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| Mine was replaced like 2 years ago when my '03 Sorento was under factory basic warranty. It hasn't been any problem after the replacement. Your dealer should replace it under warranty too. Unfortunately, this is not recall for the clock. But I was surprised that Kia didn't recall the leaking anti-freeze coolant bottle especially for '03 to '05 model years. It is more like a safety issue. | |
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| Can anyone provide instructions for re-setting the barometer and altimeter on a 2006 Sorento EX ? | |
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I have an '06 KIA Sorento and have had problems since day one with the transmission getting stuck in 5th, won't drop into a passing gear. This is on hills, flats, anyplace. Even the manual option didn't work. when it's cold it runs like a champ. This is an intermittent problem, couldn't get it to do it the first time with the KIA service personnel. Made enough complaints, and I guess others did, too, so they had us bring our vehicles in (four of us) and they kept them for two days, no loaners, of course, and I live 45 miles from the nearest dealer. They were able to make the car do what I had been complaining about and told me it was a software problem, that the computer setting for the transmission fluid was too low and as a result, sent it into "save" mode. Going up Smith Mountain at 30 mph in the emergency lane sucks. Had to keep pumping the gas pedal to get a surge of power, then would lose it, had to pump it again. So i called weekly after the big powwow to see if anything was going to be done, and got nowhere. Then it started going into 3rd, or passing, gear alright, but it wouldn't come out of 3rd back into 4th or 5th. I had to use the manual shift option to get it in to 4th. They've tried to come up with various explanations for the vehicle not running right except the right one, replace the computer chip. I read in another blog about a guy getting his tranny replaced but it didn't end the problem. KIA refuses to admit there's anything wrong with the car, period. They tell me it's because of the rapid rise in altitude. Then they tell me I'm confusing the computer by using the manual option. I told him he was blowing smoke up my butt and I didn't appreciate it. Bottom line is, I now have my attorney involved and I'm going to look into the Better Business Bureau. They're either going to fix this thing right or replace it. I'd rather have it replaced with something else cuz i'll never have another KIA. |
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Replying to: cassiew (Dec 21, 2007 10:55 am) 
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Just purchased a 2007 Sorento EX with the bigger engine than my 2004. I have noticed engine noise..(perhaps exhaust) that varies inside the passenger side of the car. It sounds like the exhaust pipe is touching the frame somewhere and the vibration ...humming is traveling up into the passenger compartment. When accelerating it is pretty loud, when traveling at a steady speed, it varies and the pitch level changes as the vehicle travels over dips in the road. It is as though KIA forgot to insulate the passenger compartment from the engine compartment. With 4000 miles on the car...it is extremely annoying. Has anyone else had to address this problem? |
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Replying to: chill (Dec 31, 2007 6:55 am) |
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Replying to: chill (Dec 31, 2007 6:55 am)
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I was informed that the 30,000 warranty service was around $575 at the dealership and is absolutely mandatory to keep the warranty good. Does anybody know if this service can be done elsewhere and for cheaper?? That price I feel is outrageous. Also, has anybody had any problem with the tires? I barely had 25,000 miles on my new 2006 Kia when they told me that it needed new tires. Isn't that a little low on the mileage side to need new tires? Thanks for any information. |
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Replying to: icebluekia (Jan 30, 2008 6:10 am)
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Replying to: icebluekia (Jan 30, 2008 6:10 am) Check the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act about "tie-in" sales. The dealer or Kia generally can't require you to have your service done at a Kia dealer. On the flip side, loyalty to the dealer may pay off in other situations: Understanding After Warranty Assistance |
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