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The Korean car industry, as you know, has long conquered almost all markets in the world. And, of course, one of the Kia models - this is the KIA Cerato - contributed its zest to this conquest. This car was not originally conceived as a top-class car and is designed for the average consumer, which accordingly affected the quality and durability of individual components and assemblies. Therefore, like other cars of this class, Kia Cerate, unfortunately, has a number of weaknesses, diseases and shortcomings that every future buyer needs to know about.

Weaknesses of the 2nd generation Kia Cerate

• Rear springs;
• The tensioner and the timing chain itself for cars with a 1.6 liter engine;
• Solenoid relay;
• Release bearing clutch;
• Steering rack;
• Water pump and thermostat.

Now in more detail ...

Rear springs.

We can say that the springs on the Kia Cerato are one of the weak points. They are not designed at all for the weight carried in the stern (rear passengers and cargo in the trunk) of the car. Accordingly, during frequent trips with a loaded rear of the car, the rear springs tend to sag or, in the worst cases, simply break. When inspecting a car before buying, it is imperative to pay attention to this nuance.

Timing chain tensioner for vehicles with 1.6 liter engine.

The timing chain is a fairly serious element of any car that requires constant maintenance and inspection. But in addition to the condition of the chain, in any case, it is periodically necessary to check its tension, and accordingly the tensioner is responsible for the tension of the timing chain. It is through the fault of the tensioner and the stretching of the chain itself that an unpleasant phenomenon can occur - this is a jump of teeth and, accordingly, a possible meeting of valves with pistons. Before buying, it is imperative to check the tension of the chain, or otherwise you will have to change it, but it changes, as a rule, together with the tensioner and it will cost more than a penny. The characteristic sign of a loose chain is the "diesel" sound of the engine.

Solenoid relay.

The retractor relay is another of Kiy Cerato's sores. Of course, we can say that this is a design miscalculation, but you need to know about this before buying. The essence of the problem is that the lubricant embedded in the retractor relay thickens significantly in winter and, accordingly, it becomes difficult to start the engine. Therefore, this car is not fully adapted to the severe Russian frosts.

Release bearing on vehicles with manual transmission.

An equally common problem with the Kia Cerato is the clutch release bearing. The crux of the problem is that very often the owners of Cerato struggle with the whistle of this bearing. And, unfortunately, until now there is no effective way out of the situation with a bearing whistle. Replacing or treating the surface with a special lubricant can help, but it is important to know that this will help, but not for long. When checking the car, this can be noticed, but in the future it will not be possible to eliminate the whistle for a long time. This can also be attributed to a design defect.

Steering rack.

If, for example, the resource of the steering rack of many cars is about 100 thousand km. mileage, then KIA Cerato has two or even more times less. Knocks and leaks of the rail can already appear when the car runs within 40-50 thousand km. after the last replacement or repair. Typical signs of a rack malfunction are knocks on the steering wheel when driving over bumps or in place when the steering wheel is rotated.

On the cooling system.

Considering that the 2nd generation Cerato has not been produced for three years already, the average mileage of the currently sold car will be from 60 to 110 thousand km. Therefore, within this range, the thermostat and pump may need to be replaced. It is important to note that these mechanisms are not weak points, but it is necessary to pay attention to this.

Disadvantages of KIA Cerato 2008-2013 model year

1. Weak insulation;
2. Low clearance;
3. Hard plastic interior;
4. Rigid suspension;
5. Crickets in the cabin after a run of 20 thousand km;
6. Some ergonomic mistakes.

Conclusion.

In conclusion, I would like to remind the saying that due to the shortcomings of this car "there are no comrades in taste and color." But it all depends on the individual requirements of the owner and on the cars previously driven by him. But it is important to know that the Kia Cerato is not a favorite of the positives among its competitors of other brands and models. The most important thing when buying this car is, in addition to the above-described weaknesses, to thoroughly check all the systems, components and assemblies of the purchased car yourself, or, ideally, at a car service.

