2002 Kia Sedona Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“12-23-05 the vehicle started to show reverse problems. Dealer was called and the dealer said that the manufacturer would not honor the warranty because I had not taken it to the dealer to have the tranny fluid checked. This was said without seeing the vehicle and after I had just been asked if I was the same person that had just had their tranny fixed. Many phone calls later, without any resolution, I took the vehicle to be fixed at a cost of $2400.”

“We bought a van that was delivered from portland oregon to our home in lynden washington about 10:30 pm the next day my wife proceeded to check the vehicle fluids, clean the vehicle, ect . Then apon that found the fluids to be low and not serviced. She my wife then called the car lot talked to the sales manager, he professed that it had been serviced and when my wife explained her discovery he then told her to take it to jiffy lube and the car lot would pay for it to be done. …”

“While driving on highway with heat on, the air stopped blowing into the car from the vents even though we could hear the blower motor running. This started october 4, 2003 and still has not been fixed as of june 2004.even though we have had the car in the repair shop 11 times. We have been placed in very dangerous situations because of this. During the winter, when the blower would quit, the windows would fog up or freeze up immediately. We couldn't even see to get the car off the road. …”

“At 64,000 miles the transmission fails to reverse. Kia will not repair under warranty. Peak Kia GM says that if you drive in colorado you should follow the severe driving maintenance schedule and change fluid every 30,000 miles. Of course Kia does not tell colorado buyers that the place they live is considered severe driving and to follow that schedule to retain the warranty.”

“Brought 2002 Kia Sedona in july 2002 and transmission went out in september 2002. Transmission was replaced and ever since on cold mornings transmission jerks violently several times while driving. Has been to shop several times for repair but Kia service response to problem is let car warm up for 15 minutes or so before you drive off. This solution is not working.”