So, the first generation of Kia Ceed did not differ in high corrosion resistance of the body. At first, it was believed that problems with the appearance of rust were characteristic only for those specimens that were released before the restyling, but now it becomes obvious that the more recent Ceed of the first generation are not better protected from rust. Fortunately, the Korean company has drawn the appropriate conclusions. In terms of corrosion resistance, second generation cars look significantly better. There are simply no frankly rusty copies on sale. Strong spots of rust can only be seen on those Kia Ceed that have been extremely poorly restored after major body repairs. The least protected areas on the body are the boot lid and sills. Small “mushrooms” when operating a car in large cities, where road builders often use potent reagents, may appear on these elements after 4-5 years of operation. Fortunately, dealers often recognize this as a warranty case and repaint the item under warranty. But the body gaps, which shift over time and become far from uniform, Kia dealers turn a blind eye. As a rule, this problem is typical for the Ceed in the first years of release, the build quality of which is slightly worse.
Ceed owners do not have to rely on a durable paintwork. The body is overgrown with many smallest chips and scratches in just 2-3 years of operation. As the mileage increases, there are only more of them. Even a few chrome-plated parts cannot withstand our harsh conditions. In a couple of years, the shiny coating becomes covered with dark dots and becomes very cloudy. Another common problem in modern cars is soft windshield and side windows. On the Ceed, the situation is aggravated by not the most successful seals, which, when raised and lowered, now and then scratch the side windows. On most used Kia Ceed, the wiper trapezoid requires attention. It is better to lubricate it immediately after buying a car. Otherwise, the trapezoid will first begin to squeak during operation, and in the future it may even begin to wedge. In the worst case, if nothing is done, the worn-out trapezoid will have to be replaced.
Ceed owners face the first problems with the keyless entry antenna already with a mileage of 50-60 thousand kilometers. Often, after another 10-20 thousand kilometers, the antenna completely fails. Many complaints are also addressed to head optics lamps, the resource of which was not too large. However, the daytime running lights on a Korean car stop working even earlier. Even the reversing lamps, which usually get a glimpse of everything, require attention when buying a used Ceed. The fact is that the plastic in their sections tends to melt when it stays in traffic jams for a long time. The owners usually do not bother themselves with replacing damaged parts when selling a car. Much less often, owners of the second generation Ceed complain about problems with unlocking and locking the gas tank flap. Even less often, there are complaints about the leakage of the gas tank itself. But in this case, we are already talking about safety, so that even the smallest signs of fuel leakage should by no means be ignored. For small cracks, the problem can be solved by welding. But this is rather a half measure, since practice shows that after some time cracks form again. In this case, you will have to fork out to buy a new tank. The original tank will cost 25-30 thousand rubles.
Of the shortcomings that are not directly related to reliability, it is possible to note not the most successful washer nozzles. Their design does not allow optimal distribution of the washer fluid over the entire glass when the vehicle is moving at high speed. Occasionally, owners complain about doors that require too much force to close. Over time, Ceed begins to bother with the flickering of fluorescent lamps. After flashing the TSB comfort unit, the flickering disappears.
Low wear resistance of finishing materials is a traditional problem of inexpensive cars of South Korean origin. For example, the leather trim of the steering wheel is noticeably worn out already before the mileage of 50-60 thousand kilometers, and with a mileage of 100-120 thousand kilometers, the steering wheel often needs to be altered altogether. The seat padding is also not doing well. Foam rubber begins to lose its shape to the same 50-60 thousand kilometers. Under an overweight driver, to the mark of 120-130 thousand kilometers, the chair looks frankly seated, which is why many potential buyers decide that in reality the car drove 250-300 thousand kilometers, and before the sale its mileage was seriously adjusted. Often on the Ceed, the metal frame of the driver's seat bursts. Fortunately, the dealers of the Korean company, who are well aware of this weak point, easily eliminate the defect within the framework of the warranty. But on those copies that have already rolled out a 5-year warranty period, the owners will have to replace the broken frame on their own and at their own expense. However, even with an intact frame, the Ceed chairs will still creak constantly. But since the overall level of noise isolation in the Korean hatchback is far from outstanding, extraneous sounds will simply merge with the noise from the wind, engine and tires.
