Why does my car delay when switching gears?
Delayed shifting is often caused by valves sticking the valve body, which prevents shifts from happening when they should. On newer cars, which control shifts using a computer, the problem could lie in the shift solenoids that are used to trigger shifts.
Do Kia’s have transmission problems?
Reported problems with Kia transmissions include sticking and lagging. According to the website AutoPartsFair, signs of malfunctioning Kia transmissions include oil leaks, burning odors, muddy transmission fluid and unusual sounds when shifting.
What’s the problem with the Kia Sorento transmission?
I have an ’06 Sorento and the same problem, sticks in 4th or 5th and won’t go into passing gear when needed, but it’s intermittent. It took them two days and a thousand miles to duplicate the problem when they had it in.
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 was the transmission recall on my 2005 Sorento?
I did the transmission recall in November 2008 and had to take back my 2005 sorento 5 times where they told me nothing was wrong but then found other problems to charge me $1,500 for. When I took it to a mechanic to check it out they found that the transmission fluid wasn’t replaced after the repair was done.
What are the signs of a bad transmission on a Kia?
If you hear or feel grinding or shaking, that’s definitely not good. It could also be a sign of a bad clutch if you have a manual transmission. Nevertheless, bring your car right away if you notice this. Schedule a test drive of one of our Kia models. 3.) Buzzing and clunking A common indication of transmission trouble is unusual noise.