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[Thirdbook]

Has anyone had a rock strike issue for radiator and ac/compressor screen. Someone on YouTube posted this; Check it out any thoughts?

Kia Telluride

So, the Telluride is a great ride, but it is becoming clear that it has a flaw. AC condensers and radiators are being punctured by rocks and debris that easily pass through the wide open lower...

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Thirdbook 2020 Telly SXP

 

[PittPa]

My thoughts: Its over-hyped. I don't think there has been as over analysed car to date as the Kia Telluride judging from the numbers of concern. It's not all bad, the buyers of this car seem to be media savvy and many items (both worth wile and worth less) can be brought to attention. It beats owners like Jeep and Jaguar owners who's problems could fill a phone book. But they don't seem to make any mention about this, at least as far as I know.

 

[Thirdbook]

PittPa,
Thank you very much, I was thinking along the same lines, if it was that big of a deal I think Kia would have fixed it on their best selling car ever.
Respectfully,

 

[Tellthemride]

Has anyone had a rock strike issue for radiator and ac/compressor screen. Someone on YouTube posted this; Check it out any thoughts?

Kia Telluride

So, the Telluride is a great ride, but it is becoming clear that it has a flaw. AC condensers and radiators are being punctured by rocks and debris that easily pass through the wide open lower...

voltshelf.weebly.com

Thirdbook 2020 Telly SXP

Yes, owners have had rocks damage their AC condensers on the road. It probably mostly depends on the road conditions in your area and bad luck. Doesn’t seem to be a widespread problem, or any worse than other car models with huge open grill designs.

Thread 'AC Leak. AC Issues'
AC Leak. AC Issues

But if you want to give an extra layer of protection to avoid an insurance claim and repair process, doesn’t hurt to install a protective grill mesh.

There are some DIY threads on this if you search the forum (cheapest option). Some have also added mesh protection to the upper grill where the Kia badge is as well.

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[Retired-TELCO]

I have picked up all the material necessary to do the screening from the inside (by removing the front facial cover). Once it is off then the rest is quite simple to do.