If you're planning to buy a used car on Oahu, I strongly recommend checking out Aloha Kia Leeward. IMO, be very careful when buying from a private party. Unless the owner has a recent, detailed inspection report from a reputable mechanic, you really don't know what you're buying. It's important to know what problems the car may have or what repairs were recently made. Major issues involving the transmission, A/C, or structural components can cost thousands of dollars after the sale. Find a dealership that stands behind the cars they sell. In my experience, an honest dealership that genuinely cares about customer satisfaction is worth a lot when buying a used vehicle. My experience with Aloha Kia Leeward has earned them my loyalty, and I would strongly recommend them over dealerships that simply want to make the sale and collect your money. In my case, I had an issue with the car after the sale. Even though the vehicle was sold as-is, the sales manager personally got involved and did the honorable thing by taking care of the problem for me. That really impressed me and showed me that they value their customers beyond the initial sale. Trust me, when you're buying a used car, having an honorable dealership that stands behind its customers makes a big difference. I'm very happy I chose Aloha Kia Leeward, and I wouldn't hesitate to do business with them again. Their entire staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional--definitely not the typical car dealership experience. Gianni, Kef, and Cliff, my deepest thanks to all of you for your kindness, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. read more

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We had a service recall appointment today at 11:00 a.m. I scheduled it about a week ago with Ashley, who provided excellent customer service and found an appointment time that worked perfectly with my schedule. I arrived around 10:50 a.m. on Friday, pulled into the service area, and was greeted by Michael B. He answered all of my questions, explained the recall service, gave me an estimated completion time, and reviewed all of the paperwork with me before I signed. He was friendly, professional, and communicated everything clearly. At around 2:30 p.m., Michael called to let me know my vehicle was ready for pickup. When I arrived, he went over the completed service paperwork and even walked me out to my car. As a nice bonus, they gave my Kia a complimentary car wash. My car looked fantastic--the exterior was spotless, and even the wheels were clean and dry. This was by far the best experience I've ever had at Kia Waipahu. Unfortunately, I've had disappointing service visits in the past (as I mentioned in a previous review), so this visit was a refreshing change. Michael mentioned that he's new, and I'm so glad he was the one who assisted us. His professionalism, communication, and customer service made a huge difference and completely changed our experience. We're born and raised here in Hawaiʻi, and we truly appreciate being treated with kindness, respect, and clear communication. Thank you, Michael, for providing such outstanding service. Keep up the great work! read more

Go see my guy, Ian Jackson. Never owned a Kia before and now my family is the proud owners of a 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX-Prestige all thanks to him. Originally went in to look at the Carnival as my family will be growing. Found good things about it, but the wife still wasn't convinced with the van. Ian ended up showing us the EV9. Still unsure about all electric. Then he showed us the newly designed 2027 Telluride. Wifey fell in love immediately. Long story short, we reserved the Telluride we wanted and ended up picking up in May 2026. Its only been about a week, but we love it. Communication and negotiations were great with Ian. We were close to not getting the trim we wanted, but Ian made it happen. So far so good with the service and products. I still keep in contact with Ian. Only time will tell with future servicing. read more

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TL:DR Sales department pays lip service when trying to sell you a car. Once you buy, any verbal promises are null and void. The only reason we went to this dealership and not the Airport location was they had the vehicle we wanted in their inventory. To start, I had some questions regarding leasing a Kia Niro, which is what we had previously leased with Aloha Kia Windward (now closed). The salesperson explained that there were options for leasing a 2025 with special terms and other options for leasing a 2026 with different terms and I was trying to understand what the differences were and she kept saying "as I said before" and then explaining it in a condescending tone. Bad start. That aside, I explained that I want to be able to "walk away owing nothing" with the lease completion on our 2022 Niro, before getting into a new lease. When you hear "walk away owing nothing", wouldn't you expect that after getting into the new vehicle, there should be no costs outstanding? The salesperson and sales manager agreed to that and we completed the lease agreement. Two months later, Kia Finance sends a bill indicating I owe for being over on the mileage, which I knew about and even told the salesperson when we were test driving the car. It was only a few thousand miles over so a total of about $900 was owed. They said that they didn't know the terms of my previous lease (term and mileage) so they couldn't estimate what the mileage overage would be because the deal was done at a different dealership, which I think is a lie. Why wouldn't a KIA dealership be able to check on a KIA lease, regardless of which dealership it originated from? When I asked the sales manager about covering the over-mileage payment, he said "it wasn't in writing so we won't pay for it", even though we discussed this with the salesperson and the manager prior to even test driving a vehicle. The "not in writing" clapback really ticks me off especially since they agreed verbally several times leading up to the transaction. I know legally I probably don't have recourse but this just reeks of stereotypical car sales antics. Get EVERYTHING you request in writing so they can't pull this BS. If my wife didn't really like the Kia brand, we would definitely shop at a different Kia Dealership. read more

