The ’s Kia Service Team · Dean McCrary · Hattiesburg, MS
Kia Transfer Case & AWD Service
Built for AWD Kia Owners · Complimentary AWD System Checkup
Hattiesburg earned its Hub City nickname where I-59, US-49, and US-11 meet, and Dean McCrary Kia has kept Pine Belt drivers moving ever since — just down the road from the old Hub sign downtown, the Saenger Theatre, and the train depot. Our AWD-equipped Kia lineup — Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Seltos, and EV6/EV9 e-AWD — gets everything from a quick fluid inspection to a complete AWD system workup. Every job is handled by factory-trained technicians at honest, upfront prices, and each visit posts automatically to your factory warranty record at our Hattiesburg service center.
OEMauthentic Kia-spec AWD fluid and components
KiaKia-certified service technicians
AWDexclusively — Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, and beyond
Freeevery visit includes an AWD checkup
Payover time with simple service financing
$0every visit covers recall and software checks
Kia Transfer Case & AWD Price & Coupons
Pick your AWD-equipped Kia below for up-to-date service pricing and coupons on your model, and know that an AWD system inspection comes standard with every visit. Bring your Kia to our Hattiesburg service center, and if you’d rather break up the cost, service financing spreads payments out over time.
Select Your Vehicle to See Specials
Select your vehicle above to see available service specials
✦ Claim This Offer
No strings attached. Expect a reply from our service team inside one business hour, and rest assured we never sell your information — a promise from your neighbors right here in Hattiesburg.
Offer Claimed!
Prices reflect the Kia model chosen at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg, 7124 US Hwy 98, plus tax and shop supplies. AWD service pricing is limited to AWD-equipped models, and coupons can’t be stacked with other offers. Ask your service advisor for full details — we’re proud to serve Hattiesburg and the entire Pine Belt.
More Ways to Save
Dean McCrary Kia is grateful to those who serve our community, and it shows in the discounts — stacked on top of current pricing when you bring valid ID and mention it at booking. If money’s tight this month, service financing still lets you get the work done now and pay over time.
Military Discount
Active-duty members, reservists, and veterans all qualify for reduced Kia service pricing here. Just show valid military ID when you check in and we’ll apply the discount to your AWD work.
First Responder Discount
First responders — police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics — receive a discount on Kia service here too. Show your ID when you check in; it’s a small thank-you from one Hattiesburg neighbor to another.
Service Now, Pay Later
Break any repair or service visit into manageable monthly payments through service financing. The application only takes a minute at check-in, checking your options never touches your credit score, and it works the same whether you’re driving in from across town or across the Pine Belt. See how it works.
What’s Included in Kia AWD System Service
A single honest price covers the whole visit: correct-spec fluid, a thorough inspection, and proof your AWD system is working the way it should.
Rear-Differential Fluid Check
We check fluid level and condition on the schedule your AWD system requires.
Transfer Case Check
Every AWD visit includes a check for leaks and any unusual noise.
Genuine Kia AWD Fluid
When service is due, your Kia’s AWD hardware gets the exact fluid it’s built for.
AWD System Road Test
Before you pick up your Kia, we confirm smooth AWD engagement through the turns.
When Does a Kia Need AWD Service?
Kia AWD Service Intervals
Only AWD-equipped Kias need this service — that’s the Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Seltos, and EV6/EV9 with e-AWD. Front-drive-only models — Carnival, K4, K4 Hatchback, K5, Soul, and Niro — simply don’t have this hardware.
Take the Sorento as an example of one documented AWD Kia platform: its transfer case carries no service required on the standard schedule, though the rear-differential fluid gets inspected near the 40,000-mile mark. Where a model doesn’t have its own published figure, we apply this same pattern across similar AWD Kia platforms. Check the Kia maintenance schedule for your specific model’s full plan.
Signs You Need AWD Service
Notice any of these on your AWD Kia? Don’t put it off — bring it in for a complimentary AWD system inspection:
A grinding or whining sound coming from the rear axle
Binding or shuddering when you turn sharply
An AWD or 4WD light lit up on the dash
Visible fluid pooling near the rear axle
Power delivery that feels uneven on gravel or wet roads
Which AWD Service Does Your Kia Need?
Not every AWD visit calls for the same amount of work, so here’s a look at all three service levels — your advisor will point you to the right one once your system’s been checked.
Fluid Inspection
Bundled into every routine AWD check
Check of rear-differential fluid level and condition
Transfer case checked for leaks and noise
Does not include a fluid change
Most Common
Fluid Service
Recommended once inspection flags it
Kia-spec rear-differential fluid installed
New fluid guards gears and bearings from wear
Confirmed with a road test
Full AWD System Check
When a symptom shows up
Full inspection of AWD hardware
Pinpoints the cause of noise, binding, or warning lights
Best choice once a symptom shows up
This work is limited to AWD-equipped Kias — we always inspect before we recommend, so you only pay for the service level your system truly needs.
Why Get Your AWD System Done at Dean McCrary Kia?
AWD components are specialized enough that plenty of shops don’t carry the right fluid or know the correct intervals. Here’s the difference your Kia dealer makes.
Factory-Trained Kia Technicians
Our technicians are trained specifically on Kia AWD components, from the transfer case and rear differential to the e-AWD electric systems.