P.S: Dear present and future owners, do not forget to describe your second generation Kia Cerato in the comments, indicating sore spots and shortcomings!

Was last modified: October 17th, 2019 by Administrator

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10 posts per article “ Weak spots and the disadvantages of the second generation Kia Cerato”

1. spring girls

   A very useful article. Indeed, almost all problem areas are illuminated. Add, if only, anther bumpers that rattle in the cold. Just changed the retractor relay. (Kia Cerato, 2009, 108,000 km. Run).

2. Alexei

   Kia serato2, 2012 mileage 110 t.km.
   The starter retractor relay has recently failed.
   changed the stabilizer rods by 60 thousand.
   "Crickets" settled in the stove,
   I remembered the front pads by almost 100 thousand. That's all for now!
   scored on the officials after the first MOT, bullshit guarantee.
   I change the oil after 10 thousand. The rest is according to the regulations.

3. Alexei

   The disadvantages include a very large turning radius (due to the small twist of the wheels).

4. Julia

   Kia Serato, 2011, 90,000 km. Passed 6 TO. I disagree with Alexei, the steering rack was changed for 40 thousand km under warranty. During the operation of the car, nothing really broke. Of the little things, if only: the buttons on the steering wheel jam, the handbrake, well, probably that's all. I am very happy with the car, I am not a racer, the equipment is luxurious, there is just enough. I change the oil every 10 thousand km. The trunk is really big, but you can't load it so much, since the springs are weak. A friend did just that, the spring burst. And since the car is good, I recommend it.

5. Denis

   Mileage 160000km. in the car, except for the brake discs, I did not change anything, and put the spacers on the rear springs. I'm happy with the car.

6. Peter

   Cerato 1.6 manual transmission 2011 mileage 117 thousand km. only changed the air conditioner compressor (factory defect). 100 thousand replacement links (consumable). THAT according to the regulations is not at the OD. I think all the positions listed in the article can be attributed to any car. The car is reliable and not whimsical.

7. Cons

   Serato 2011, 1600, 6MKPP, mileage 240,000km. For the first 20,000 I stopped recognizing the key (replacement of the immobilizer under warranty). 50,000 replacement of the front struts (put some Chinese, cheap, go to this day). 100,000 oil change in the box (just changed). 110,000 front pads (this is in Moscow!). 160,000 replacement levers. 180,000 the fuel pump was covered (a simple Boshevsky motor for 1.8 tr was supplied). 190,000 partially went through the chassis (thrust bearings, bones, tips, rear shock absorbers and little things on the little things (eg, rear pads)). 230,000 have ceased to buzz headlights. I don’t want to go to the OD, but for some reason the self-made women cannot understand where the electricity went to them. I just haven't done it yet - I'm driving 10,000 already (the left headlight shines normally, the right one “for myself.” 240,000 I'm going to change the timing chain, but there are no particular signs of wear. In general, I am satisfied, a normal workhorse.

8. Alexander

   Cerato 2012. 6vrgg / 1.6 / mileage 60000. Didn't change anything, some consumables. I'm happy with the car, no crickets. I think to go to the lift - there was a small knock, it looks like a rail. I changed 3 times bulbs. I put the spacers, I got up, it’s better to jump in the holes. Good luck to everyone and great personal happiness.

9. Denis

   Good day everyone! I own a 2010 Kia Cerate (Korean). During operation since 2012 (in my hands) I bought 34,000 km with a mileage, today the mileage is 152000 km. For all the time, I changed the timing twice and everything that comes with it. The steering rack is in excellent condition. Everything else is consumables (brake pads, silent blocks, anti-roll bar, shock absorbers in a circle with new springs). Changing the engine oil in 5-7 thousand. All other slurries according to the regulations. That seems to be all !!! In general, I am satisfied with the machine, I do not experience any special problems.