The sales person Sasha was communicating with me over text about selling a car. Initially she gave good info but when I tried to come and see the car and let her know when that day, she didn't warn me that someone else wanted the car and had it sent to the other kia dealership which was actually closer for me. So when I made the long drive out to Leeward Kia 5 hours after i had texted her and she responded , only then did i find out then that it was being sold that day somewhere else. Ok whatever, that's the game. Then they call me back 5 min later (sales mgr) and tell me wires got crossed and it did get taken but the person missed the appt and didn't get sold and it was coming back. Long story short, it didn't make it back to Leeward Kia that night (they told me it would so I stayed around for 2 extra hours) so I went to Airport kia to check it out. I then found out why the supposed CPO car didn't get sold...the middle lcd panel was out and it had a check engine light on. I think the person who wanted to buy it at airport kia found that out and didn't purchase...and of course I didn't either. You can make your own decision on whether or not to trust Sasha and Leeward Kia but it appears that they tried to sell the car to someone else even though they told me to come and see it and I was misled about the condition of the CPO used car and will never do business with this dealership. read more

Uncomfortable customer service experience from the start. Set up an appointment to view a car and was bombarded with texts, calls, and emails from a team of 10+ people. They didn't answer my questions or reassure me about their current lot inventory. They pushed me to come in earlier to trade in my vehicle. All-in-all, never felt like I was being listened to or cared about in terms of my preferences. read more

Tried to get my trucks safety inspection, as I always have here, but suddenly there's an issue with the Insurance Card provided by Progressive that they just cannot accept. Spent the next hour trying to track down my agent and get a digital soft copy sent to my email. After downloading the insurance coverage declaration page, which includes all of my information and coverage, I thought we'd be good to go, but no.. As a matter of fact, NO! Not even the full declaration page could satisfy them, so I just asked for my truck back and left. - I was a loyal customer who used to always speak highly of them and refer everyone too.. I plan on doing just the opposite going forward from now on. All over a lousy $26 safety inspection, Thank for the wake up call. read more

Worse place to buy a car total joke customer service is trash took my car there for a warranty part they had my car over a month wouldn't return calls or update me Kia Waipahu is a total joke do not buy a car or do any business with them im only giving them a star because it's making me kia isn't even worth a star total garbage read more

Hubby bought a jeep in Dec. waited for the registration and safety check for 6 months. He called every month and they never told us they sent it to our old address from. 10 years ago. So the registration is expired, we need an updater safety check and we need to go to the DMV to get another copy of all the paperwork. Meantime he was pulled over twice for an expired safety check because we didn't have one due to not having the paperwork. When they finally told us that they sent it to the wrong address (6 months later) they told us it was our job to go redo and get all the paperwork. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I would rate it a negative 100 stars. Once they get the sale everything else is not there problem. Terrible follow through .UNPROFESSIONAL!! read more

You don't feel like they are trying to sell you anything that you don't need for your car (like other locations have). You can go in for your appointment and they're very welcoming and straight to the point of what your car needs and/or just what the service was, their communication is on point. I prefer this location and will continue to schedule all service here, as well as recommended to other others who have KIAs. read more

