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Oct 7, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON DECEMBER 1, 2003 THE DASHBOARD LIFTED UP IN THE FRONT WHEN TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER . IT DID NOT DEFOG THE WINDOW, IT WILL WORK SOMEWHAT BUT NOT LIKE IT SHOULD. CAN SEE THE INSIDE DASHBOARD WHERE WIRING AND FOAM WAS. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE DECEMBE...

Oct 7, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON DECEMBER 1, 2003 THE DASHBOARD LIFTED UP IN THE FRONT WHEN TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER . IT DID NOT DEFOG THE WINDOW, IT WILL WORK SOMEWHAT BUT NOT LIKE IT SHOULD. CAN SEE THE INSIDE DASHBOARD WHERE WIRING AND FOAM WAS. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE DECEMBE...

Dec 14, 2004 Structure 56,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1996 KIA SEPHIA AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLAM AS ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME.*AK

Dec 14, 2004 Structure 56,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1996 KIA SEPHIA AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLAM AS ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME.*AK

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Structure 66,000 mi

IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE DASHBOARDS FOR KIA VEHICLES. I OWN A KIA SEPHIA AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND PEELS OFF. I HAVE SEEN OTHER MODELS AND IT FACES THE SAME PROBLEMS. MATTER OF FACT I VISITED KIA DEALERSHIPS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THIS ITEMS. THE DEALE...

Apr 21, 2004 Structure 66,000 mi

IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE DASHBOARDS FOR KIA VEHICLES. I OWN A KIA SEPHIA AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND PEELS OFF. I HAVE SEEN OTHER MODELS AND IT FACES THE SAME PROBLEMS. MATTER OF FACT I VISITED KIA DEALERSHIPS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THIS ITEMS. THE DEALE...

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 20,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME OF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 20,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME OF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS RISING AND THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK *MR

Jan 7, 2004 Visibility 17,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS RISING AND THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK *MR

Jan 7, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS RISING AND THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK *MR

Jan 7, 2004 Visibility 17,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS RISING AND THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK *MR

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,864 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC FAILED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,864 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC FAILED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BODY MOUNTS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. RELATED RECALL 98V323000, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS PEELING OFF FROM THE CAR'S FOUNDATION.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BODY MOUNTS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. RELATED RECALL 98V323000, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS PEELING OFF FROM THE CAR'S FOUNDATION.*AK

May 22, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD BUCKLED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT OFF PORTIONS OF IT. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED IT MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR BAG. *JB

May 22, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD BUCKLED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT OFF PORTIONS OF IT. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED IT MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR BAG. *JB

Feb 21, 2003 Electrical System 3 mi

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I BAUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. MY CAR WILL NOT PASS CALIFORNIA SMOG WITH THE LIGHT ON WHICH MEANS THAT I CANNOT RENEW MY REGISTRATION THE NEXT TIME THE DMV REQUIRES A SMOG CHECK.

Feb 21, 2003 Electrical System 3 mi

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I BAUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. MY CAR WILL NOT PASS CALIFORNIA SMOG WITH THE LIGHT ON WHICH MEANS THAT I CANNOT RENEW MY REGISTRATION THE NEXT TIME THE DMV REQUIRES A SMOG CHECK.

Feb 12, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UP IN FRONT (AGAINST WINDSHIELD). BECAUSE OF THIS THE DEFROSTER WILL NOT DEFROST THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT I AM UNABLE TO SEE ADEQUATELY TO DRIVE ANYTIME MY WINDSHIELD IS FOGGY. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT BUT I'M NOT SURE.

Feb 12, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UP IN FRONT (AGAINST WINDSHIELD). BECAUSE OF THIS THE DEFROSTER WILL NOT DEFROST THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT I AM UNABLE TO SEE ADEQUATELY TO DRIVE ANYTIME MY WINDSHIELD IS FOGGY. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT BUT I'M NOT SURE.

Jan 31, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD VENTS HAS PEELED AWAY OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO FROM THE DASH FRAME. RIGHT NOW IT IS STANDING AROUND 3" FROM THE FRAME AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO TRANSGRESS INTO MY LINE OF SIGHT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DEFROST/DEFOGGER ON THE CAR...

Jan 31, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD VENTS HAS PEELED AWAY OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO FROM THE DASH FRAME. RIGHT NOW IT IS STANDING AROUND 3" FROM THE FRAME AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO TRANSGRESS INTO MY LINE OF SIGHT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DEFROST/DEFOGGER ON THE CAR...