10. Rashid

    Very often tears, return hose, on the power steering

Kia Cerato / Kia Cerato general information

The 2nd generation Kia Cerato car for city life has been produced since 2008. In Korea and the United States, this car is called the Kia Forte. The car is distinguished by a discreet, classic appearance design, excellent technical characteristics and a high level of comfort for both the driver and passengers. The customer can choose from two petrol engines of 1.6 liters (126 hp) and 2.0 liters (143 hp) with a VVT system that regulates valve timing. The VVT \u200b\u200bsystem significantly increases efficiency and reduces harmful emissions into the atmosphere. All Kia Cerato engines are equipped with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

In Russia, the car is offered in three trim levels:
- Comfort
- additional brake light, rear fog lights, two airbags, anti-lock braking system ABS, child locks on the rear doors, central locking, immobilizer, steering column height adjustment, driver's seat height adjustment, heated rear-view mirrors, electric adjustment of external mirrors, electric front and rear power windows, tinted glass, body-colored rear-view mirrors, audio system with RADIO + CD + MP3, AUX and USB functions, six speakers, audio control on the steering wheel, air conditioning, on-board computer.
- Luxe (in addition to Comfort equipment)
- fog lights, side airbags + curtain airbags, steering column adjustment for reach, leather trim of the steering wheel and gearshift knob, electric folding side mirrors, automatic lighting control, heated front seats, light-alloy wheel disks, tires 205/55 R16;

Prestige (in addition to Luxe equipment)
- ESP stabilization system, rear-view mirror with automatic self-dimming, dashboard Supervision, anti-pinch function, climate control, parking sensors, SMART KEY system with start / stop button, light-alloy wheels, tires 215/45 R17.
The body of Kia Cerato is load-bearing, all-metal, welded structure with hinged front fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid (tailgate). Windscreen and rear glass (tailgate glass) glued. The driver's seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, backrest tilt and height, the front passenger seat - in the longitudinal direction and backrest tilt. The front and rear seats are equipped with height-adjustable head restraints. The backrest of the rear seat can be folded in parts in a ratio of 40:60.

The transmission is made according to the front-wheel drive scheme with front wheel drives, equipped with hinges of equal angular speeds. Front suspension type MacPherson, independent, spring, with anti-roll bar, with hydraulic shock absorber struts. The rear suspension is semi-independent, spring-loaded, with hydraulic shock absorbers. The brakes of the front wheels are disc, ventilated, with a floating caliper, the rear wheels are disc, with a floating caliper. Brake system equipped with a vacuum booster. The steering is injury-safe, with a gear-rack type steering mechanism, with a hydraulic drive. The steering column is adjustable in height and reach. A front airbag is located in the steering wheel hub. All cars are equipped with inertial diagonal and seat belts for the driver, front passenger and rear seat passengers. There is a frontal airbag for the front passenger.

19.11.2016

Kia Cerato of the second generation is one of the creations of the world famous German designer Peter Schreier. After his arrival at the KIA company, all cars of this brand received a bright design and a branded tiger grin, and Cerato is no exception. But the average buyer is more interested not in appearance, but in the reliability and practicality of the car, you must admit that no one needs a constantly breaking, uncomfortable, but beautiful car. Fortunately, KIA engineers managed to combine beauty, comfort and reliability, but there were some drawbacks, and we'll talk about them today.

A bit of history:

The first generation was produced in South Korea. In its homeland, the car was named "Kia K3" and went on sale in 2003. In other markets, the car went on sale in 2004 and under different names: in Europe, Australia, Brazil and the CIS - Cerato, in the USA - Spectra. According to a number of Internet publications, this model immediately became a "bestseller" and in many countries occupied the leading positions in sales for a long time. The second generation of the model was presented at the 2009 Los Angeles Motor Show. The novelty, in comparison with the previous version, had a completely new appearance, which corresponded to the new design concept of KIA cars.