I ended coming back here to turn in my 2017 Kia Optima because the engine blew up, not literally but overheated and it was done. I was chatting with James, a very nice guy who sold me a used 2021 Honda Civic. I love the car I got but because I didn't have a down, my monthly is expensive. My Kia was only worth $100 because of the engine being damaged. Oh well. The customer service here is excellent but cars can be pricey. I honestly don't want to buy another car. I think this maybe my last car I purchase for awhile until my car is paid off. They have a nice waiting area with free coffee and water. A snack machine and soda machine in one. Bathrooms are located right next to the waiting area. read more

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A letter was sent to Kia's Service Manager. He never responded to the letter. We spoke with the General Manager, Roger More, about a week ago. He said he would call us back in a couple of hours. He has not contacted us yet. We will send him a written letter addressing the issues. This has been happening for several years. read more

Leaving this review for our salesperson, who was a breath of fresh air in this industry - Austin Davenport. He was professional, thorough, and knew his stuff when it came to the vehicle's ins and outs. Would definitely recommend asking for him if it comes to looking for a Kia on the Island. read more

Aloha Kia Leeward - KIA - Car Dealers Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Very concerning that their service center does not return calls, does not notice or care when a car is towed in (literally said they did not have our car even though we had pictures of it being towed and accepted on their lot). And once you are able to talk with someone, they are incredibly rude. Shitty customer service all around. Will never buy from Kia again. read more

I purchased a vehicle from Aloha Kia Leeward in June 2024. In reviewing my purchase documents later, I identified a $1,295 charge for a product called "Plad Tech." My concern is not with the product itself, but with how it was presented during the sales process. Based on the purchase paperwork, the charge appeared incorporated into general pricing categories and alongside language such as "sold as equipped" and "no add-ons," while only later appearing in a separate optional agreement. After reviewing the documents in 2026, I raised this concern with the dealership and requested clarification and a refund. During follow-up discussions, I was informed the product is "automatically added" to vehicle purchases and that it is nonrefundable. I met with dealership staff, spoke with the General Manager, contacted Kia Customer Care, and filed a complaint with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). The dealership ultimately offered a partial goodwill resolution of $250 and maintenance services, which I declined because I did not believe it reasonably addressed the concern. I also identified similar customer experiences at other Aloha Kia locations from 2024 and 2025 describing concerns that the Plad Tech charge was difficult to decline or not clearly disclosed. This review reflects my personal experience and documentation review so that future buyers carefully review optional add-on charges during the purchase process. read more

Really great customer service here. Brought my car by for a warranty evaluation they got me in immediately. Austin was the service advisor and was extremely helpful and professional. read more

Declining Customer Service Experience I've been a long-time customer at Aloha Kia Leeward, purchasing a used Kia Spectra and then a 2015 Kia Soul. One of the main reasons for staying with the Kia brand was its friendly service department and convenient location. However, after the dealership went through some business changes, the quality of customer service declined significantly. The familiar staff left, replaced by new employees who lack proper customer service skills. During my last visit for a battery change and safety check, the service was disorganized; no one confirmed the services I needed. Although the service time was acceptable, they forgot to perform the safety check until I insisted, and they also conducted an unauthorized oil change, which I didn't need. The oil change was charged on my oil package approximately 1700 miles too early. This experience has left me disappointed and considering ending my patronage and going with another make for a new vehicle purchase. read more

Just scored a 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid at a great price from Aloha Kia. Sales was typical with the pressure to buy today or "what is there to think about?" which I totally annoys me but I guess gives sales folks some creative freedom to make a sale. All was well until I returned today to give them a second key for my trade in but the windshield wiper flew off somewhere in Aiea and the check engine light was on. Was told that the truck had to go into the service bay and the service guy said that the truck was not ready to be released to the customer - me. Took about an hour of waiting in their nice cool lobby. Employees and sales folk are friendly even with my two dogs sitting with me. Truck was ready and wiper was installed and check engine light not lit up so cross my fingers its all good to go. 4 stars but more like 3.75 as I don't like the sales tactics or the typical finance experience of being sold an extended warranty but the guy was nice and decent and we traded stories of Big Island... maybe the localism helped me get out of there. Thumbs up for Leeward Kia. Felt I got a good deal and they were totally responsive to replacing the wiper and making a last check on the truck. read more

Aloha Kia Leeward - Area 51 gray and hybrid - Car Dealers Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Horrible service iv been waiting for my registration since April and have been hung up on asking for updates they don't know anything and keep giving the run around best advice stay away from aloha Kia if you want reliability read more