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE WHOLE DASH BOARD CAME OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE WHOLE DASH BOARD CAME OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING GOING 30MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKED AND BOTH AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING GOING 30MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKED AND BOTH AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. TS

Dec 27, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEAT BELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 27, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEAT BELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS ORDERED FOR THIS CAR ON 10/29/02 WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY ORDERED A SECOND ONE. I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR THEY SAY WAS READY AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING. BEFORE I DROVE OFF THE LOT I NOTICED MY DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON. HOWEVER ALL OF THE DOORS WERE CLOSED INCLUDING THE TRUNK. ...

Nov 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS ORDERED FOR THIS CAR ON 10/29/02 WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY ORDERED A SECOND ONE. I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR THEY SAY WAS READY AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING. BEFORE I DROVE OFF THE LOT I NOTICED MY DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON. HOWEVER ALL OF THE DOORS WERE CLOSED INCLUDING THE TRUNK. ...

Nov 6, 2002 Electrical System

THIS IS THE THIRD WIRING HARNESS THEY ARE ORDERING. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Electrical System

THIS IS THE THIRD WIRING HARNESS THEY ARE ORDERING. DT

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ARE UNTREADING WITHOUT BEING USED EXCESSIVELY.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ARE UNTREADING WITHOUT BEING USED EXCESSIVELY.*AK

Dec 6, 2001 Structure

THE SEAMS THAT JOIN THE BODY IN THE REAR HAVE SEPARATED, THIS CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO CAUSE FREE FLOWING WATER TO BE SEEN ENTERING THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. SOME OF THE SEPARATION OF THE SEAM IS NOT VISIBLE DUE TO BEING LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE REAR ...

Dec 6, 2001 Structure

THE SEAMS THAT JOIN THE BODY IN THE REAR HAVE SEPARATED, THIS CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO CAUSE FREE FLOWING WATER TO BE SEEN ENTERING THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. SOME OF THE SEPARATION OF THE SEAM IS NOT VISIBLE DUE TO BEING LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE REAR ...

Jun 26, 2001 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD WAS WARPING. DASHBOARD BEGAN DISCOLORING A YEAR 1/2 AGO, AND CURRENTLY WAS FALLING APART. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS SIMPLY WEAR AND TEAR. CONSUMER FEELS THAT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY. *AK *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD WAS WARPING. DASHBOARD BEGAN DISCOLORING A YEAR 1/2 AGO, AND CURRENTLY WAS FALLING APART. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS SIMPLY WEAR AND TEAR. CONSUMER FEELS THAT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY. *AK *SLC

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONLY 9 MONTH OLD BREAK, ROTORS HAS BECOME TOO THIN, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONLY 9 MONTH OLD BREAK, ROTORS HAS BECOME TOO THIN, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD ON MY KIA IS FOLDING AND BUCKLING PREVENTING THE DEFROST SYSTEM TO BLOW CORRECTLY. THUS, MAKE IT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN IT IS RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. THE BLOWER CANNOT REACH THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE BUCKLING OF THE DASH.

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD ON MY KIA IS FOLDING AND BUCKLING PREVENTING THE DEFROST SYSTEM TO BLOW CORRECTLY. THUS, MAKE IT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN IT IS RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. THE BLOWER CANNOT REACH THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE BUCKLING OF THE DASH.

Feb 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING IN DARK IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DUE TO HEADLIGHTS LAMPS, WHERE COVER IS TURNING YELLOW, AND ISN'T ILUMINATING LIKE BEFORE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING IN DARK IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DUE TO HEADLIGHTS LAMPS, WHERE COVER IS TURNING YELLOW, AND ISN'T ILUMINATING LIKE BEFORE.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 8000 MILES. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 8000 MILES. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY TIME TAKEN IN FOR REG.CHECKUP,HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON,PUTTING 99 BRAKES ON 96 CAR. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EVERY TIME TAKEN IN FOR REG.CHECKUP,HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON,PUTTING 99 BRAKES ON 96 CAR. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES NEEDS BRAKES/ ROTORS, CONSUMER FEELS ROTORS ARE WARPING FAST, AND THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES NEEDS BRAKES/ ROTORS, CONSUMER FEELS ROTORS ARE WARPING FAST, AND THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES NEEDS BRAKES/ ROTORS, CONSUMER FEELS ROTORS ARE WARPING FAST, AND THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES NEEDS BRAKES/ ROTORS, CONSUMER FEELS ROTORS ARE WARPING FAST, AND THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Oct 28, 2000 Electrical System

THE TOP OF THE DASH ACTUALLY HAS A LARGE BURN SCORCH MARK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT AND THE FOAM LIKE MATERIAL IS BULGING OUT, THIS IS IN THE MIDDLE OF FLORIDA'S SUMMER HEAT AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY WORK BUT A CAR ONLY 3 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE, OVER YEARS...