If the first generation was produced in the sedan and hatchback bodies, then in the second generation instead of the hatchback they began to produce cars in the coupe body (produced since 2010). All over the world the model was sold under the name "Kia Forte", and in some countries, including the CIS, the previous name was retained, due to the desire of the representative office to save money on the promotion of the new model. In the CIS, the car has been officially sold since March 2009. Kia Cerato of the second generation was built on the cheaper platform "Kia Sid", and "" is also built on it. Compared to the previous generation, the new product has become slightly wider and longer. Also, the wheelbase has been increased, which has a positive effect on the stability and handling of the car. At the same time, the clearance was reduced by one centimeter, which in turn had a positive effect on aerodynamic performance.

At the 2009 Seoul Auto Show, a hybrid version of the car was presented, this concept Korean engineers equipped with a 1.6 petrol engine, and a 15 kW 20 hp motor, which is powered by a lithium polymer battery. It should be noted that such a battery was first used in the automotive industry. Unlike "", which has a big difference in appearance between the American and European versions, Cerato has only one difference - the color of the direction indicator in the rear lights (in the American version it is red, and in the European version it is orange). The second generation of the car was produced until 2013, after which the third generation of this model came to replace it.

Advantages and disadvantages of Kia Cerate with mileage

The paintwork, traditionally for cars from Korea, is very thin, plus it is made on a water basis, as a result, scratches and chips on the car body appear quite quickly. On copies older than three years, chrome elements begin to peel off, and paint on the trunk lid, rear doors, arches and pillars may begin to swell windshield... Despite this, centers of corrosion on cars in their native paint are extremely rare. Like most budget cars, headlights fog up with temperature drops, and their glazing is often covered with cracks. Due to poor quality seal rear doors, moisture gets into the passenger compartment in rainy weather.

Power units

This model is equipped with simple atmospheric gasoline engines - 1.6 (125 hp) and 2.0 (150 hp). European and American copies, in addition to the two engines listed, are also equipped with power units - 2.4 petrol (176 hp), 1.6 diesel (140 hp) and 1.6 turbodiesel (128 hp). Some car owners complain that after starting a cold engine, extraneous sounds are heard from the area of \u200b\u200bthe power unit. This sound is very similar to the clatter of valves, as a rule, appears after 50,000 km. In most cases, the source of this knock is the timing chain, or rather its tensioner, and if the tensioner is not replaced in time, the chain jumps, and then the fatal meeting of the valves with the pistons is inevitable.

When buying a car with a mileage of 80-100 thousand km, I would recommend replacing the tensioner along with the chain. Let me explain why, the replacement will not be cheap, about $ 200, but it will protect you from possible troubles for 70-100 thousand kilometers. At 120-130 thousand km of run, the engine starts to eat up oil, in order to eliminate this drawback, valve stem seals and rings have to be changed. In severe frosts, most car owners have difficulty starting the unit. This happens due to the fact that the grease in the solenoid relay is not intended for operation in frost, and as a result, it thickens strongly. With a mileage of 100,000 km, the starter, thermostat and pump fail.

Transmission

Initially, a five-speed mechanics and a four-speed automatic were installed on the Kia Cerate. In 2010, a small technical upgrade took place, after which they began to use a six-speed manual and automatic transmission. The manual transmission, closer to 50,000 km, begins to hum when driving in reverse gear, and with an increase in mileage, the hum will only intensify. To fix the problem, it is necessary to replace the clutch kit, in the official service they ask for about $ 400 for this. The release bearing on this machine is sound, so don't be surprised if you hear a whistle and a squeak while squeezing out the clutch. Replacing the bearing solves the problem for a short time, for a maximum of 15,000 km. Many owners, in order not to listen to the squeak, lubricate the bearing and fork area with special grease.

To the reliability of the four-stage automatic box gears no complaints, but the six-speed, can give an unpleasant surprise. So, in particular, the owners complain about a hose rush, which diverts transmission oil for cooling. The explanation of the problem is simple, for some time the production was supplied with defective hoses. In most cases, this defect was fixed under warranty. Also, after 100,000 km of run, the valve body and the selector sensor (inhibitor) fail.