Genuine Kia AWD Fluid
We match the fluid spec exactly to your AWD hardware, since using the wrong one can speed up wear on gears and bearings.
Recall & Software Checks — Free
Recalls, campaigns, and software updates all require a Kia dealer to complete, and we screen for every one of them at each visit. Check your recalls — there’s no charge for any Kia owner in the Pine Belt.
Factory Warranty, Documented
Each visit logs itself automatically against your factory warranty requirements, so there’s no receipt to keep and no gap to justify — that’s why Kia owners throughout the Pine Belt trust us.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
We check the vehicle before we ever quote a price, and nothing starts until you sign off — no surprise charges waiting at checkout.
We Know What Kias Need
With hundreds of AWD Kias rolling through each month, we’ve learned the maintenance schedules and the spots that wear first across the lineup.
Kia Transfer Case & AWD FAQs
Is a Transfer Case Part of My Kia?⌄
A transfer case and rear-differential system only show up on AWD-equipped Kias — the Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Seltos, and EV6/EV9 with e-AWD. Front-drive-only models such as the Carnival, K4, K4 Hatchback, K5, Soul, and Niro don’t carry this hardware.
What Does Transfer Case and AWD Service Run for a Kia?⌄
The cost depends on your Kia model and whether the job is a fluid inspection, a fluid service, or a complete AWD system check. Choose your Kia above for current pricing and coupons, and remember that Military and First Responder discounts stack on top of that price with valid ID.
What’s the Service Interval for an AWD Rear Differential?⌄
At least one AWD Kia platform calls for a rear-differential fluid check around the 40,000-mile mark, with the transfer case itself needing nothing under the standard maintenance schedule. We apply that same pattern across comparable AWD Kia models generally, though it isn’t a verified figure for every one of them.
Will My Transfer Case Ever Need a Fluid Change?⌄
For the AWD Kia platform where this is documented, the transfer case needs nothing under the standard maintenance schedule. It’s the rear-differential fluid, instead, that gets checked on a mileage interval.
How Can I Tell My AWD System Needs Attention?⌄
Keep an ear out for grinding or whining from the rear of the vehicle, a shudder or bind in tight turns, a lit AWD or 4WD warning light, or fluid leaking near the rear axle underneath. Any single one of these is reason enough for an AWD inspection.
Is Financing Available for Kia Service?⌄
Yes — through service financing, Dean McCrary Kia lets you get the work done now and pay over time. Your oil change, brake job, or any other repair can be split into monthly payments; the application takes roughly a minute at check-in and reviewing your options never dings your credit score.
Where’s the Nearest Kia Transfer Case and AWD Service to Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Hattiesburg Reviews & Testimonials
Read All Reviews What Service Customers Say
★★★★★
“The employees always go out of their way to make sure you have a comfortable experience. I know when I get there my car will be taken care of. They keep you updated the entire visit and have always gotten me in and out quickly, which I definitely appreciate.”
Levyn · Service Customer
★★★★★
“I just bought a car from Dean McCrary and I can’t brag on them enough. Duck was my salesman and he went above and beyond to help me get exactly what I wanted! He made buying a vehicle such an easy process — I’d recommend him to anyone.”
Kaitlyn H. · Sales Customer
★★★★★
“I always recommend Kia — quality, luxurious rides without the price tag. Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg is my go-to for the best service on my Telluride. I always trust their service department to take good care of it.”
Amy F. · Service Customer
Keep Your Kia Running Right
AWD care is just one piece of keeping your Kia healthy. Take a look at everything else we handle under one roof — Dean McCrary Kia, Hattiesburg's Kia dealer.
Visit the Service Center
We sit right on US-98 in Hattiesburg, where the I-59, US-49, and US-11 crossroads keeps Petal, Oak Grove, and Purvis within easy striking distance — along with the rest of the Pine Belt. Whether you’re coming from Forrest County, Lamar County, Columbia, or Laurel, the drive in is straightforward.
Department Hours
Service
Parts
Looking for Kia AWD & Transfer Case Service Near Hattiesburg, MS?
We handle AWD system service for every AWD-equipped Kia — Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Seltos, and EV6/EV9 e-AWD — across Hattiesburg, Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the greater Pine Belt of south Mississippi. Factory-trained technicians perform an AWD system inspection on every single visit. As Hattiesburg’s own Kia dealer, we’re glad to serve the surrounding Pine Belt, sitting right at the point where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge.
Pricing & Coupons for Kia AWD Service
What you’ll pay depends on the model and on whether the job is a fluid inspection, a fluid service, or a full AWD system check. Choose your Kia on this page for current pricing and coupons, and bring valid ID if you qualify for a Military or First Responder discount.
What’s the AWD Service Schedule?
One documented AWD Kia platform calls for a rear-differential fluid check near 40,000 miles, while its transfer case needs nothing under the standard schedule — a pattern we extend across similar AWD Kia models.
Which Kia Models Include a Transfer Case?
Just the AWD-equipped lineup: Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Seltos, and EV6/EV9 e-AWD. Front-drive-only models — Carnival, K4, K4 Hatchback, K5, Soul, and Niro — skip this hardware entirely.
Warning Signs Your Kia’s AWD Needs a Look
A grinding or whining rear axle, binding through tight turns, an illuminated AWD light, or fluid leaking near the rear axle are all cues that it’s time for an AWD inspection.