Oct 28, 2000 Electrical System

THE TOP OF THE DASH ACTUALLY HAS A LARGE BURN SCORCH MARK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT AND THE FOAM LIKE MATERIAL IS BULGING OUT, THIS IS IN THE MIDDLE OF FLORIDA'S SUMMER HEAT AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY WORK BUT A CAR ONLY 3 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE, OVER YEARS...

Sep 15, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL INJECTION WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL INJECTION WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO WIRING HARNESSES FAILURE. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO WIRING HARNESSES FAILURE. YH

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE REPAIRED AND THEY FAILED AGAIN 6299 MILES LATER, THEY HAD THE BRAKES REMOVED AND TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST WHO INFORMED THEM THAT THE ROTORS WERE THE ORINGINALLY INSTALLED ROTORS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. CONSUMER FEELS THE THE BRAKE JOB DONE PRIOR WAS NEVER DONE OR THE NEW B...

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE REPAIRED AND THEY FAILED AGAIN 6299 MILES LATER, THEY HAD THE BRAKES REMOVED AND TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST WHO INFORMED THEM THAT THE ROTORS WERE THE ORINGINALLY INSTALLED ROTORS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. CONSUMER FEELS THE THE BRAKE JOB DONE PRIOR WAS NEVER DONE OR THE NEW B...

Jun 1, 2000 Seat Belts

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RECEPTICLES DUE TO FAILURE OF LATCH. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANT EVEN AFTER IT IS RESET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RECEPTICLES DUE TO FAILURE OF LATCH. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANT EVEN AFTER IT IS RESET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Seat Belts

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RECEPTICLES DUE TO FAILURE OF LATCH. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANT EVEN AFTER IT IS RESET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RECEPTICLES DUE TO FAILURE OF LATCH. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANT EVEN AFTER IT IS RESET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY. *AK

May 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 10-12 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND DOESNT DEPRESS, MAKING STOPPING SLOW. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR BECOME BLACK,COVERED WITH THE DUST FROM THE BRAKE PADS.. AND AT TIMES THE BRAKES STICK AND RESISTANCE IS FELT FRO...

May 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 10-12 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND DOESNT DEPRESS, MAKING STOPPING SLOW. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR BECOME BLACK,COVERED WITH THE DUST FROM THE BRAKE PADS.. AND AT TIMES THE BRAKES STICK AND RESISTANCE IS FELT FRO...

May 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 10-12 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND DOESNT DEPRESS, MAKING STOPPING SLOW. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR BECOME BLACK,COVERED WITH THE DUST FROM THE BRAKE PADS.. AND AT TIMES THE BRAKES STICK AND RESISTANCE IS FELT FRO...

May 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 10-12 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND DOESNT DEPRESS, MAKING STOPPING SLOW. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR BECOME BLACK,COVERED WITH THE DUST FROM THE BRAKE PADS.. AND AT TIMES THE BRAKES STICK AND RESISTANCE IS FELT FRO...

May 1, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. PULLED OVER & SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THE ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE FRAYED. COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE FRAYED WIRES. *AK

May 1, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. PULLED OVER & SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THE ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE FRAYED. COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE FRAYED WIRES. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, I HAD AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHORIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, I HAD AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHORIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL LATCH, BUT IT COMES LOOSE ON ITS OWN. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL LATCH, BUT IT COMES LOOSE ON ITS OWN. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN MARCH 24, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM , I HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHOIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. UNTIL NOW THERE HAS BEEN DONE A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT WITHOUT...

Apr 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN MARCH 24, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM , I HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHOIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. UNTIL NOW THERE HAS BEEN DONE A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT WITHOUT...