The problem with establishing the true mileage of Ceed is complicated not only by the rapidly aging interior, but also by the fact that for some reason not a single electronic unit of a Korean car records mileage. But, as a rule, Ceed owners are very careful and rarely refuse service from official dealers. Thanks to this, up to a certain mileage, the biography of most cars can be traced well. An exception is the Ceed station wagon. This version is still actively used by taxi services, and that's why there are many copies on the secondary market with a range of 400-500 thousand kilometers. Before the sale, it naturally miraculously decreases 2-3 times.
When inspecting a car you like, you should definitely check the performance of the seat heating system. Ceed's heating filaments are very thin, which is why they break even with slight deformation. As the mileage increases, the number of complaints about the buttons located on the steering wheel increases. Most often, a failed steering column slip ring is to blame for their poor functioning. Parktronics also have an insufficient resource. After a run of 100-120 thousand kilometers, it is worth waiting for problems with the heater fan. Fortunately, it can work with a characteristic whistle for a very long time, so even now cases of its failure are very rare. Of the minor troubles, one can note the exit of the speakerphone system.
The base engine for the second generation Ceed was a 1.4-liter Gamma family of 100-horsepower petrol unit. The second available gasoline engine also belongs to this family, but with a volume of 1.6 liters it already develops 129 horsepower. An order of magnitude less often in our country you can find a diesel version of the Ceed, equipped with a 1.6 CRDi power unit with a capacity of 135 horsepower. Structurally, both gasoline engines are very similar. The main difference between them is a different crankshaft with an increased piston stroke in the 1.6-liter power unit. Both gasoline engines use a metal timing chain to drive the gas distribution mechanism . According to the manufacturer's assurances, its resource is 250-300 thousand kilometers, but practice has shown that these figures are too optimistic. In real operating conditions, a noticeable stretch of the chain is observed even with a mileage of 150-170 thousand kilometers. After another 30-50 thousand kilometers, many owners are faced with the failure of the hydraulic tensioner, after which it will not be possible to postpone the maintenance of the gas distribution mechanism. Many Ceed owners note that gasoline units are quite noisy. In order to understand the cause of the noise and find its source, you first need to listen well. If we are talking about clatter or characteristic chirping, then they are usually emitted by nozzles and a chain. The source of the whistle in most cases is the alternator belt . With a mileage of 100-120 thousand kilometers, Ceed owners have to adjust the thermal clearances of the valves. Otherwise, the valves will start to make noise. A characteristic feature of Ceed motors is unstable idle speed and strong vibrations during operation. In most cases, after replacing the spark plugs and thoroughly flushing the throttle valve, the power unit starts working properly again. It's another matter if vibrations begin to manifest themselves when the engine is running at medium speeds. In this case, a visit to the dealer, who can update the firmware of the electronic engine control unit, is no longer necessary. Another possible cause of severe vibration is worn engine mounts. The weak point of Ceed are ignition coils , each of which, when replaced, will cost 1.5-2.5 thousand rubles. It is very easy to determine the malfunction of the coils: the engine loses noticeably in power and begins to tweak. It is definitely not worth postponing the replacement of obsolete coils, since this contributes to increased wear of the catalyst . Under normal conditions, the catalyst on the Ceed can withstand about 150-170 thousand kilometers. But you will have to start monitoring his condition much earlier. Small damage to the catalyst can appear even with a mileage of 100-120 thousand kilometers. And since the catalyst is located very close to the cylinder head, ceramic dust from it easily gets straight into the cylinders. As a result, the formation of scoring, a decrease in compression and a significant decrease in the resource of the power unit. Unfortunately, it is possible to identify a "dusty" catalyst only under the conditions of a specialized service. However, real operating experience shows that the problem of scoring on Ceed motors is somewhat exaggerated. The same taxi services have repeatedly proved that, subject to regular maintenance, the power units of a Korean car are able to hold out at least 350-400 thousand kilometers until a major overhaul.
Sometimes in our secondary market you can find Ceed, brought from Western Europe. In this case, as a rule, under the hood is a diesel 1.6-liter D4FB engine, which was also installed on a number of Hyundai models . The technical features of the diesel unit are two chains in the drive of the gas distribution mechanism and the presence of a Common Rail fuel system . The obvious advantages of a 1.6-liter diesel engine include relative unpretentiousness and efficiency, however, it was not without its drawbacks. The obvious weak point is the turbine, which often requires replacement even after a mileage of 100 thousand kilometers. The fact that the turbine is on its last legs will be indicated by an uncharacteristic whistle and a seriously increased oil consumption. The latter, in some cases, can reach 300-400 grams per thousand kilometers. It is even worse if the turbine starts to drive oil into the intake. In this case, it is close to a water hammer.
