Kia Mohave / Borrego

Kia Mohave was created to approach the elite of the mid-size SUV class. Design work on the new model lasted 29 months and cost 245 million US dollars. The main market was North America, where the SUV was called Borrego. Mojave was not sold in Europe. For Russia, it was assembled on the Kaliningrad Avtotor by the method of large-assembly from car sets supplied from the Korean Hwasong. The body size of the 7-seat frame SUV is 4880x1950x1810 mm, the wheelbase is 2895 mm, and the declared clearance is 217 mm. However, in the presence of metal protection of the crankcase engine ground clearance under it does not exceed 185 mm. The creators paid great attention to the functionality of the car, which is already standard on offer with three rows of seats, seating up to 7 people. The third row is easy to fold, thereby increasing the space in the trunk. In addition, the engineers have worked hard to make the Mohav one of the safest cars in the segment, providing the highest level of active and passive safety. This is confirmed by the maximum 5 stars in the crash test according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The standard equipment includes: front and side airbags, curtains, ABS with EBD, ESP stabilization system and anti-skid system. The newest feature was the Ascent Assistance System (HSA) and Descent System (DBC), which are very useful in difficult terrain.

Engines

The engine line consisted of 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder units. Top – gasoline V8 volume of 4.6 liters and a capacity of 337 hp was intended exclusively for the American market.

For Russian buyers, 6-cylinder engines were available - a 3-liter turbodiesel and a gasoline atmospheric with a capacity of 3.8 liters. 3.0 CRDi V6 E-VGT developed a power of 250 hp and 540 Nm of torque, and 3.8 V6 - 275 hp and 369 Nm.

The Kia Mojave with 3.8 petrol was the least popular. Some owners complain about the noisy operation of the engine in the first seconds after a cold start, which is sometimes accompanied by a low-pressure lamp of oil. Unfortunately, attempts to solve the problem by replacing the oil pump, VVT valves or the valve timing chain drive are in vain. After a while, the symptoms return. However, the sad consequences after such manifestations have not yet been recorded.

However, the chain of the valve timing is sometimes stretched after 150,000 km. To replace it will have to fork out for 25 000 rubles.

The chain drive of the 3-liter diesel engine is more durable. In general, serious problems with turbodiesel are rare.

After 150-200 thousand km can sway block of candles incandescent. The price of the original block is about 18 000 rubles. You can save by taking on repairs - you need to solder the conductors.

Sometimes due to wear of the bearing, the viscous fan of the cooling system fails. And interruptions in the operation of the turbine can occur due to a sludge-capped boost pressure sensor located in the intake manifold.

Transmission

Until mid-2011, diesel engines were combined with a 6-speed automatic, and then with an 8-speed automatic. The V6 petrol was equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

All automatic transmissions are ZF. Many Mohave owners complained from the start about rough switching (shocks). At first, in the case of contacting the service with such behavior, the box was changed under warranty. Later, the manufacturer got to the cause - defective electromagnetic valves. As a result, the machine was resuscitated by replacing solenoids (two pieces for 9-10 thousand rubles). Work in the third-party service is estimated at 7-8 thousand rubles, and together with the replacement of oil, the total costs will be 30-35 thousand rubles.

A few cases of repair of 6- and 8-speed automatic transmissions were already met at the interval of 100-200 thousand km. In a 6-speed automatic replacement usually required a hydraulic transformer (after 150-250 thousand km).

All-wheel drive system

In America, the Korean SUV was offered with both rear and all-wheel drive. Russian variations of the Mojava were both plug-in all-wheel drive (basic versions) and permanent. The transmission has several modes of operation - automatic, constant 4H or lowered 4L.

The standard handout box was developed by Borg Warner. Problems with the transmission may occur due to the failure of the dispensing motor (16 000 rubles).

The suspension bearing of the driveshaft wears out after 100-150 thousand km. The original is only assembled with a cardan, which, of course, is expensive, so after small improvements, an analogue is installed (3000 rubles).

Vibrations in the transmission can be caused by faulty crosses of the driveshaft (900 rubles for an analog). A number of Korean-built cars were affected by the service action to replace the front cardan (25,000 rubles).

At large runs, wear of the slats connection of the intermediate shaft is found at the connection point with the internal SRUS. A new intermediate shaft can be bought for 32 000 rubles, and the internal SRUS - for 10 000 rubles.

Walking

In addition to the spring suspension on the rear axle was used pneumatic. Many owners do not like the softness of the move (usually on springs), and they resort to alterations. Some introduce air pillows on the front axle, and others, in pursuit of reliability, get rid of the rear air balloons, installing springs.

The most vulnerable place in the regular air suspension is the body position sensors (6,000 rubles). They can fail after 50-100 thousand km, which leads to failures in the suspension. Most often, connectors (1800 rubles) are to blame, which allow moisture to pass, because of which contacts corrose. Experts recommend for prevention sealing connectors of pneuma sensors.