My husband took in my leased car for servicing yesterday, and it took over 5 hours. Not to mention he was there with my toddler son, and they didnt even let him get the diaper bag from the car. Initially they said it would take 2 hours max, so they went to walk around at nearby stores. When he came back 2 hours later they said the Kia honolulu people put a tire on wrong when it got punctured with a nail a few months ago so they had to redo that and told him it would take another hour and a half. When he asked if he could grab the diapers form the car they told him no it was already on the lift. Car didnt get done till over 3 hours later. They didnt even apologize for it taking so long. If that was the case they should have let us know realistically how long it was going to take. I am extremely dissatisfied with them and their service. Cant wait for my lease to be over, I am never going to kia ever again. read more

R U B B I S H ! ! ! Carlito with all kine excuses that they CANT fix a recall in our car. Brought us in 4x just to waste our time cause THEY CANT FIX the problem. Had to keep bothering them OVER AND OVER AGAIN to buy the parts for the car that came off at the freeway. Took them 4months JUST TO ORDER THE PARTS. I like the car but CUSTOMER SERVICE IS RUBBISH. read more

Had my engine replaced last year due to a recall. I was told to come back after 1000 miles for a complimentary oil change so they could make sure there weren't shavings and what not in the oil. When I got there the lady told me it was 120 dollars and I told her why I was there and she says "did you get that in writing". Had I known they were going to charge me 120 bucks I would have just gone to my regular person and saved a day off. Funny thing about the "get it in writing" because when I picked my car up after the engine replacement the workorder said "complimentary car wash" and there was literally a stain on the back of my car where you can tell someone poured a soda so getting it in writing means nothing with this place. read more

Extremely shady and unethical dealership. I recently purchased a vehicle and had them ship it from Hawaii to California. I asked the sales person, Raymond, to send me photos of all of the bodily defects. He sent me a photo of one scratch. I assumed that was reality and trusted him. HUGE mistake. When the shipper delivered the car to me in California, I was handed some paperwork that I had never seen. When Raymond dropped off the car to the shipper in HI, the shipper gave him a disclosure showing multiple scratches around every side of the vehicle. Raymond signed it. That disclosure was never given to me up front. This is a clear violation of business laws. The first time I knew about this extensive damage is when the car was dropped off in my driveway. I have since tried to reason with the dealership, even proving what happened, and they are standing behind their unethical sales person taking ZERO responsibility. I even spoke to their attorney, who is also acting in the same unethical manner, and everybody is literally saying "we did nothing wrong". I have proof that they did, yet they are still unwavering and offering zero compensation while simultaneously guilty of disclosure violations, intent to deceive, and I'm assuming various other consumer laws. Stay far away from the dealership. They need to be put out of business. Update: I just saw the customer service response below, and even the customer service team is being given the direction to not comply with business law. They are still taking no responsibility for their failure to disclose and their violations of multiple consumer laws. A refund isn't admittance of guilt, nor does it compensate for negligence. read more

