Several kia mechanics at various kia dealerships (banner, pat peck, and kia of slidell) say performance is normal, but it slips out of gear on the highway, almost putting our family in several accidents, because it scares us so much. This is a very serious issue and a safety concern! Had this happen at 70 mph there would have been severe injuries! We have clear detailed pictures! *TrĢ005 kia spectra has automatic transmission problem. This is clearly a manufacturing issue and kia should be held liable! Transmissions do not explode! This needs to be investigated. We contacted kia and advised them of situation as well as the expenses to repair and all they gave us was the run around! When asked they would not disclose where they sent the transmission. At which point it exploded with such force that it ripped a 12 hole in the top of the metal housing of the transmission (with 4 of us in the car at that time). There you will see what is an approximate 3 groove in which a bent pin (from manufacturing) wore away at the metal till there was no more metal for it to hit. Looking at the pictures you can actually see through the 12 hole and inside the transmission to see the internal workings. There is no way of knowing this is happening unless you can see inside the transmission by that time it is too late. This defect is undetectable with the naked eye (because it was internal), this would not show up in diagnostics nor trip the check engine light. Towed to kia dealership, and found out later via pictures, e-mail, phone calls and opinions from mechanics that there appeared to have been a defect in the manufacturing of the transmission. Leaving us stranded five hours from home. Transmission fluid in the street and pieces of the transmission fell out. Less than a year after owning it at approximately 85,722 miles, without warning, traveling through local streets slowly (at less than 5 mph) the transmission failed and actually exploded with such force that it left a 12 hole in the top portion of the transmission housing. *TrĢ005 kia spectra passed inspection as well as all diagnostic tests. This particular vehicle was used by kia for testing purposes on multiple occasions. : requested a warranty report for vehicle from kia corporate and they stated they do no have record of that information. Electrical on windows was intermittent, kia dealer in ontario (that is no longer in service) refused to do repairs, which were under warranty, stating they could only do oil changes on the weekends and refused to provide a rental car for the repair to be done during the week. Within the first year of ownership: front spoiler fell off while driving on the highway and replaced by purchasing dealer at no charge. Later that day aaa tested the battery which was no longer holding a charge and had to be replaced. After a jump start the car started, but the blinker lever would no longer go down to turn on left blinker. When key was removed the flashing and buzzing continued for a minute longer. when vehicle was started, all the lights in the vehicle began flashing/blinking and the car made a buzzing sound. The radio would randomly scan stations continuously. One blinker light would flash faster then the other.
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