Considering that the mileage of used Ceed with a diesel power unit is unlikely to be less than 200 thousand kilometers, the fuel equipment, the EGR valve, and the swirl flaps are in the high risk zone. The situation is not improved by the fact that the EGR valve does not handle improper diesel fuel in the best way. As for the maintenance of the gas distribution mechanism, the upper chain can already stretch for a run of 100-120 thousand kilometers. To the mark of 200 thousand kilometers, the second chain will also require replacement. It is impossible to pull with the replacement of the chain in this case. In the best case, the chain will start rubbing against the protective plastic casing, in the worst case, it will jump over, which will result in an expensive repair. In the range from 150 to 200 thousand kilometers, the fuel rail pressure regulator will probably fail. With age, return pipes on the nozzles begin to leak, after which it is no longer possible to do without replacing the cracked pipes. The rest - no comment. It is interesting that the Koreans themselves estimate the life of a diesel engine at 200-250 thousand kilometers, but in real conditions, with proper maintenance, it can easily withstand up to 400 thousand kilometers.
The Korean company installed the same 6-speed gearboxes on the Ceed as on the Kia Rio sedan . Both the manual and automatic transmissions have proven to be quite good, although each of them has minor drawbacks. For "mechanics", for example, oil seals are considered a weak point, which begin to leak too early. This could be tolerated if leaks did not lead to other problems. If leaks are not noticed in time, oil will start to enter the clutch basket, which will cause premature wear. On many Ceed copies, oil leaks through the drive can also be found. Another typical problem is increased noise when driving in sixth gear at speeds of 100-120 km / h. Some owners had to face the hum coming from the box, already with a run of 30-40 thousand kilometers. Later it turned out that the source of unpleasant noise was the bearing installed in the box cover, the resource of which was extremely low due to insufficient lubrication. As for the service life of the clutch in a mechanical box, depending on the operating conditions, it can withstand from 100 to 150 thousand kilometers.
Automatic transmission Ceed pleases with the speed of switching. Among the disadvantages is the early appearance of kicks when shifting gears. Fortunately, with low mileage, you can get rid of jolts by flashing the TCM unit. Another thing is that the new firmware does not fix the situation for a long time: after a while, small shocks when changing gears again make themselves felt. In a word, a car with a "kicking" box should be checked very carefully before buying. It is possible that this problem is of a long-standing nature, that the increase in the service life of the "machine" does not contribute in any way. About 60-80 thousand kilometers in the Kia Ceed automatic transmission is an output speed sensor. Its contacts tend to oxidize, after which the box begins to go into emergency operation. Fortunately, the problem is not difficult to solve. It is enough to thoroughly clean the contacts, and then clean the box control unit from errors. A very important nuance: the Ceed automatic transmission is very sensitive to the level of transmission oil. Even if the deviation from the norm turns out to be quite insignificant, this will lead to increased wear on the valve body. Of course, many Ceed owners try to periodically check the oil level in the "automatic", but they do it wrong. The oil level will be determined correctly only if the car passes for some time, changing all gears.
There are practically no complaints about the reliability of the Kia Ceed suspension . Only the stabilizer struts are considered a consumable, which give up even after a mileage of 40-60 thousand kilometers. In our conditions, relatively few - about 50-70 thousand kilometers - are steering tips. A mileage of 100 thousand kilometers often becomes critical for wheel bearings . The original bearing is sold as one piece with the hub, so replacement is relatively expensive. There is no consensus regarding the service life of the shock absorbers. Some owners have to change them for new ones every 100 thousand kilometers, while others drive about 180-200 thousand kilometers before the first replacement. It is important to remember that the Ceed suspension contains camber bolts that require periodic lubrication. In addition, it does not hurt to occasionally check the condition of the anthers of the ball front levers. It is even better if the technicians lubricate the anthers with silicone at each maintenance, which will help prevent their early cracking.
The steering Ceed used electric power. Surprisingly, the owners of the Korean car faced problems with the steering almost immediately after the purchase. The plastic sleeve in the steering rack breaks literally 10 thousand kilometers. There were cases when, for this reason, the official dealers of the Korean company had to completely change the rail under warranty. Now, when most of the second generation Ceed have already left the warranty period, pulling the knot can be a temporary solution to the problem.
There are no complaints about the Ceed brake system . From time to time, only the anti-lock braking system sensors can fail, which the car will notify with the help of the ABS warning lamp, which comes on in the instrument cluster.
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