Reviews of OEM KIA shock absorbers

I have 24 SX -X line and just had the shocks replaced at 12k miles and my vehicle has never been driven off road .. look up Kia Telluride shocks and you will see a ton of issues and people on the 3rd set .

73k on mine, a set of tires, oil and filter changes every 5k, air filter and cabin filter every six months. two sets of rear shocks replaced under warranty.

Today (September 2025) I heard a something rattling from the rear, then a clunk and then the noise stopped. When we got home I got under to have a look I found that one of two bolts holding the top shock absorber mount was missing & that the other one was loose too.

This was my first car, bought 2nd hand during year 2016. Mine was 2.0cc 6 speed year built was 2012. Ive had eyeing this car for months before i took it.

Here's what best for me of this car:

1. Sporty looking, others in her segment only mitsubishi lancer was the top and i'll placed her seconds

2. Got paddleshifter as well

3. Steering felt really light, it was electric power steering

4. Rim stock 17" size, most other in her segment was 16". Again, lancer was 18" and Altis was 17" as well (but Altis still pricey of the same year)

5. 2.0cc was quick eventho this car heavy at her segment. Cruising easily goes to 160kmph and steering still felt sturdy

6. Audio system was okay-ish but change mine to aftermarket

Cons:

1. Fuel consumption is high, but not that too high

2. Spare part was easy to find around online/halfcut but a bit costly. Some people told me it was costly like owning a honda?

3. Shock Absorber prone to weak/faulty after 5 years of use

4. Small spare part mostly use plastic gear. Side mirror use plastic gear. The steering got small plastic gear(forgot whats it call) that will cause guk-guk sound when turning the steering but will not cause safety of the car

8 years as of 2nd owner I had replace:

1. Aircond compressor and radiator due to compressor failure

2. Rear wheel speed sensor

3. Front absorber two time changed (used OEM, not original)

4. Replaced stabilizer links due to bad rubber

5. Replaced belting and belt tensioner due to bad bearing

Sold it last year due to car upgrade. Still miss her tho..