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR HIS VEHICLE BRAKES AND ROTORS, SINCE THEN THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM CONTINUOUSLY, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS 4 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *ET

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC LEFT THE OIL PLUG LOOSE AND THE PLUG FELL ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY, NOW THE VEHICLE HAS LEFT A CONSUMER STRANDED.*ET

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR HIS VEHICLE BRAKES AND ROTORS, SINCE THEN THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM CONTINUOUSLY, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS 4 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *ET

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC LEFT THE OIL PLUG LOOSE AND THE PLUG FELL ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY, NOW THE VEHICLE HAS LEFT A CONSUMER STRANDED.*ET

Mar 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN COLD/DAMP WEATHER BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND MAKE LOUD NOISE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN COLD/DAMP WEATHER BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND MAKE LOUD NOISE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

DUE TO WIRING PROBLEMS VEHICLE HAD STALLED, A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK *ML

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DUE TO WIRING PROBLEMS VEHICLE HAD STALLED, A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK *ML

Feb 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

DUE TO WIRING PROBLEMS VEHICLE HAD STALLED, A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK *ML

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DUE TO WIRING PROBLEMS VEHICLE HAD STALLED, A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK *ML

Feb 2, 2000 Visibility

CABLES ARE HANGING FROM OUT THE SIDES OF 3 DOORS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT HIS EXPENSE. WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, THE WINDOWS WON'T DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER HAS A BOARD INSIDE THE PANEL TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Structure

CABLES ARE HANGING FROM OUT THE SIDES OF 3 DOORS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT HIS EXPENSE. WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, THE WINDOWS WON'T DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER HAS A BOARD INSIDE THE PANEL TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Visibility

CABLES ARE HANGING FROM OUT THE SIDES OF 3 DOORS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT HIS EXPENSE. WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, THE WINDOWS WON'T DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER HAS A BOARD INSIDE THE PANEL TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Structure

CABLES ARE HANGING FROM OUT THE SIDES OF 3 DOORS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT HIS EXPENSE. WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, THE WINDOWS WON'T DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER HAS A BOARD INSIDE THE PANEL TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THIS CAUSED SMOKE TO FILL THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO HAD JERKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP WHICH MADE IT HARD TO ESCAPE VEHICLE/ TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED IT WAS OUT ...

Jan 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THIS CAUSED SMOKE TO FILL THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO HAD JERKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP WHICH MADE IT HARD TO ESCAPE VEHICLE/ TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED IT WAS OUT ...

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THIS CAUSED SMOKE TO FILL THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO HAD JERKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP WHICH MADE IT HARD TO ESCAPE VEHICLE/ TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED IT WAS OUT ...

Jan 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THIS CAUSED SMOKE TO FILL THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO HAD JERKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP WHICH MADE IT HARD TO ESCAPE VEHICLE/ TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED IT WAS OUT ...

Jan 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JULY OF 1999 HAD PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. CAR KEPT OVERHEATING. PUT IT IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH COST $400.00. HAD IT OUT ABOUT ONE WEEK HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. IN OCTOBER WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY INDICATION ANYTHING WA...

Jan 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JULY OF 1999 HAD PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. CAR KEPT OVERHEATING. PUT IT IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH COST $400.00. HAD IT OUT ABOUT ONE WEEK HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. IN OCTOBER WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY INDICATION ANYTHING WA...

Jan 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JULY OF 1999 HAD PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. CAR KEPT OVERHEATING. PUT IT IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH COST $400.00. HAD IT OUT ABOUT ONE WEEK HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. IN OCTOBER WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY INDICATION ANYTHING WA...

Jan 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JULY OF 1999 HAD PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. CAR KEPT OVERHEATING. PUT IT IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH COST $400.00. HAD IT OUT ABOUT ONE WEEK HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. IN OCTOBER WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY INDICATION ANYTHING WA...

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Visibility

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Equipment

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Seat Belts

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Visibility

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Equipment

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Seat Belts

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Dec 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

OIL FILTERS MADE BY ANY OTHER COMPANY THAN KIA DOES NOT WORK. I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TWICE BECAUSE THE ONE DONE BY THE CAR LOT WAS NOT A KIA OIL FILTER AND THE ONE I HAD DONE WAS NOT A KIA FILTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO A KIA REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY CLEANED THE AREA AND CHANGED THE FILTER. ...

