Transmission problems?!?!?

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EscalonJon

Discussion Starter · Aug 11, 2013

Has anyone here experienced or heard of transmission issues with the Cadenza?

I read a thread on the Optima Forums that one of the members (in Texas) had a discussion with a Kia salesman wherein the salesman basically "warned" him that virtually every Cadenza (two out of three) that he has sold has come back with trans problems. Some before the 1000 mile point.

I don't know how true this is, but it would certainly be of concern to present and future buyers if the matter exists.

This may be a rumor or maybe truth. I just wanted to see if any of you can substantiate it.

Thanks!

John

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EscalonJon

Discussion Starter · #2 · Aug 11, 2013

Will, I appreciated your opinions about this. I agree with you. Hopefully this salesman is just a ding-dong. I don't know why he would spout off about something like this.

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· #3 · Aug 11, 2013

Yea, that was an interesting statement to make on the salesmens behalf. I don't blame Drew for posting his conversation but it's kind of ridiculous in my mind (again, not on Drew's side) that the salesmen said that. Something about that sounds fishy. I work with A LOT of dealerships and I haven't heard even a WHIFF of issues occurring with the Cadenzas.

Shogun525

· #4 · Aug 11, 2013

3k and no issues

aloukienko

· #5 · Aug 12, 2013

3K+ and working smooth...very happy even with settings on shifting gears

Beezwax

· #6 · Aug 12, 2013

sold 6 Cadenza's so far, not a single issue...

mine now has 5943 miles with no issues

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· #7 · Aug 13, 2013

Lest we not forget that they've been in production since 2009. 2013 in the USA would be a weird time to start seeing issues, lol.

Susan

· #8 · Aug 18, 2013

I went over to the Optima forum to read the thread on Cadenza transmissions. I haven't gotten my Cadenza yet, but I'm not worried. As Will says, it's been made since 2009, although newly introduced to the US. And you would think that if it had transmission problems, it would be more widely reported.

When I bought my Mitsu Diamante, there were a string of posts on some of the forums about the Diamante having rotors that warped easily. 14 years later, and I have never had that problem, or any major problem, other than the car becoming obsolete.

And I'm looking forward to many trouble-free years with the Cadenza.

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· #9 · Aug 19, 2013

Susan said:
I went over to the Optima forum to read the thread on Cadenza transmissions. I haven't gotten my Cadenza yet, but I'm not worried. As Will says, it's been made since 2009, although newly introduced to the US. And you would think that if it had transmission problems, it would be more widely reported.

When I bought my Mitsu Diamante, there were a string of posts on some of the forums about the Diamante having rotors that warped easily. 14 years later, and I have never had that problem, or any major problem, other than the car becoming obsolete.

And I'm looking forward to many trouble-free years with the Cadenza.

Well thought out.

I have been to over 70 dealerships in the last month's time from Coast to Coast. I ALWAYS ask about the Cadenza and how they're doing. So, for one dealership to make such a bold statement... something's the matter.

I called BS in a polite way.

EscalonJon

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 19, 2013

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I called BS in a polite way.

You are a true gentleman, Will. And I agree with you.

Free77

· #11 · Aug 19, 2013

I like EscalonJon's statement, "ding-dong" sales person.

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· #12 · Aug 19, 2013

Free77 said:
I like EscalonJon's statement, "ding-dong" sales person.

LOL, right!?

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· #13 · Aug 19, 2013 (Edited)

EscalonJon said:
You are a true gentleman, Will. And I agree with you.

Thanks John.

It was hard to keep calm and chive on.....

mycars

· #14 · Nov 19, 2014

Transmission issue

I have a 2014 Cadenza SXL with 12k on it. I drove the car about 20 minutes and parked. Then got in, started it and placed it into reverse. LOUD BANG !! Car lurched backward ... and then I stopped. I placed it into drive. LOUD BANG !! Car jumps forward !! Now car shows stuck in 4th gear only when in drive. I can't manually change the gear either.
Called the KIA roadside number and they picked it up. I guess we will see....

mycars

· #15 · Feb 4, 2017

Sorry about not following up. The dealer replaced the transmission. I'm at 43k now and no issues with it.

Emilio J

· #16 · 1 mo ago

mycars said:
Sorry about not following up. The dealer replaced the transmission. I'm at 43k now and no issues with it.

Do you still have the car and does it present any transmission problems ?

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