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I cannot agree with that statement; Otherwise, this board would be full of stories such as yours. Maybe that tow truck operator just likes to laugh hysterically! Seriously though, if the transmission problem does not get corrected, you may be a "lemon law" candidate.
So far we've had the rotors replaced twice. Could there be an underlying problem or could it be just a fluke? I don't want to have to get the rotors replaced every 10,000kms.
Thanks for any advice.
1. Replaced engine at 6500 miles
2. 2-3 Oxygen sensors replaced
3. Factory paint problems with clear coating - they repainted but did such a bad job that I would like for them to redo it.
4. Replaced stereo because it stopped tracking the cd. I am having the same problem now but can't recreate it at the dealership and therefore they won't replace it.
5. Power steering rack replaced
6. 1 month after power streering rack, the power steering pump was replaced.
7. I have had lots of work on the rear air expansion valve. The story on this is that is is a real problem for all. As of Dec. 2003, they are making a replacement fix in Seoul but won't be available for about 6-12 months in the states. In the meantime they wrapped it with insulating material to minimize the sound. That solved the problem for about 4 months. It is now singing its' heart out.
8. Front A/C has had some work on it.
9. Terrible time with the window staying fogged up. tried lots of things here and have resolved some.
10. Problem with fuses being blown, rear light assemblies breaking free.
Needless to say, I could never in a million years recommend this vehicle. I am meeting with the BBB arbitration on Monday, Feb 23rd to negotiate them buying back this vehicle under the lemon law.
Also, you could press the dealer for more information.
Now all of this said, I STILL LOVE THE DARN THING and I WOULD RECOMMEND IT. You absolutely cannot match the van for value and features at the price (definitely get the EX, if for nothing else, for the captain's chairs to keep your kids from killing each other). And that warranty works! They don't mess with fixing bad parts, they replace at will!! I love the service, too. Just keep track of frequency of repairs and KEEP ALL of your repair orders.
Sorry for writing a book! Now go ahead guys, let me have it!!
We have an 02 Sedona with 27,000 miles. Started hearing a very loud squell (sp?). Took it to the dealer, of course they couldn't hear it. Took it back several days later and they diagnosed a serpentine belt problem. We were told it has to be replaced and is NOT covered under warranty. It will cost 100.00 to replace.
Has anyone experienced the same problem at such low miles? Did it cost as much as we were quoted or did you get it covered under warranty?
Thanks.
Cindy
Mine turned out to be a short-circuit in the Blinker / Headlight control stalk off the steering wheel. I believe the clicking you are hearing is a "circuit breaker" of sorts that is used to manage power to this unit ... I had the same thing in my Aurora. The clicking indicates that the "circuit breaker" is preventing an electrical overload and when it kills the power, it pauses, and then returns the power, detects another overload, and the cycle continues.
Just my opinion here ... but you should have that turn indicator / headlight stalk checked out.
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Reading further, I will have the stalk checked out.
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We bought the van ine last week of March
. ABout 2-3 weeks ago I started to notice when it got to 50mph it would hesitate and then slam into gear around 60mph. Basically between 50-60mph it would hesitate alot and shift back and forth.After a day or two of this it would sometimes hesitate when accelerating from a stop. Then it would hesitate at various speeds but always at 50mph. We have a tight schedule so we of course made plans to bring it in as soon as possible. Last tuesday(5/17) we brought it in, the night before as I was coming home from
work the check engine light came on. I thought this was a humorous coincindece seeing as though I was going to bring it in the next day.
So tuesday it was dropped off and they called thursday to say it was ready. The problem was a cylinder 2 misfire and they said it was corrected. Picked it up thursday,got about a mile away and the engine light came back on and it was doing the same thing.
Dropped it back off on friday.They called yesterday and said it was ready(monday 5/24)
They replaced the cylinder, ignition coil and a gasket, also put the ngk sparkplugs on.