Nov 22, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN THE OCCUPANT MAKES A SLIGHT MOVE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE COMES LOOSE, LEAVING THE OCCUPANT UNPROTECTED IN CASE OF CRASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE TWICE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN THE OCCUPANT MAKES A SLIGHT MOVE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE COMES LOOSE, LEAVING THE OCCUPANT UNPROTECTED IN CASE OF CRASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE TWICE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET OUT OF PARK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT FIND ITS CAUSE. KIA HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML

Nov 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET OUT OF PARK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT FIND ITS CAUSE. KIA HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML

Oct 12, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHIN SECONDS AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHIN SECONDS AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System

DASHBOARD GETS HOT AND IS DETERIORATING ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System

DASHBOARD GETS HOT AND IS DETERIORATING ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE, DRUM, AND ROTOR PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL.

Aug 24, 1999 Parking Brake

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE PULLED OUT OF THE CENTER ANCHOR IN THE TRANSFER BRACKET DUE TO POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF THE METAL BEING TOO SOFT (WEAK) FOR FORCE NECESSARY. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Parking Brake

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE PULLED OUT OF THE CENTER ANCHOR IN THE TRANSFER BRACKET DUE TO POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF THE METAL BEING TOO SOFT (WEAK) FOR FORCE NECESSARY. MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. TOOK AUTO TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. TOOK AUTO TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT CERTAIN TIMES, THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND NOW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS BACK ON. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT CERTAIN TIMES, THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND NOW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS BACK ON. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT CERTAIN TIMES, THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND NOW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS BACK ON. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT CERTAIN TIMES, THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND NOW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS BACK ON. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35-40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35-40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 27, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DURING FRONTAL COLLISION CAUSING FACE TO HIT STEERING WHEEL. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DURING FRONTAL COLLISION CAUSING FACE TO HIT STEERING WHEEL. NLM

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Power Train

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Power Train

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Electrical System

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

Jun 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE FIRST MONTH I HAD CAR THE IGNITION/STEERING LOCKED AND NEEDED TOWING BY KIA-NOTHING CHARGED TO ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON SHORTLY AFTER 'REPAIR' EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 3-28-1998. I JUST GOT "RUN-AROUND' FROM WESTERN DIVERSIFIED/KIA AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP...

May 25, 1999 Electrical System

DASHBOARD IS BUSTING AND BURNING TO PIECES INTO THE AIRBAG. MANUACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

May 25, 1999 Electrical System

DASHBOARD IS BUSTING AND BURNING TO PIECES INTO THE AIRBAG. MANUACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

May 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

REPETEDLY REPAIRED FOR SAME PROBLEMS AND STILL SAME THINGS NOT NEEDING TO BE REPLACD HAD TO BE CAR IS A LEMON

May 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

REPETEDLY REPAIRED FOR SAME PROBLEMS AND STILL SAME THINGS NOT NEEDING TO BE REPLACD HAD TO BE CAR IS A LEMON

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO SLIPPING.

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY STALLING.

Apr 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED/REPLACED DUE TO UNLATCHING WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO WARPING/VIBRATION/SHUDDERING, ALSO GLAZED BRAKE LINING REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Apr 13, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO SLIPPING.

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY STALLING.

Apr 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED/REPLACED DUE TO UNLATCHING WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT LAP SEAT BELTS WHEN LATCHED CAME UNLATCHED. IF PULLED ON WILL COME UNLATCHED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.

Apr 8, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT LAP SEAT BELTS WHEN LATCHED CAME UNLATCHED. IF PULLED ON WILL COME UNLATCHED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.

Mar 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, PADS AND ROTORS, MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS DUE TO TYPE OF BRAKES. DEALER AWARE AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, PADS AND ROTORS, MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS DUE TO TYPE OF BRAKES. DEALER AWARE AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Interior Lighting

DASH GAUGE LIGHTS FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/MOTOR FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Interior Lighting

DASH GAUGE LIGHTS FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/MOTOR FAILED.

Dec 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 15MPH WAS BROADSIDED IN FRONT, ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. SKID MARKS SHOWED OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELED 25MPH. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK/HAND AND ABDOMEN INJURIES. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 15MPH WAS BROADSIDED IN FRONT, ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. SKID MARKS SHOWED OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELED 25MPH. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK/HAND AND ABDOMEN INJURIES. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. OVERDRIVE KEEPS SLIPPING. WILL NOT SHIFT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UP. THE KILL SWITCH WIRING KEEPS EFFECTING STARTING. BRAKE DISC & PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. OVERDRIVE KEEPS SLIPPING. WILL NOT SHIFT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UP. THE KILL SWITCH WIRING KEEPS EFFECTING STARTING. BRAKE DISC & PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. OVERDRIVE KEEPS SLIPPING. WILL NOT SHIFT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UP. THE KILL SWITCH WIRING KEEPS EFFECTING STARTING. BRAKE DISC & PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. OVERDRIVE KEEPS SLIPPING. WILL NOT SHIFT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UP. THE KILL SWITCH WIRING KEEPS EFFECTING STARTING. BRAKE DISC & PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Power Train Crash