Problem areas of the Kia Cerate chassis

The chassis, in comparison with the previous version, was significantly modernized - in front, as before, a MacPherson-type suspension was installed, but at the rear, instead of a comfortable multi-link, a non-killable semi-independent beam was installed. Knocks in the suspension of Cerato appear early enough, but you should not be afraid of them, since these inconveniences are caused by the detached boot of the shock absorber. The problem is solved easily and inexpensively, you need to install the boot in place and fix it with clamps.

Like most modern cars most often you will have to change the struts and stabilizer bushings, about once every 30-40 thousand km. The front shock absorbers, depending on the operating conditions, live 50-80 thousand km, the rear up to 150,000 km, but the rear springs can sag already by 100,000 km. After 60,000 km, you need to monitor the condition of the CV joint boot, since on many copies it is on this run that cracks appear on it, which negatively affects the resource of the CV joint itself. Silent blocks, wheel bearings, ball joints with careful operation will last about 100,000 km. The steering rack is very weak here and by 60,000 km, 80% of cars require replacement or repair.

Outcome:

Kia Cerato of the second generation is a reliable and fairly easy-to-maintain car. Despite all the shortcomings, Cerato remains one of the most interesting options in the budget up to $ 11,000.

Advantages:

• Design
• Low price for spare parts.
• Moderate fuel consumption.
• Roomy trunk.

Disadvantages:

• Weak paintwork.
• Weak insulation.
• Small ground clearance.
• Over time, crickets appear in the cabin.

(2004-2009);

Kia cerato ii
Specifications:
body	Four-door sedan
Number of doors	4
number of seats	5
length	4530 mm
width	1775 mm
height	1460 mm
wheelbase	2650 mm
front track	1557 mm
back track	1564 mm
ground clearance	150 mm
trunk volume	415 l
engine location	front transverse
engine's type	4-cylinder, petrol, injection, four-stroke
engine capacity	1591 cm 3
Power	126/6300 HP at rpm
Torque	156/4200 N * m at rpm
Valves per cylinder	4
KP	Five-speed mechanical
Front suspension	independent
Rear suspension	beam
Shock absorbers	hydraulic, double-acting
Front brakes	disc, ventilated
Rear brakes	disk
Fuel consumption	7 l / 100 km
maximum speed	182 km / h
years of production	2009-2013
type of drive	front
Curb weight	1236 kg
acceleration 0-100 km / h	12 sec

KIA Cerato is offered with engines of 1.6 and 2 liters, but the lion's share of sales falls on versions with a younger engine, especially since it stands out against the background of competitors with good performance and develops a maximum power of 126 hp. The Korean sedan can be ordered with both "mechanics" and "automatic", and both versions are selling equally well. Unlike hatchbacks of this class, which city dwellers are increasingly buying with a “automatic”, buyers of sedans still remain loyal to the “mechanics” - among them taxi drivers, summer residents and poor residents of remote regions, who often do not have enough money for “automatic”. The Korean sedan demonstrates vigorous acceleration dynamics - the idea that it would be nice to have a more powerful engine paired with the "mechanics" does not even occur to mind. There are no remarks about the clarity of the gear change, but it was not possible to get used to the not very informative clutch in a week of the test - there is always a risk of stalling at the most inopportune moment. The suspension is energy-intensive, but rather stiff and noisy, and the ground clearance is not the greatest - when parking, it is easy to strike the front bumper against the curb. On bumpy country roads, the KIA Cerato's suspension may seem a little harsh to many, but it actually behaves like most European cars designed for smooth autobahns, rather than the 19th century paving stones that our roads sometimes resemble. The advantages of the suspension include energy intensity: it is difficult to bring it to a breakdown. All other features are rather related to disadvantages: in particular, directional stability on a bad road is not the highest - you have to hold the steering wheel with both hands so that the car remains on the desired trajectory. But a powerful enough engine allows for safe and fast overtaking.