We pick it up tuesday and sure enough not a mile away the light comes on. I knew it was going to happen because we were in traffic and it was skipping(?) as it was idling.I brought it back aqnd it did the same for the service manager as he brought it into the garage.
I will say this for the dealership. I'm driving a rental van that they are paying for and if my van is not done (which I expect) I will be taking the rental on vaction for 11 days and they'll be paying for it. They also gave us a loaner the first weekend we were without the van. I did of course have to tell them how ridiculous it is for a van with 2500 miles on it to be having this problem in the first place.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? What was the outcome or is it ongoing? I'd love to hear from someone. Right now I have no faith in my new van.
Just my opinion, I would be really suspect of a dealer that claims to know nothing of this. Our dealer knew exactly what it was.
I suggest we all bombard Kia with consumer complaints. If the dealers know the problem is there, and it has been noted in every year, they need to get a TSB to quiet the thing down.
Please let us know asap. Thanks
1)The AC doesn't cool very quickly or well, which is a MAJOR problem here in San Antonio, where warm/hot is just about the only weather we have . . . oh, add "humid" to that.
2)This is just annoying: the doors frequently lock themselves when I'm loading things into the back end of the vehicle, even if the keys are lying on the bumper or just inside. Took this to the dealer during my first 6 months, and of course they couldn't replicate the problem.
3)MOST ANNOYING: The ceiling material at the back, where the tailgate opens, is coming loose. I now have about a 1-inch gap that's a good 18 inches long, and its getting worse. Bought this van 18 months ago, so I'm really ticked about this!
If any of you have had to deal with these problems, and have suggestions, I'm VERY interested!
Thanks!
We're just about to pass 20K on our 02. Everything is holding up very well, though the (loose) front end klunking and AC groan are an annoyance. It isn't worth the effort to take it in for service.
The other concern is the loud air conditioner compressor. It groans if the van idles at a traffic light or in the driveway until I accelerate then it quiets. Is this typical of the Kia vehicles? The dealer tells me yes.
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can provide.
I was unable last year to get the dealer to "hear" the problem.
Not sure what the true fix is.
2nd.. Have them check the door lock actuators, have never seen on sedona but have seen on Optima.
3rd... Take to dealer and have them order a new headliner. Have seen a couple separate at the lift gate.
It has been awhile since I have been on here, but I just wanted to provide a brief update on my 02 Sedona. We currently have 24,000 on it. I took the van into the dealership last Thursday for several problems - most notably the rust around the chrome bar over the license plate This is the second time I have done this and our dealer repaired and repainted it last time - about 1 1/2 years ago. The problem resurfaced again. I also had them fix a stuttering window on the drivers side and that same window had serious wind-noise in the upper left-hand corner. The passenger side foglight was also out. and lastly the air control behind the driver's head had broken and was falling out of the ceiling.
The long and short is the repaired the rust on the tailgate by repainting it again and totally replacing the chrome piece. I was told that Kia had a solution for the problem now (apparently they did not the previous time - which was obvious once the rust returned). They also replaced the bulb in the fog light, fixed the driver's side window and repaired the broken air-control behind the drivers head.
Everything was covered under warranty, save for an air filter and rotation of tires. My total cost was $17.00 and the loss of our van for one week - the real delay was in the body repair. I just picked it up this morning. They kept me well informed throughout the process too.
Dealer was Clarke Kia in Hudson, OH.
did the windsheild once
rust on front and back twice (put in gasket the second time)
and one problem i haven't seen posted here, I have just replaced my fourth rim. the aluminum finish on the rims looked like it was peeling off, very weird.
All issues have been covered under warranty.
gas mileage has been 16/17 in town, 23 to 26 on the highway (cruise set at 70mph)
Considering my brother in law just replaced the transmission in his Grand Caravan (2 months old, with about 5k on it), I'm pretty sure I got the better van.
I'll probably fill up again tomorrow as I'm taking a short road trip so maybe it will fix it.