DEFECTIVE CV JOINTS CAUSED A POPPING NOISE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED CV JOINTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH CV JOINT ASSEMBLY DAMAGED. CAR HAS RECURRENT HISTORY OF PROBLEM. I FEEL MY LIFE IS IN DANGER AND LEMON LAW DOES NOT PROTECT ME. OTHER LIVES COULD BE IN DANGER AS WELL. DEALER CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE AND I PURCHASED IN FROM THIS D...

Dec 1, 1998 Power Train Crash

DEFECTIVE CV JOINTS CAUSED A POPPING NOISE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED CV JOINTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH CV JOINT ASSEMBLY DAMAGED. CAR HAS RECURRENT HISTORY OF PROBLEM. I FEEL MY LIFE IS IN DANGER AND LEMON LAW DOES NOT PROTECT ME. OTHER LIVES COULD BE IN DANGER AS WELL. DEALER CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE AND I PURCHASED IN FROM THIS D...

Oct 14, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. EACH TIME TOLD PROBLEM FIXED, BUT IT REAPPEARS. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. EACH TIME TOLD PROBLEM FIXED, BUT IT REAPPEARS. *AK

Sep 23, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 23, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER . THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER . THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, SEEMS TO BE AIR IN BRAKES. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, SEEMS TO BE AIR IN BRAKES. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS SEVERELY WORN, PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS SEVERELY WORN, PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS SEVERELY WORN, PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS SEVERELY WORN, PADS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

May 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AFTER JUST HAVING IT FIXED, TO FIX IT THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID PUT 3 OR 4 TANK OF GAS IN THE CAR.

May 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE FAILURE WITH NO WARING, REPLACE BRAKES, DRUMS AND ROTOR TWICE.

May 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AFTER JUST HAVING IT FIXED, TO FIX IT THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID PUT 3 OR 4 TANK OF GAS IN THE CAR.

May 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE FAILURE WITH NO WARING, REPLACE BRAKES, DRUMS AND ROTOR TWICE.

May 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

May 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Apr 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES GRINDING AND INTERMITTENT STALLING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEMS.

Mar 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES GRINDING AND INTERMITTENT STALLING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEMS.

Feb 24, 1998 Structure

DOOR ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR FLIES OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK IN TO KIA FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN BACK COMING LOOSE. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Seat Belts

DOOR ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR FLIES OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK IN TO KIA FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN BACK COMING LOOSE. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Structure

DOOR ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR FLIES OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK IN TO KIA FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN BACK COMING LOOSE. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Seat Belts

DOOR ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR FLIES OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK IN TO KIA FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN BACK COMING LOOSE. *AK

Feb 21, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 21, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN TWO YEARS.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN TWO YEARS.

Feb 3, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE SEATBELT BUCKLES CAME LOOSE. SOMETIMES THE BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE SEATBELT BUCKLES CAME LOOSE. SOMETIMES THE BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY MALFUNCTIONS.

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 13, 1998 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR FROM THE WRONG VENTS.

Jan 13, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG PLATE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF ON ONE SIDE.

Jan 13, 1998 Structure

AIR LEAKS INTO VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Jan 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY MALFUNCTIONS.

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 13, 1998 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR FROM THE WRONG VENTS.

Jan 13, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG PLATE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF ON ONE SIDE.

Jan 13, 1998 Structure

AIR LEAKS INTO VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Dec 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS.

Dec 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS.

Dec 11, 1997 Unknown Or Other

BRAKE AND ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON, LIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF.

Dec 11, 1997 Interior Lighting

BRAKE AND ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON, LIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF.

Dec 11, 1997 Unknown Or Other

BRAKE AND ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON, LIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF.

Dec 11, 1997 Interior Lighting

BRAKE AND ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COME ON, LIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF.

Dec 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ONE MONTH LATER THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHY. *AK *SLC

Dec 1, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ONE MONTH LATER THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHY. *AK *SLC

Dec 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ONE MONTH LATER THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHY. *AK *SLC

Dec 1, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ONE MONTH LATER THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHY. *AK *SLC

Nov 13, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER HIT A GUARD RAIL FROM THE FRONT AND THEN THE SIDE AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 13, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER HIT A GUARD RAIL FROM THE FRONT AND THEN THE SIDE AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Steering

STEERING MECHANISM FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Steering

STEERING MECHANISM FAILED.