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By far the worst experience I've had at a dealership. Horrible customer service. Blatant liars! Made an appointment 2 weeks ago for a transmission diagnostic for yesterday was told multiple times promised my car would be done today ready for pickup and told I'd be contacted in the morning because the work would have been done before closing Monday by Ashley. First off recieved no call, thought okay cool maybe they busy, called around 11 and transferred me and got hung up on multiple times then eventually spoke to a service advisor and said I'd receive a call back once Ashley a service advisor was done with a customer. Sat around until 1pm with no call back when I then decide to show up to the dealership. I arrive and speak with Jennifer (the individual who originally made my appointment) and explained to her the situation and proceeds to explain that from what she can see nothing has been done. I was in shock hearing this n asked to speak to Ashley since she had just stepped out. Finally spoke to Ashley after waiting for her return (10 min) and again ask what's going on with my car. This absolute TRASH LIAR of a SERVICE ADVISOR then says oh it was started yesterday but the technician working on it had to stop working on your car since he got tasked out to another vehicle and the FORMAN is NOW working on it. Ask how long it'll be n says won't be for another 2 days until id get my car back and stepped outside to cool down since this is ridiculous, one person says nothings been done and another it's currently finally being worked on. I head back inside to ask to speak to service manager to try n get a loaner since my wife and I have 2 vehicles and she uses our other vehicle for work as well and are solely relying on 1 car. Am made aware that the service manager stepped out for an appointment and will be back at 3 and it' was 2 already at this point leave my number to have the manager call me once he returns and told that I can show up at 3 as well. Waited til 320 for a call back and to actually show up. Wait another 30 min for this manager Frank to finally come out and talk to me (I'm aware he's in shop at this point due to the advisors asking to contact him that I've arrived) Once he comes out I relay again that on multiple occasions Monday morning I was promised and guaranteed that my vehicle would be done today with a full diag to what's wrong with my transmission, pretty much laughs it off and says there's nothing they can do about it since it's a specialty technician that has to work on it and they are so heavily backed and he's the only one that can do it. There's 2 technicians that work on big services like this made aware to me by Jennifer and Ashley. Says my car is still in queue and hasn't even been looked at and won't for another 2-3 days before I could even pick my car back up. Ask again for a loaner since we only have 1 car and wifey and I both have jobs that require plenty of travel for us Says theres nothing they can do. It's our own issue for making transportation work. My car isn't even up next in the queue to get worked on so tell them to give me my damn car back because this is ridiculous. Absolute trash service and blatant liars. Should've read the reviews before even taking my car into this location. That was my mistake but was told by other dealers only Kia technicians can diag it. Again I've had this appointment for weeks, guaranteed in person on day the appointment was made in person it'd be done in a day. And was told Monday morning it'd be done by closing and I'd have to pick it up Tuesday morning and lied to directly on multiple occasions. Meanwhile as I explained the situation to Frank and Jennifer on multiple occasions this ------ of a woman Ashley is in the back ground just laughing about me being in there asking what tf is up with my car since I can't get a straight answer. Absolute trash of a dealer smh. 4/27/2026-4/28/2026 read more

If I could give no stars I would. My husband and I came here to get a diag & recall done on our Kia Monday morning. We were told the car would be available for pickup on Tuesday - expecting to get a call from our service advisor. We have contacted the dept numerous times requesting an update, to then come to the dealership to find out our car hasn't even been looked at. As someone who used to work as a service advisor I am overly disappointed in the lack of honesty and communication from the service advisors handing off responsibility and blame to one another as to why my vehicle as not been looked at as promised. I do not trust this dealership with my vehicle and will not be returning. read more

Be prepared to deal with snakes and leaches and a 6 hour process (even if not going thru financing). This review goes to the snakes and leaches, not the inefficient process and negative experience we had. My mom asked me to come with her for the very reason she didnt want to be bullied by salesman. Before we went there my moms prediction was right. The first manager (who was the sales manager) is snake number one and latched his firm fangs, knew my mom was ready to buy. We asked him what he can do on the price. His exact words "Theres no wiggle room" my mom impatient and ready to go home, just rounded down and said "youre so stingy. Just make it 35k flat" even tho i knew we could do more esp when paying in full. Even tho he said he cant do it and there's no wiggle room and i knew that was a lie, sure enough he gave us a measly $300 discount for paying in cash. I never seen my mom so impatient. We already had the check written out, car chosen, we should be leaving. This was at 2pm. We were the last ones leaving with employees at 7pm. My mom was wandering seeking every manager were still there waiting. The finance manger said itll be just a few seconds. Since he said that it actually took 30 minutes. When we went in to the finance office he kept pushing my mom to buy the higher warranty. Without any justification, he kept asking "you shua?" "You shua?" "You shua?" He asked this about 10-15 times. I stepped in recognizing this guy is on commission leaching off the sale i said "SHE ALREADY MADE HER DECISION, YOU SURE? ISNT GOING TO CHANGE HER ANSWER. NO WONDER WHY THE LAST GUY TOOK 30 MINUTES INSTEAD OF A FEW SECONDS" "her son is a mechanic, theres not a single car i couldnt fix, we dont need extra warranty" then insulted us by saying "ho you guys get plenny money fo spend eh?" This place is highly inefficient. For example telling us we needed full coverage insurance even tho paying in full (which is not true) And there are a lot of negative details i am leaving out. But this review is for the snakes and leaches, just be prepared for a long day, and repeated upsell questions, high pressure sales, and lying sales man saying theres no wiggle room but will wiggle Literally every person apologized to us, from the general manager, to the salesman, even while we were waiting for the car, some random guy approached us to apologize to us. Why do you run a business with apologies. Highly inefficient commission hungry workers read more

