Vehicle report

2022 Kia Carnival

Fair price, market signal, reviews, and common issues — all in one place. Tuned to ZIP 43215 (from your location).

Fair price range

$16,150

$14,050 — $18,250

low confidence

Est. out-the-door

$17,971

$15,719 — $20,223

in Ohio (7.25% tax + fees)

What's shaping this price

  • Age (4 yrs)−$11,959

    13%/yr for midsize

  • Mileage (40,000)+$103

    8,000 under expected

Local market signal · 432xx

Avg days on market

43

from 12 comparable listings

30-day price trend

↓ 4.0%

cooling

Prices for this trim in 432xx are trending down — a buyer's edge right now.

Price over its life

2022 → 2026
$19.2k$22.2k$25.2k$28.2k$16.2k20222023202420252026

Anchored on today's Marketcheck typical price, traced back through segment depreciation to estimate what it cost new.

Next 5 years (forecast)

2026 → 2031
$9.2k$11.5k$13.8k$16.2k$6.9k202620272028202920302031

Projected from today's typical price using the segment's annual depreciation rate, with a small penalty for accumulated mileage. Rough forecast — actual resale value swings with the used-car market.

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Affordability72-month loan · Ohio · 1,000 mi/mo

Potential monthly cost of ownership

Loan + insurance + gas — the three big monthly line items.

Estimated monthly total

Loan + insurance + gas

$534/mo

  • Auto loan

    72 months · 10% down · 7.5% APR (national avg)

    $251/mo

  • Insurance

    Full coverage · Ohio average for midsize cars

    $90/mo

  • Gas

    22 mpg combined · $4.25/gal · 1,000 mi/mo

    $193/mo

Estimated payments — actual rates depend on credit, coverage, and driving.

Long-term ownership costsDepreciation + maintenance over 5 years, assuming 12,000 mi/yr

$12,601over 5 yrs

~$2,520/yr

  • Depreciation

    $8,101

    Segment: midsize

  • Maintenance

    $4,500

    segment ballpark

Depreciation projected from segment averages against today’s typical price; maintenance is an AAA-derived segment ballpark. Loan, insurance, and gas are covered in the Affordability section above.

Safety ratingsOfficial NHTSA crash-test scores + owner complaint volume20 NHTSA complaints

No NHTSA crash-test ratings on record for this year / model.

Safety recallsOfficial NHTSA campaigns for this year / make / model6 total
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

    21V908000 ·

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

    21V277000 ·

  • TRAILER HITCHES

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

    23V179000 ·

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

    23V236000 ·

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

    24V025000 ·

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

    26V232000 · Nov 4, 2026

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