Sep 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY.OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 50-55 MPH TRYING TO COME TO A STOP SHE PUMPED THE BRAKES AND ALSO PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND TURNED THE RIGHT ROTOR, AND BRAKES ARE STILL IMPORABLE...

Sep 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY.OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 50-55 MPH TRYING TO COME TO A STOP SHE PUMPED THE BRAKES AND ALSO PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND TURNED THE RIGHT ROTOR, AND BRAKES ARE STILL IMPORABLE...

Sep 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE JUST STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. THE WIRING HARNESS AND ENGINE WERE REPLACED IN APRIL OF 97. WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN REPLACED (2) OTHER TIMES, 6/20/97 & 8/15/ 97. THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPLACING FOR A FOURTH TIME. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE JUST STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. THE WIRING HARNESS AND ENGINE WERE REPLACED IN APRIL OF 97. WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN REPLACED (2) OTHER TIMES, 6/20/97 & 8/15/ 97. THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPLACING FOR A FOURTH TIME. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NUMEROUS ENGINE REPAIRS DONE WHEN BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED TWICE, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NUMEROUS ENGINE REPAIRS DONE WHEN BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED TWICE, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Aug 12, 1997 Power Train

UPON DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE RPMS DROP AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UPON DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE RPMS DROP AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Power Train

UPON DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE RPMS DROP AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UPON DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE RPMS DROP AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND W/FOOT ON BRAKES; ALSO OCCURS WHEN GOING FORWARD; TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED WAS FRONT CALIPERS & VEHICLE NOT DRIVABLE. WAITING FOR PARTS. OLD CALIPERS & BRAKE PADS REPLACED WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND W/FOOT ON BRAKES; ALSO OCCURS WHEN GOING FORWARD; TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED WAS FRONT CALIPERS & VEHICLE NOT DRIVABLE. WAITING FOR PARTS. OLD CALIPERS & BRAKE PADS REPLACED WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND W/FOOT ON BRAKES; ALSO OCCURS WHEN GOING FORWARD; TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED WAS FRONT CALIPERS & VEHICLE NOT DRIVABLE. WAITING FOR PARTS. OLD CALIPERS & BRAKE PADS REPLACED WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND W/FOOT ON BRAKES; ALSO OCCURS WHEN GOING FORWARD; TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED WAS FRONT CALIPERS & VEHICLE NOT DRIVABLE. WAITING FOR PARTS. OLD CALIPERS & BRAKE PADS REPLACED WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE STALLS RIGHT IN THE STREET WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS, AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE STALLS RIGHT IN THE STREET WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS, AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STALLED. CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. CLUTCH BURNED OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STALLED. CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. CLUTCH BURNED OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE STALLS RIGHT IN THE STREET WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS, AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE STALLS RIGHT IN THE STREET WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS, AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STALLED. CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. CLUTCH BURNED OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STALLED. CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. CLUTCH BURNED OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WEAR DOWN VERY FAST. OWNER IS ALWAYS TAKING THE CAR IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WEAR DOWN VERY FAST. OWNER IS ALWAYS TAKING THE CAR IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR'S FRONT END AND STEERING HAVE A VIBRATION. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR'S FRONT END AND STEERING HAVE A VIBRATION. *AK

Apr 24, 1997 Power Train

SEAL AND BOLT IN TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 24, 1997 Power Train

SEAL AND BOLT IN TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN 45-70 MPH.

Apr 18, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN 45-70 MPH.

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Apr 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

OVER DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE LOCKS UP.

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Apr 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

OVER DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY.

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE LOCKS UP.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: REQUEST FOR AIRBAG REMOVAL.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: REQUEST FOR AIRBAG REMOVAL.

Apr 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Apr 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY.

Apr 6, 1997 Power Train

THE SHIFT LOCK INDICATOR LOCKS.

Apr 6, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DIFFICULTY LATCHING HOOD.

Apr 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Apr 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY.

Apr 6, 1997 Power Train

THE SHIFT LOCK INDICATOR LOCKS.

Apr 6, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DIFFICULTY LATCHING HOOD.

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ROARING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING,

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

PROBLEM W/LEFT REAR DOOR.

Mar 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

Mar 31, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END PULLS.

