Cars » Kia

Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Kia

Kia Models:

Image for car images Kia 1994 1997 Kia Sephia size thumb Image for car images Kia 2006 2008 Kia Optima size thumb Image for car images Kia 2005 2006 Kia Spectra5 size thumb Image for car images Kia 2005 Kia Optima size thumb Image for car images Kia 2003 Kia Optima size thumb Image for car images Kia 2010 2011 Kia Forte size thumb Image for car images Kia 2005 2007 Kia Spectra size thumb Image for car images Kia 2000 2001 Kia Spectra size thumb Image for car images Kia 2007 2008 Kia Spectra5 size thumb Image for car images Kia 2003 2005 Kia Rio size thumb Image for car images Kia 2007 2009 Kia Rondo size thumb Image for car images Kia 1998 2001 Kia Sephia size thumb

Kia Problems

Head Light Bulbs May Burn Out Prematurely

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

One or both head light bulbs may burn out prematurely requiring replacement. There have also been reports of other bulbs burning out often as well.

Software Update Available Which May Correct Transmission Issues

Drive Train -- Verified

Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest Kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the automatic transmission and erroneous transmission-related Check Engine Light illumination. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom caused by a component failure. However, whenever major transmission repairs are performed the transmission software ...

Front Door Will Not Open Due to Faulty Latch

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. Replacing the worn latch will commonly correct this problem.

Noise or Vibration When AC Compressor is On

Heating & Air Conditioning -- Verified

A defective AC compressor clutch assembly can cause excessive noise or vibration when the air conditioning is on. Improved parts are available. Replacing the faulty clutch assembly does not necessitate replacement of the complete AC compressor or evacuation and recharging of the air conditioning system.

Faulty Throttle Position Switch

Exhaust & Emissions -- Verified

Check Engine Light illumination—combined with a lack of power or a stumble on acceleration—may be caused by the throttle position switch (TPS). Kia released an improved part which should correct this concern.

Kia Recalls (Recent)

Kia Recall 01V156000

Body, Interior & Misc., May 11, 2001

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM.

Kia Optima

Kia Recall 05V159000

Drive Train, June 22, 2005

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.

Kia Rio

Kia Recall 03V067000

Electrical & Lights, March 28, 2003

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Kia Optima

Kia Recall 03V352000

Engine

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.

Kia Rio

Kia Recall 04V180000

Engine, June 25, 2004

Summary: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Kia Optima

Kia Questions and Answers

ronpatree, 1995 Kia Sephia, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Callahan, FL

I have to purchase a transmission repair kit for my
1995 Kia Sephia and need to get the transmission number
Engine# 049532
Chassis# KNAFA2253T5618185

lynn1967, 1995 Kia Sephia, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Lodi, CA

how do you change the speed my speed odmater

ALANANM, 1994 Kia Sephia, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Los Angeles, CA

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELLY DIM, CHANGED THE BULBS BUT DID NOT HAVE ANY POSITVE RESULTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

snufalufacous, 1995 Kia Sephia, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Harlingen, TX

cranks but wont start. replaced fuel pump and it ran great for 3 weeks, now same exact problem. replaced fuel pump again but will not start. replaced spark plugs & wires, distributor cap & ...

angie1, 1994 Kia Sephia, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Las Vegas, NV

have put in a new radiator last summer and this april a new thermostat and radiator cap. anti-freeze is coming out the overflow and it dos'nt leak evrytime

Write a Review About Your Car

Kia Owners' Reviews

Have a 2007 Kia Sorento, shortly after the 5 tear 60000 mile warrenty was up the rear Differential went out, Kia wont honer the 10 yr 100000 mile power train warrenty because I;m the second owner.
After going round and round with Kia and the local Dealer Courtesy Kia altoona, CROOKS I bought a new diff. online from an honest dealer in Kansas, had it shipped, had a local mechanic install it and was still 30% under what the local dealer wanted for the PART.
Now I have a chain rattle noise in the engine, and developing a knock, every mechanic that has looked at it says UNLOAD it. No one locally even wants to work on it and after the Diff. issues with Coutesy Kia, and their outrageous price to even look at it, I guess its time to dump it befor the transmition goes.

I have loved my 2006 Kia Spectra! I've put 95,000 miles on it. Recently my airconditioner compressor went out--first major problem I've had with it. Great, great car!

bought van new in 2005, nothing but junk. air is weak,windows
wont go up and down, valve cover gaskets gone. replaced brakes
3 times. whats next. Dave in the Villages fla.

***Hot MAMA***
When I am driving the interior of my car is getting really hot The heating and a/c element are both turned off and the fan as well. I don't smell or see smoke while driving. There are not warning light displaying on the dash. Is it possible for something under the hood to be blowing the hot air into the interior of the car?

I do get regular maintance done and the dealership has not noted any problems in this area.

th1s car has prerformed well so far. I have about 110.000 miles on it, my wife was driving
it the engine cut off and it wouldent start up again. After waiting about an hour I tried to start it again the engine turned as though it was draging and then the starter began to click.I thought that it needed a starter.The deaqler installed a starter it still wouldent start. Now they tell me that the engine is bad and it will cost $4000.00 to repair I cant believe it..

Kia Models
Recent Kia Repair Estimates