel Kia is doing quite a lot of issues proper, and the Stinger is one in all them, regardless of not being a gross sales success. I feel it sucks that the Kia Stinger is among the many efficiency vehicles discontinued in 2024, and whereas the mildly-spicy Kia K4 hatchback is all of the automotive most individuals would want, it pays for rising manufacturers like Kia to characteristic halo fashions just like the Stinger.
My recommendation for Haley is change the spark plugs and/ or coils, do a transmission oil change, and verify your suspension. In accordance with totally different retailers like Vehicles.com, and boards, most house owners are extraordinarily glad with the Stinger, usually giving it a most rating. Do you agree? In case you personal a Stinger, I’d be pleased to examine your expertise within the remark part beneath.
In regards to the creator
Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an knowledgeable in all kinds of automobiles. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency vehicles normally are his favourite section, which is why he’s consistently looking out for one of the best offers in the marketplace. Dimitar Angelov’s automotive ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and basic automotive restoration. Dim is pleased to get behind the wheel of any automotive and share his impressions. You possibly can observe Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.
Picture supply: 2021 Kia Stinger press launch
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