Bought a Kia Sportage Hybrid over the weekend from Chelsea and had a great experience here. She went above and beyond to make me comfortable with the whole process especially after having been in a horrible car accident where my old vehicle was totaled and I was injured. I was very stressed with having to go through this while fighting with insurance and having to figure everything out, but the team at Kia and Chelsea were outstanding in helping calm me down, finding the right car and getting the whole financing down and out the door. With safety on my mind after what happened, Chelsea was very knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions, without pressuring me and still being very empathetic to my situation. I'd definitely come back next time I need a car! read more

Came in yesterday 4/25/26. Austin was our service advisor. He was super friendly, answered all of our questions. Kept us up to date with everything. Very helpful. This was on my 2017 kia soul. Kelly n Wayne. Thank you austin!! read more

Garbage dealership. Stay away trust me they never have your best interest or any that. Once sold they will ghost you, sent James plenty of emails with no response. read more

No customer service, no professionalism, no empathy. They do not care how long it takes to service customers; they only care about maximizing their profits. Wrote emails to complain about service to the service manager and the general manager. You guessed it... I got no reply. Leadership comes from the top down so I don't blame so much the line workers as I do the senior leadership. It's clear that their pay is not impacted by negative reviews. The ownership of this location needs a complete overhaul. It's an embarrassment to anyone in a service industry. read more

I'm not going to knock the Kia cars and SUVs, very stylish and sleek. BUT the service department sucks! Counter sales no problem but don't take your vehicle here. I dropped off my Kia Optima and Kia had it for nearly two months. Checked it in and was told about the diagnosis fee and no other charges. One week, two weeks and then three ,still no word . I called and called and called. Left message after message....nothing. Even when I would talk to someone I would be transferred to a dead end. I finally had to go there and couldn't get a solid answer. As to this day I am still dealing with Kia. The car has a mechanical issue and found out my warranty will not cover the repairs. But since repairs not car was not done, Kia wants to charge me over $600. Dollars for repairs. They didn't even do the repair. read more

I purchased a used Toyota Highlander. The moment I signed the purchase documents, the SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE! I paid for registration and they gave me the temporary letter. But, I never received the registration sticker or the safety check sticker. I called several times and spoke to several people, but always got the run around. They gave me only one key faub and said they would get the second for me, but never delivered. After several calls, they ended up telling me to go to Servco Toyota to order one. The salesman's name was Eric, but everyone I spoke to was NO HELP. I don't trust any of them. I would never recommend this dealer! read more

This is their service dept. They suck! I went in on January 9th this year to have them take a picture of my damaged tire rim to submit to Kornerstone enhance shield for repair. After 5 weeks of not hearing if my claim was submitted I called them 5 days in a roll and no one returns my calls. I finally called Kornerstone myself and found out Kia service never submitted the photo or claim. Thank goodness Cornerstone helped me file my claim and told me I could bypass Kia. Even their manager doesn't return my calls read more

We inquired with them about selling our car and after numerous phone calls and texts they said bring it in but even though they had been informed of the mileage by phone call and text they said it had too many miles. So why waste everybody's time? read more

Went Here For The First Time To Purchase A Vehicle I Seen Online & It Was Not What Was Shown In The Photo's. The Manager Gave Me The Run Around. Everything Was Expired & There Was Damage On The Side Of Car With Yellow Marks All Over. The Sales Lady Says Oh No It's Okay. No Its Not Okay. You Don't Post A Car For Sale When It Not Ready To Be Sold. The Female Also Was Saying She Was Being Harassed There Also. Not A Good Way To Sell A Car. read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE! Between Aloha Kia Airport/Nimitz & Aloha Kia Leeward, they're absolutely a joke in their customer service. They boast about their great service warranties. Part of why I bought my 2020 KIA Telluride. Good luck w/ using those warranties. Bottom line: It is not acceptable to leave your customer stranded! I've tried to reduce my review, but Yelp still tells me it's too long so I am resorting posting it via screenshot. Please read the photos for whole review. Hey KIA: You folks thought it was OK to leave stranded a First Responder in the middle of a Pandemic! You remember that! read more

