What to do about Kia Sorento transmission problems?
The local Kia service department have been a blessing to deal with, doing all they can. Thus far, they have reset the “adaptive shifting” software in the computer, but nothing else. So far, they’ve had to reset it three (3) times already. Had about a week of no problems and it started again today.
Why does my Kia Sorento shudder when I Shift?
When the transmission shifts, it feels like you’ve been hit from behind. Once it does this, the whole vehicle continues to “shudder” until you restart it. The problem doesn’t happen every time we drive, but it happens frequent enough. The local Kia service department have been a blessing to deal with, doing all they can.
When did I Buy my Kia Sorento new?
I bought it new in Nov 2011 (bought New in order to avoid car repair issues..that’s a joke at this point)….had it about 8 months and was driving up a hill in Morgantown with traffic behind me and it just stopped….had to let traffic around me and then let off brake to coast back down hill until I got to a place I could pull in.
Why does my Kia Sorento make a snapping sound?
The only way for me to induce or replicate the sound is for me to shift the gear from Neutral to Reverse a numerous times to make the thump sound louder and louder , the first few shift is almost not noticable. When i shift from N to R about 5-7 times the noise becomes louder and i can hear a snapping sound with my doors open whenever i shift.
How big is the screen on a Kia Sorento?
The standard touchscreen is 8 inches, though a 10.25-inch screen is optional. One clever new addition is the Find My Car function. This takes photos of the Sorento’s surroundings, then sends them to the driver via smartphone app. Losing your vehicle in a parking lot is officially a thing of the past.
What happens when you shift the transmission on a Kia Sorento?
Feels like what jph291 is describing, riding along about 35-40mph, the engine feels sluggish, and WAMM!! When the transmission shifts, it feels like you’ve been hit from behind. Once it does this, the whole vehicle continues to “shudder” until you restart it. The problem doesn’t happen every time we drive, but it happens frequent enough.
Are there any optional features on the Kia Sorento?
2021 Sorento X-Line shown with optional features. Not all colors, color combinations, and optional features can be equipped on all trims. Some colors and option selections may include, exclude, or require the purchase of additional options and packages. Stand behind the Sorento with your Smart Key and the tailgate opens automatically for you.
The only way for me to induce or replicate the sound is for me to shift the gear from Neutral to Reverse a numerous times to make the thump sound louder and louder , the first few shift is almost not noticable. When i shift from N to R about 5-7 times the noise becomes louder and i can hear a snapping sound with my doors open whenever i shift.
How to do a system update on a Kia?
Connect the USB device to the vehicle before starting the update. 1 Select “Setup” in the Main Menu. 2 Select “System Info” on the Setup screen. 3 Select “Update” on the System Info screen to proceed with the update.