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.
2002 Kia Sedona transmission complaints
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While driving at a normal speed vehicle will overheat, causing the fluid to burn dry. There is no power or acceleration.
Strong antifreeze smell when using the AC on hot days. Transmission shifts violently from 1-2 and occasionally into reverse. Dealer has attempted to correct several times. *nlm sliding doors have had alignment problems and bearing failure several times also. (currently fixed).
Driving on interstate and vehicle suddenly felt like someone slammed on the brakes and slowed the vehicle from 65 MPH to 35mph right away. This problem has happened 5 times, 5/21/03, 5/23/03, 5/24/03, 5/27/03, 5/28/03. Vehicle has been to dealer service dept. 5/21/03, 5/23/03, 5/27/03, 5/28/03.
The vehicle did not hold when going down a hill or no low range. There was a knocking sound coming from the motor(dealer didn't find problem), and a wind noise had come from the front glass while the vehicle was in motion. *nlm
Consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 MPH. The factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined it to be the roof rack. Their solution was possibly a redesign of the cross members. Nothing has been done.
An enormous amount of gas leaks from the bottom of the van.
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