Kia Sedona

[joeydamonmom2]

What is the name of your state? Arizona
Ok, so I bought my brand new 06 Kia from the dealership in Feb 07. THe next day I noticed my check engine light was on, so I brought it in, they looked at it and said it probably just needed to be reset ( the fuses). So ok, that worked for about a day, then all my dash lights start to come on, like my ESC, ABS, Check Engine, and I have no cruise, so I bring it back in they said that when the guy took out the security alarm (there at the dealership) that a wire was grounding out so they replaced that stuff. Ok so that worked for about a week, then it started all over again, I brought it back in and he said it was a break switch, so after a day again at the dealership. I leave and all is good. The next morning guess what? They all came back on, what the heck. I have a handicapped son and it is very hard to get someone to watch him so I can go to the dealership. ANd I just don't fell like I have a quality car, is there something I can do. I think I have been very nice up to this point.
Thanks NIcole

 

[JustAPal00]

Here is a section of the Arizona Lemon Law that I think pertains to you.

44-1264 . Reasonable number of attempts to conform motor vehicle to express warranty; presumption


A. It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to the applicable express warranties if either:

1. The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers during the shorter of the express warranty term or the period of two years or twenty-four thousand miles following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer, whichever is earlier, but the nonconformity continues to exist.
2. The motor vehicle is out of service by reason of repair for a cumulative total of thirty or more calendar days during the shorter of the express warranty term or the two year period or twenty-four thousand miles, whichever is earlier.

B. The term of an express warranty, the two year period and the thirty day period are extended by any period of time during which repair services are not available to the consumer because of any war, invasion, strike, fire, flood or other natural disaster.

C. The presumption prescribed in this section does not apply against a manufacturer unless the manufacturer has received prior direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer of the alleged defect and has had an opportunity to cure the alleged defect.

44-1263 . Inability to conform motor vehicle to express warranty; replacement of vehicle or refund of monies; affirmative defenses


A. If the manufacturer, its agents or its authorized dealers are unable to conform the motor vehicle to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition which substantially impairs the use and value of the motor vehicle to the consumer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall replace the motor vehicle with a new motor vehicle or accept return of the motor vehicle from the consumer and refund to the consumer the full purchase price, including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use of the vehicle. The manufacturer shall make refunds to the consumer and lienholder, if any, as their interests appear. A reasonable allowance for use is that amount directly attributable to use by the consumer before his first written report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer, agent or dealer and during any subsequent period when the vehicle is not out of service by reason of repair.
B. It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this article that either:

1. An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle.
2. A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle.

 

[naty1115]

Call Kia

I would recommend that you contact the manufacturer directly if you have not done so. They can make sure that the dealer is utilizing every available resource. With the amount of repairs you have had, I am sure that Kia will try and do everything that they can to resolve the situation for you.

Good Luck!

Katy

 

[JohnC]

When you do get this minivan fixed, either sell or trade it in for a more reliable vehicle..I suggest a Dodge or Chrysler.

 

[RonaldoWagh]

I would recommend you to contact the licensed attorney in your state. Visit www.yourlemonlawrights.com for more information on your state lemon laws.