2004 Kia Spectra transmission complaints

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · DE

I was stopped in traffic at a light and upon the light turning green I pushed the accelerator and my tachometer needle went up to 4 and higher until I took my foot off the gas. Upon pushing the gas pedal again it did the same thing (in the middle of traffic) and I had to shift into neutral while going about 35 MPH and back into drive. My kia still didn't want to shift so I put it back into neutral again and pushed the gas pedal to rev the rpms and then put back into drive and it drove ok. This happened a few months after buying the car and the kia dealer said nothing was wrong with vehicle. It continues to happen unpredictably.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Transmission · IL

The vehicle would not accelerate more than 50 miles per hour. The consumer took the vehicle to the repair, but the problem still continued.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Transmission · 8,500 miles · WI

On several instances my car has not shifted into a higher gear when taking off from a stop sign. I have taken the car to the dealer twice and they have not found anything wrong. This has happened on the following dates: 9/11, 9/12, 9/20, and twice on 9/23.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · WI

I have had issues with my kia spectra where the transmission fails to shift into a higher gear when at a stop sign or light. I have to pump the gas or shift into neutral and back to drive to get it to shift.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · WI

Without any notice at all, and without any warning, while driving at any usual city speed, the automatic transmission will not shift gears properly, causing the car to stop gaining speed while in traffic. This seems to happen more when in stop-and-go type traffic. Also, the transmission is very rough, "choppy" and gears slip often. He passenger seat belt will also lock permanently, with only a replacement fixing the problem.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Transmission · TX

While driving at any speed and no warning the automatic transmission, will not shifting properly when vehicle is changing gears. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.