Kia Cerato Gearbox & Transmission Problems

I AGREE that the figures represent unacceptable clutch life. You should persist with the dealer to get Kia to come to the party. If that doesn't work, ask Kia directly for compensation.

This could be a problem with the car’s transmission, but a much more common cause of this is a fault with the reversing sensors or reverse camera systems. A dirty camera lens or mud covering the sensors is a common theme here, so start by checking that stuff first. Who knows, a good wash may just be enough to fix the problem.

You can get a good feel for a car’s quality simply by looking at things like the paint finish, the panel fit, the feel of the doors as they open and shut, the touch of the trim and plastics in the cabin. Kia’s quality is generally good; I can’t see any reason why you should be disappointed with the Cerato.

Changing the transmission oil regularly is a good thing to do, it will keep the transmission alive and well for many thousands of kilometres to come.