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Steering

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERE GAS FUMES.

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

RATTLING SOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE CAR WHEN DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TOP DOESN'T FIT PROPERLY.

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

REAR BUMPER NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Mar 31, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT REAR DOOR FAILED TO OPEN OR UNLOCK.

Mar 31, 1997 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CLOCK FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Visibility

LEFT WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK INTO DOOR.

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ROARING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING,

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

PROBLEM W/LEFT REAR DOOR.

Mar 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

Mar 31, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END PULLS.

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Steering

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERE GAS FUMES.

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

RATTLING SOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE CAR WHEN DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TOP DOESN'T FIT PROPERLY.

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

REAR BUMPER NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Mar 31, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT REAR DOOR FAILED TO OPEN OR UNLOCK.

Mar 31, 1997 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CLOCK FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Visibility

LEFT WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK INTO DOOR.

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRYING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP GOING 10MPH, BRAKES DIDN'T TAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AFTERWARDS, AT TIMES THERE'S A LOUD NOISE AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE NOISE STOPS AND VICE VERSA. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRYING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP GOING 10MPH, BRAKES DIDN'T TAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AFTERWARDS, AT TIMES THERE'S A LOUD NOISE AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE NOISE STOPS AND VICE VERSA. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRYING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP GOING 10MPH, BRAKES DIDN'T TAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AFTERWARDS, AT TIMES THERE'S A LOUD NOISE AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE NOISE STOPS AND VICE VERSA. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRYING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP GOING 10MPH, BRAKES DIDN'T TAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AFTERWARDS, AT TIMES THERE'S A LOUD NOISE AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE NOISE STOPS AND VICE VERSA. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS ONLY A 2" SPACE BETWEEN GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING BOTH PEDALS TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY 3 TIMES.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS ONLY A 2" SPACE BETWEEN GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING BOTH PEDALS TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY 3 TIMES.

Nov 19, 1996 Power Train

DRIVING AT SPEED OF 65MPH, VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, STUCK IN GEAR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Power Train

DRIVING AT SPEED OF 65MPH, VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, STUCK IN GEAR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Structure

SEAMS OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY CRACKED.

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Nov 13, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER BROKE.

Nov 13, 1996 Structure

SEAMS OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY CRACKED.

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Nov 13, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER BROKE.

Oct 15, 1996 Visibility

WINDOWS WILL NOT DEFROST DUE TO DESIGN OF DEFOGGER SYSTEM; AIRFLOW NOT ENOUGH TO CLEAR WINDOWS; ONCE WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP, OWNER HAS TO PARK VEHICLE; IMPAIRS VISION, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 15, 1996 Visibility

WINDOWS WILL NOT DEFROST DUE TO DESIGN OF DEFOGGER SYSTEM; AIRFLOW NOT ENOUGH TO CLEAR WINDOWS; ONCE WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP, OWNER HAS TO PARK VEHICLE; IMPAIRS VISION, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 2, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; IGNITION FAILURE/ AIR BAG LIGHT COME SON/INTERIOR LIGHTS GO DIM. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; IGNITION FAILURE/ AIR BAG LIGHT COME SON/INTERIOR LIGHTS GO DIM. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; IGNITION FAILURE/ AIR BAG LIGHT COME SON/INTERIOR LIGHTS GO DIM. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; IGNITION FAILURE/ AIR BAG LIGHT COME SON/INTERIOR LIGHTS GO DIM. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT HOLD CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN PLACE.

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT HOLD CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN PLACE.

Sep 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK VERY LOUD. VEHICLE HAS ABS. *AK

Sep 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK VERY LOUD. VEHICLE HAS ABS. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Steering

STEERING LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY, UPON RELEASING, DRIVER LOSS CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.

Aug 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY, UPON RELEASING, DRIVER LOSS CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.

Aug 15, 1996 Steering

STEERING LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY, UPON RELEASING, DRIVER LOSS CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.

Aug 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY, UPON RELEASING, DRIVER LOSS CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.

Jun 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, MAKE GRONDING NOISE/DIMMER SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPLACED RUSTED MUFFLER/GAS ACCELERATOR TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL/ VEHICLE BUCKS AND HESITATES AT LOW SPEED/NOISY LIFTERS. *AK

May 30, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN VEHICLE STALLS OUT, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. *AK

May 30, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN VEHICLE STALLS OUT, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. *AK

May 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BRAKES HAD FAILED THREE TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BRAKES HAD FAILED THREE TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK