Kia Sedona transmission failure problems

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would fail to reverse once placing the gear shifter into reverse. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to service the vehicle and referred him to another mechanic who replaced the transmission. Almost a year later, the failure recurred, and the contact bought a code scanner that informed him that the catalytic converter was defective. The contact bought a new catalytic converter and had the catalytic converter replaced. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the throttle body warning light illuminated. The contact used the code reader to clear the warning light and the vehicle resumed normal operation. On another occasion while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the throttle body. Soon after the test drive, the transmission failed. The contact agreed to have the transmission replaced and the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 7,400 miles · IL

Purchased new. @ 7400 miles while driving on the highway it smelled like something was burning. Took it to dealership who stated cylinder head was leaking antifreeze. Entire engine had to be rebuilt (all heads/gaskets exchanged). 7800 miles fluid levels bottomed out. Dealer stated car hadn't 'burped' from gasket repair. 9300 miles while city driving the blind spot collision warnings started yelling. I placed the car in park and turned it off. When I turned it back on the car said possible transmission failure and I could not shift. Popped the shift lock release to get vehicle into drive to bring for service. Dealer stated inhibitor switch failed causing the issues with the blind spot collision warnings and the shift lockout. Unacceptable in new vehicle under 10k miles

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Electrical, Seats · 55,000 miles · IL

2002 kia sedona with steering failure. Consumer states that mechanic told her that a bolt fell out and could not be replaced unless the entire steering shaft was replaced. Consumer states that wasn't the first time the steering has had problems. *kb the consumer stated during the first year of owning the vehicle, the transmission failed ,the drivers seat motor had to be replaced several times and the fuse that controlled the dashboard lights malfunctioned on a continuous basis.

Filed Feb 14, 2007 · Transmission · 7,431 miles · IL

Tl- the contact stated that his 2006 kia sedona has had safety issues since he purchased the vehicle in 04/2006. The contact stated that after purchasing his vehicle in 04/2006 the vehicle started having stalling problems. The contact informed the dealership of the problems he was having such as stalling, and the when trying to shift the gear to drive the vehicle wouldn't go into drive nor will the vehicle go forward. The dealership informed the contact that the vheicle needed a new transmission because of the front pump seal was ripped. The contact stated that they replace the transmission on 08/11/06. The contact stated that after that time he continued to have stalling problems. He also stated the brakes started to lock up, started smoking and making a rumbling noise. The contact stated that he was infomed by the dealership that there was a recall for his vehicle with campaing# 06v26500, for service brakes; foundation components; hoses; lines/ piping and fitting. The contact stated that they replaced that recall on 09/20/06. After that the contact stated that something burned the fuse box in the engine compartment and the wipers and lights stopped working and had to replace the fuses on the vehicle. The contact did inform the dealership of this problem and he was infomed again by the dealership of a recall for campaign# 06v349000 for the electrical system; wiring. The contact did call the manufacturer about the many problems he's had with his new vehicle and was given a case # k1213970. The contact stated that he spoke to tavares davis at the corporate office and was told that they will discuss a buy back from the contact. The contact stated that this coversation took place in 01/2006 and mr. Davis hasn't called him back regarding the buy back. The contact does have all repair orders that were done by the dealership. (plh)

Filed May 2, 2006 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55-65 MPH the vehicle shakes. The dealership has inspected the vehicle multiple times and replaced the transmission switch once. This attempt did not repair the problem. *ak updated 05/30/06

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Transmission · 74,384 miles · WA

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. When driving it to be serviced we my wife and I noticed the transmission was slipping there for we contacted our loan office to see if the deal had been funded in which it had but they advised us to have the dealership swap us out of the vehicle, so we then went back to the dealership to let them know they were rude and wanted my wife to take it to the kia dealership to be diagnosed. When my wife took it to the kia dealership it was found that in fact the transmission was slipping and we would need a new transmission, we then contacted the dealership in which we bought the van , asked once again to be swapped out of this vehicle, they gave us the run around and told us unless we came up with $8,000.00 - $10,000.00 dollars there was nothing they could do except have us drive the van to them 224+ miles for them to put in a refurbished transmission in it . My wife before buying the van told them we did not want a vehicle with this much mileage on it the sales person told my wife it was ok because it had a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty on it. Which in fact it does not. They have lied to us about checking the vehicle out when in fact they bought it from another dealer where it was in storage. They told us we need to bring it to them if we brake down and the transmission goes out on the way that they would send a tow truck to pick it up and we would have to find our own way home. Maybe we should bring our other vehicle in case that was to happen. Also our paper work has no signatures.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Transmission · GA

Dt: took vehicle to dealer at least 15 times, they said not kicking up any era codes. The throttle body was changed also transmission control module (TCM ) was then changed. This did not fix the problem. They did something with the grounds. In february 2005 they put in a new transmission. Like the car it was losing power, and car was gearing down on its own. At first this only happened once or twice a week, but currently it happened every time consumer got into the car. The last this happened consumer pulled out onto a road and car had no power, and did not want to accelerate. It was almost hit by a tractor trailer. Drove to dealership did not turn off the car. Technician drove the car, and he said that the transmission kicked itself into safe mode, which meant the car stayed in second gear while driving.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 1,825 miles · SC

While driving 50 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was still driveable. Dealership informed the consumer that there transmission failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak dealer stated problem was caused by electricl harness. Also having multiple failures with output speed sensor; transmission 3 times; thermostat assembly; power steering leaked; input speed sensor; low ground voltage failed; fuse block problems; cruise control. Consumer was advised that due to the design of the cruise control, the vehicle accelerates often while on an incline at 45 to 55 MPH as if vehicle's engine/transmission was racing. *tt

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Body, Brakes · MS

We have a 2002 kia sedona; we bought in dec of 2001. Within the first 6 months, the alternator,battery,ignition switch, had to be replaced, along with sliding doors falling off the hinge. I complained of a wind noise for the first year no one knew what it was. It went unfixed. Within a year the shocks, the struts and sliding doors had to be replaced. My air-condition went out completely guess what no more wind noise. And no longer under warranty. My rear wiper control went out. Recently, while on thanksgiving vacation to ohio we had to have roadside pick up our van as the transmission totally went out without warning. While in the shop we were advised our brakes were not safe to drive. We had never had a problem with the brakes. And the motor mounts were also in need of replacement. Was in the shop 14 days, we had to drive back to ohio to when ready. The brakes went to the floor had never ever done that before. When we were on our way out of town, the transmission was acting up. We made it home on dec 7th and no one at kia could take the vehicle in until the service manager returned my call he was off for doctor visit. On dec 13, I took my van in to be repaired, they called me and told me it would need a new transmission, and guess what they are also repairing the sliding doors 5th time I think. They have to also fix the dent in the hood that was not there, before the ohio kia took it in to be fixed. Today it has been 15 days. I still do not have my van. I would not recommend kia to my worst enemy. Please allow others to know that kia is a lemon if ever there were one.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · IN

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.