Aloha Kia Leeward - 2 of 2 review - Car Dealers Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Don't know how this place is even running... walk in, no one at their desk- granted okay it's lunchtime, however, at least hold one person back. Standing there no one to greet me or what not, finally press the service bell & someone comes from around the corner. I'm there to buy a part, however no one is there to help me because their lunch is 12-1, wth. Parts hours does not state 12-1 no one available to assist. Unbelievable. read more

Went to looking to lease a new Kia Sportage based on ads by the National Kia brand. Was met with James quickly and we discussed what we were looking for. He showed up different trims of the Sportage. Once we found one, we discussed the numbers. We brought up the Kia National promotion. It was explained to us that Kia National does not take into account the cost of Hawaii and that they could not do that promotion. While disappointed, James worked with us to get us to the price point we wanted. After agreeing to numbers, we were handed off to Kev who expedited the finance process given we had a crying baby at home with Grandma and wanted to finish the deal. We were happy with James who was able to answer all of our questions and present us with each option as well as working with us on the price to get as close to the promotional lease price as possible. I took one star away for still not being able to meet that promotion. I'm not sure if it truly was a problem with Hawaii vs Mainland promotions but part of me felt it was a bait and switch. Otherwise had a great experience. read more

I will never buy a Kia again. The seat belts don't retract properly causing the metal belt part to hang loose after the person unbuckles and gets out which is causing damage to the metal buckle and the mental frame has dents now. It seems like it's a Kia thing not an issue specific to my Kia because I seen dents in all the Kia door jams I've been in. Service is a $hit show. Appointments for diagnostics are taking 3 months!!! No other dealer on island has a wait like this. Kia prides themselves on their warranty that by the way the extended portion no other repair place will take. So you want faster service you gotta go outside of the warranty and pay full price!! read more

Go elsewhere! I bought my Kia new from Kia Leeward in April and I have had nothing but problems with the dealership since. When I bought My car I was told it would be 90 days until I get my registration and my license plate. 90 days passed and I did not get my registration or license plate. I do understand that Hawaii is changing their license plates. However this was not the issue. The issue was the dealership not following up on my license plate. I ended up having to go to the DMV myself Wait in long lines and get my license plate and registration on my own. I was reimbursed however, I had to sacrifice my time on top of Kia many times. That was just one of the headaches that I encountered after my purchase. The second problem was that Kia never sent my title to my lienholder. My lienholder kept calling me and telling me that they do not have my title and that they cannot get a hold of Kia via phone email or mail. My lienholder kept calling me for several months after my purchase telling me the same thing. I called Kia and they were not responsive. Finally someway somehow my title got sent to the correct person but it Took a lot of time on my part calling Kia several times not being able to get through them And then calling my lienholder telling them I was not able to get a hold of Kia. The last problem I had, which is what prompted me to write this review (I was just gonna let it all go) I was told several times by my sales person that the advantage care prepaid service program would work anywhere in the US. I told the sales person that I was moving and asked him several times if the advantage care would work where I was going and he said yes, it works anywhere, Multiple times. Turns out The Kia dealership where I am now knows nothing about it so after four days of calling Kia Leeward and not getting through to them,I ended up calling Kia Airport And one of the service representatives there told me that that was a false statement and that the advantage care prepaid program does not work anywhere, Only other dealership. What?!! If I would've known this, I would've gotten my oil changed before I left the island. Not only has this tied up my time calling my Kia dealership where I am now, calling Kia Leeward and not getting a hold of them and calling Kia airport and finding out this news, but it's also very disappointing. Another fail on Kia Leeward's part. I am very disappointed customer and I have already advised my friends and family on the island not to buy from this dealership, but I would like to advise you the same thing as well to save you all the time in trouble that I had. read more