Pneumoballoons (from 11 000 rubles per analogue), as a rule, go 150-200 thousand km. The valve block is rarely let down (24 000 rubles).

Front hub bearings are brought to change at a distance of 80-120 thousand km. The bearing will cost 1600 rubles plus 1500 rubles replacement work. Since 2014, hubs with a built-in bearing have been installed.

Resource shock absorbers and levers - about 100-150 thousand km. During the replacement of the lower front levers or adjustment of the collapse of the rear wheels, difficulties arise due to the boiling of the bolts.

In the restyled Mohave (since 2017) there is a snacking steering wheel during a sharp rotation during acceleration. When contacting the service, dealers change the pump of the hydraulic booster, but this does not solve the problems. Inquisitive minds have gotten to the truth. The reason is because of the new pump. It differs only in one detail - a reduced reduction valve. After the valve is drilled, the disease recedes.

Other problems and malfunctions

With age, traces of corrosion can be found in the area of chrome linings on the hood and trunk lid. Worry can also cause corrosion of the code stamped on the frame.

By 100-150 thousand km, scuffles on the steering wheel become noticeable, and a pillow is pressed into the driver's seat, and clamps appear.

On the electrical part, ABS sensors are usually summed up, more precisely, wiring. As a result, the ABS, CAP and all-wheel drive system are turned off.

After 100-150 thousand km often fails the motor lock trunk lid. It is only assembled with a castle worth 15 000 rubles. Significantly reduce the cost of repair will help the “Chinese” electric motor, purchased on the Internet for 500 rubles.

Over time, the rear-view camera is handed over (1400 rubles for an analogue), or the screen of the head device of the regular multimedia can go out. The new “magnetola” costs astronomical money – 176,000 rubles. To restore the operability of the display will be able in the radio workshop after replacing the burned processor or memory (5-6 thousand rubles).

Of the minor malfunctions, it is possible to note the failure of the LED lights of the turn indicator repeater in the side mirror (3000 rubles).

After 100-150 thousand km often sums overtaking clutch generator (1600 rubles).

After 7-8 years, the tubes of the rear air conditioning system rot (16 000 rubles with work). Soon, the fan of the air conditioner radiator is also handed over (from 2000 rubles for an analogue).

Engines

• Unfortunately, attempts to solve the problem by replacing the oil pump, VVT valves or the valve timing chain drive are in vain. After a while, the symptoms return.
• In general, serious problems with turbodiesel are rare.
• You can save by taking on repairs - you need to solder the conductors.
• Sometimes due to wear of the bearing, the viscous fan of the cooling system fails.

Transmission

• Later, the manufacturer got to the cause - defective electromagnetic valves.
• A few cases of repair of 6- and 8-speed automatic transmissions were already met at the interval of 100-200 thousand km.

All-wheel drive system

• Problems with the transmission may occur due to the failure of the dispensing motor (16 000 rubles).
• At large runs, wear of the slats connection of the intermediate shaft is found at the connection point with the internal SRUS.

Walking

• Most often, connectors (1800 rubles) are to blame, which allow moisture to pass, because of which contacts corrose.
• Experts recommend for prevention sealing connectors of pneuma sensors.
• When contacting the service, dealers change the pump of the hydraulic booster, but this does not solve the problems. Inquisitive minds have gotten to the truth. The reason is because of the new pump.

Other problems and malfunctions

• With age, traces of corrosion can be found in the area of chrome linings on the hood and trunk lid.
• Worry can also cause corrosion of the code stamped on the frame.
• km become noticeable scuffles on the steering wheel, and on the driver's seat a pillow is pushed, and claws appear.
• Often the motor of the trunk lid lock fails.
• Significantly reduce the cost of repair will help the “Chinese” electric motor, purchased on the Internet for 500 rubles.
• The new “magnetola” costs astronomical money – 176,000 rubles.
• Of the minor malfunctions, it is possible to note the failure of the LED lights of the turn indicator repeater in the side mirror (3000 rubles).
• After 7-8 years, the tubes of the rear air conditioning system rot (16 000 rubles with work).

Despite the misadventures, many owners of Kia Mojave remain true to their choice, changing the old SUV, the same, but fresher. And there's a reasonable explanation. Kia Mohave is not as troublesome as it might seem after reading the review. The cost-to-maintenance ratio is well within reasonable sufficiency.

• Engines: Unfortunately, attempts to solve the problem by replacing the oil pump, VVT valves or the valve timing chain drive are proving futile. After a while, the symptoms return.
• Transmission: Later, the manufacturer got to the cause - defective electromagnetic valves.
• All-wheel drive system: Problems with the transmission may occur due to the failure of the dispensing motor (16 000 rubles).
• Chasing: Most often the fault connectors (1800 rubles), allowing moisture, which corrosive contacts.
• Other problems and malfunctions: With age, traces of corrosion can be found in the area of chrome linings on the hood and trunk lid.

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