Kia Sedona problems
Hi All,
This is my first post. I have a difficult with my Sedona. When I am parked at my house facing uphill it is sometimes difficult to move from Park to Reverse. Does anybody else havbe this problem? What is the answer?
Thank You.
This is my first post. I have a difficult with my Sedona. When I am parked at my house facing uphill it is sometimes difficult to move from Park to Reverse. Does anybody else havbe this problem? What is the answer?
Thank You.
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Why did you lose faith in Odyssey? It's an excellent van.
I arrived Saturday morning with my family in toll and let the salesman know that I was interested in the Odyssey but was uncertain about the EX vs LX line. Before making a determination, I requested the trade-in value for my car. I was quoted $12,000 (2001 Passat V6 GLS with luxury package, moonsoon system, CD, all weather mats, 22K mileage). As I still owe on the vehicle, I told the salesman that we would consider trading in the other vehicle (97 Honda CRV--payed for). While we were there, the salesman showed me a black Odyssey EX-L with DVD. He said that someone ordered it but changed their mind and that the customer was probably mentally ill. He indicated at that time, that he would take $500.00 dollars off of the price (all of this occurred while my Passat was being evaluated for a trade-in). Later that same afternoon, my wife returned with our 97 CRV. The salesman passed by her and would not acknowledge her. She waited an hour and a half to get the CRV appraised. The appraisal was $6,200. The salesman/salesmanager would not budge from that appraisal. Furthermore, They said that if she ordered the vehicle that they could not honor any appraisal during that wait time (about 2 months). When she told them she was interested in the black Odyssey on the lot, my wife was first told that they would not take $500.00 off as promised earlier in the day. When my wife begrudgingly agreed to MSRP, she was told that they had sold the black EX-L earlier in the day.
We then looked at Kia. We were treated decently with no pressure. Our CRV appraised for $8000.00, my Passat: $16,800. When they didn't have what we wanted on the lot, they special ordered one (that was a week ago). It is tentatively scheduled to be in tomorrow. They also came down about $800.00 off of MSRP.
I too had reservations about the Odyssey based on all of the postings regarding transmissions, and sliding door failures. Conversely, The Sedona experience (posted so far) has largely been favorable with fact mechanical difficulties associated with the vehicle. After my kia experience there really was no other choice.
For my hard earned dollar, I want value, and safety and a vehicle I am happy with. I feel the Sedona is that vehicle for me. Aside from the Honda experience, I just plain like the Sedona and do not view it as a compromised after first driving it twice. The question essentially becomes, why pay 5 to 6K...in my case, 6 to 10K more for a tarnished name plate?
I realize that vehicle selection is subjective. I would however suggest you give the Kia Sedona a serious look.
Good luck with your search.
Judging by early posts, not too many problems are cropping up. That's good!
Steve, Host
Next, we drove to the Kia dealership. I was looking at the Lx, but settled on an Ex. to make a long story short, it has sall the things that I was looking for in a van, power, captains seats (4), a sun roof, and a TV with Vcr. The test drive left me wanting this van. But the thing that sealed the deal was the price. Now, even with these features, and with financing, the total price was one thousand less then a base mazda Mpv. So far, its been 3 days since I have had the van. the pickup is pretty good and lively and the ride is very comfortable from start to finish. the seats are comfortable. All I can say is that the buying experience was a very good experience, very diferent from my past experiences. I would say to any one looking for family transportation, to check out the Kia Sedona minivan.
Steve, Host
This does allow Kia salesmen extra time to log onto townhall and post about there superior products.
Meanwhile, Korean car sales jump (Forbes) and Kia Sales Keep Pace to Meet Yearly Goal (Yahoo News).
Steve, Host
Personally, I don't care if a manufacturer sells very few as long as they are good.
Aside from that, I believe the Sedona's sales numbers have actually been quite good for a first-year vehicle with fairly low target numbers. My personal experience fell in line with this as well.
Of course I don't have access to the proof, but I'm sure you guys have the ability to see how many of the posts are coming from where.
The Odyssey folks sure post way more percentage-wise than Caravan owners, and Caravans outsell Odys what, 3 to 1? See the Why is the Odyssey So Over Represented in these topics discussion for example.
(I've outed my fair share of shills on Town Hall too ),
Steve, Host
Do you think many posts are from Kia employees or Kia dealer employees? Or from Kia owners who are trying to flood the boards with positive comments about their vehicles? I just don't get it.
The last time I sniffed something stinky, a diligent editor found several shills and many posters went away. But that is in your court, not mine. I cannot do it. You can.
Honda vs. Dodge. Point well taken except thatlots of Honda posts are anti-posts--people who drove the car once and rail on it incessantly due to lack of armrests or being too expensive. (Both very good points, IMO.)
There are lotsa Dodge folks on the board, but they don't tend to hand around. Their pattern is typically the same. Post about how much better there product is for about 6 months, then disappear when the engine or tranny blows. Remember Carleton? I cannot remember any other longterm Dodge poster but him. However, regularly, people get on here and brag about their new Caravan and how the salesman says they've fixed the tranny problems....
Let's get back to the Sedona, shall we?
Steve, Host
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Jay
Hope this helps
Here are some items I've experienced (I have a 2002 EX):
1. The CD player would cut out the right speakers after 10+ minutes. Switching over to the radio did not have the same problem. The dealer replaced the entire CD/radio and said there was an internal fault in the system.
2. Left armrest in the middle row seat was loose and replaced by the dealer.
3. The two-tone cladding is coming undone in one spot. The dealer ordered new cladding.
4. I can not get the fuel tank to fill up even close to full unless I try to "top off" (not recommended - I'm an engineer with an oil company). When using a hold-open latch, it cuts off well below the F mark on the dashboard gas indicator.
Any one else have similar problems?
And, since you work in the industry, do you have a preference for dead dino or synthetic?
Steve, Host
I finally got a straight answer that two tones only colors available for EX's in 2003 MY from Paul S. @ KIA National customer service. Several dealers didn't know. Wife dislikes two tones, but likes the van so will press on.
Sent out a blind address e-mail (other addressees blocked) last night to most dealers in extended local area for 2003 EX with ABS quote. Asked for one shot, best deal.
Oyster Point Kia in Newport News, VA came back immediately offering a demonstrator 2002 with 6k miles for $22, 500 plus some outrageous doc/tax fees. More than most here pay for zero mile vans, and certainly not one dealer has already been able to depreciate.
Make of it what you will if you want to shop there...his one shot drew a blank with me. Not only NOT responding with what I asked for, but by providing an insulting quote. Had corresponded with this guy previously, too.
Thought I had that "stupid" tatoo covered by my ball cap! ;-))
Will keep you posted on the search if anyone is interested. JC
You're 100% right - that is absolutely ridiculous. Yes, that salesperson just shot himself in the foot. With a very large gun. That truly is an insulting price.
Please do keep us posted on your search, including general geography. I'm working hard to convince my parents to buy a Sedona - they really like ours but would prefer something with all-wheel drive (gets pretty snowy on west side of Michigan).
That said, I have had occasional problems with a pump shutting off before the tank is full, but nothing more common than on other vehicles. However, I am usually able to continue with the fill-up until the tank is full.
Has anyone experienced any of my issues?
Anyone else had this problem or have advice regarding this problem?
Steve: I don't work in the auto oil sector, I help design the electrical systems for convenience stores. Sorry I don't have a call one way or the oil on your oil versus synthetic.
Bluedevils, Steve: Bluedevils - My Sedona does take awhile before the meter goes up after a fill-up just like yours. My other two vehicles (Acura Integra and Pontiac Grand Am) don't have similar problems with fueling to the full level like I experience with our Sedona. I do try to stick the dispenser nozzle into the fuel tank as far as it will go. But I notice that the hold-open latch disengages well above the full level. I am usually able to pump another 1/2 gallon to gallon into the tank before it tops off. When I do this, the meter eventually goes to the F mark.
Steve, Host
The original wiper blades seems to be very cheap, once the temperature goes below the freezing point they don`t clean the windshield properly; the ice stick to the blades; when I sold my 97 Voyager in April the original blades where doing a better job than the ones on the Sedona; I`ll have to buy winter blades now, I hope these are the only parts on the Sedona that are of such poor quality.
Is anybody else found that the Hankook tires and wiper blades are to cheap for our winter climate?.
I will keep a close eye on snow performance and give serious consideration to a set of snow tires and wheels.
Steve, Host
I read on another chat board about some wires being pinched during assembly. The owner told of the same symptoms you had with the CD player (and teddielex with his CD and airbag). When the wiring harness was replaced all was good again.
Teddielex
My mother in law had the same problem with the tires on her GC. She took it to a tire specialist, and they removed the tires and used some goop?(I'm not sure what it was) and since then she has had no leaks on her tires. It had something to do with the tires not being properly seated when initially installed on her aluminum rims.
Andrd
If you use the wiper defroster on the van, it keeps the wipers clear of ice. I didn't have any problems at all during the 6 inches of snow last week. There was some ice on the wipers in the morning, but the defroster cleaned it up real quick.
The tires do feel loose in snow and on gravel, but I have trouble beleiving that a Quebecer was actually driving that slow. Or maybe its just the Montrealers that drive like maniacs.