Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 008 | 03/01/2002 | 629469 | Automatic transaxle diagnosis. certain models including all rios. *slc | 04/02/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 007 | 12/01/2001 | 632302 | A logic change in the transmission control module (tcm). *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 12/19/2000 | |
| 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced, rear window fell out of vehicle into traffic. *ts ***no answer required*** the technician that replaced the rear window stated the glue that was used to install the window was defective. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 14000 | ||
| I got in a accident when my brakes went out that night and i couldn't stop. when my car was in the shop they told my that the brakes went out and i need the have the brake line checked out. i took my car back to the dealer and they told me that the kind of brakes they are the would squeak. they never took the time to really look at the brakes because that same day i had my brakes replaced. i have had transmission problems and alternator problems and a lot more. | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 8000 | 2 | |
| After starting the vehicle, the gear would not move out of park. on another occasion while driving, the vehicle had gone into reverse by itself and the engine shut down completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for transmission repair. there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel upon getting the vehicle back from the dealer. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 07/27/2002 | 5 | 09/12/2001 | |
| While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred due to these failures) ts the front end alignment had pulled to the left, the check engine light and the transmission had become inoperative. scc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 04/06/2003 | 13500 | 3 | 05/22/2001 |
| Transmission module on original transmission failed causing transmission damage, local dealership replaced. second transmission blew a front pump seal within approximately 1000 miles while on our vacation/honeymoon. third transmission replaced while on vacation out of state. current (third) transmission is still slipping. have not sought out service for this failure yet as we do not trust the dealerships in our area. we have written kia certified mail over a month ago to be reimbursed for excess expenses incurred due to these mechanical failures and travel interuption monies under their warranty, but to date have not received a response. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | 3 | ||
| While driving there is a loud noise coming from transmission area, and at times it becomes difficult to change gears. dealer ship has replaced computer inside transmission, and has replaced the transmission three times, but problem sitll occurs.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 04/06/2003 | 13500 | 3 | 05/22/2001 |
| Transmission module on original transmission failed causing transmission damage, local dealership replaced. second transmission blew a front pump seal within approximately 1000 miles while on our vacation/honeymoon. third transmission replaced while on vacation out of state. current (third) transmission is still slipping. have not sought out service for this failure yet as we do not trust the dealerships in our area. we have written kia certified mail over a month ago to be reimbursed for excess expenses incurred due to these mechanical failures and travel interuption monies under their warranty, but to date have not received a response. *ak | |||