1998 KIA SEPHIA Problems & Recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V317000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR THE ...

Mileage: 119,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPER SCRATCHED THE WINDSHIELD AND DID NOT CLEAR THE RAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V271000 (VISIBILITY) HOW...

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE WHEN HE HEARD AN UNUSUAL CLICK. THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO LOCK YET THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE WHEEL. HE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE AS THE STEERING BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT. THE CONTACT NOTICE...

Mileage: 120,553

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO 50 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL EXCESSIVELY IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171,000. TH...

Mileage: 160,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD PERIODICALLY FAIL TO START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY, BUT THE...

Mileage: 108,083

THE DASH BOARD IS CURLING UP AROUND THE FRONT WINDOW VENTS WHICH IS KICKING THE VENTS OUT. *TR

Mileage: 80,200

MY 1998 KIA SEPHIA REAR BRAKE PAD FELL OFF FELL OFF THE SHOE. APPARENTLY THEY ARE HELD ON BY GLUE. IT WAS REPLACED BUT I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN IT RAINS A LOT , THEY LOCK UP WHEN PARKED. I DON'T DARE USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAUSE THE BRAKES LOCK UP. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

THE AIRBAG IN MY DAUGHTERS KIA SEPHIA 1998 PASSENGER SIDE ONLY DEPLOYED WHILE SHE WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NO REASON FOR THE AIRBAG TO GO OFF. TOOK TO DEALSHIP FOR REVIEW AND WAS TOLD THAT THE EXPERT LOOKED AT THE CAR AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND NO IDEA WH...

Mileage: 30,090

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 KIA SEPHIA. A RELATIVE WAS DRIVING THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND HE SAW HIS BROTHER DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. HE SWERVED TO PLAY A GAME WITH HIS BROTHER, BUT INSTEAD HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED...

I BROUGHT A NEW KIA SEPHIA IN 1998, AND HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT! TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES BY THE MECHANIC FOR KIA MOTORS, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN ON 7/2007. ALSO , THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP TURNING OFF ...

Mileage: 80

I BROUGHT A NEW KIA SEPHIA IN 1998, AND HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT! TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES BY THE MECHANIC FOR KIA MOTORS, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN ON 7/2007. ALSO , THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP TURNING OFF ...

Mileage: 80

I BROUGHT A NEW KIA SEPHIA IN 1998, AND HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT! TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES BY THE MECHANIC FOR KIA MOTORS, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN ON 7/2007. ALSO , THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP TURNING OFF ...

Mileage: 80

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE 1998 KIA SOPHIA IT STALLED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AND SHE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S CURRENT MI...

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 KIA SEPHIA AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL. SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY WIFE RAN AWAY FORM THE VEHICLE. THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS BURNED UP. *NM

Mileage: 127,000

FLASHING OVERDRIVE DASH LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY LIT DUE TO FAULTY PRESSURE SENSOR AT FUEL INJECTOR. *NM

Mileage: 83,500

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, APPROXIMATELY 70,00 MILES ON MY CAR, THE AC/HEATER FAN MOTOR WILL BLOW AIR INTERMITTENTLY, REGARDLESS OF THE FAN'S SPEED SETTING. EVENTUALLY, THE FAN STOPS BLOWING ALL TOGETHER. THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED WITH MY 1999 KIA SEPHIA. *JB

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, APPROXIMATELY 70,00 MILES ON MY CAR, THE AC/HEATER FAN MOTOR WILL BLOW AIR INTERMITTENTLY, REGARDLESS OF THE FAN'S SPEED SETTING. EVENTUALLY, THE FAN STOPS BLOWING ALL TOGETHER. THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED WITH MY 1999 KIA SEPHIA. *JB

1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING

Mileage: 80,000

1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING

Mileage: 80,000

1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING

Mileage: 80,000

DT: VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS. KIA 1998 HAD BEEN RECALLED. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED, HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEM. *TT

THE CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE PART HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mileage: 54,000

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Mileage: 128,333

THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN O...

WHILE SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN, AND THE SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE SHIFT LEVER IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE HOOD OPENED AND DENT THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER INDICATED FOR THE LAST PAST SIX MONTHS THE HOOD HASN'T BEEN OPENED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO REPORT. HOWEVER, VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 60,000

REAR DRUM BRAKES SQUEALED LOUDLY, AND IT DID NOT FEEL AS IF THEY WERE WORKING IN MOIST CONDITIONS. ALSO, A STEERING GEAR BRACKET WELD CRACKED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. AT LOW SPEEDS CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULT MAINTAINING CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL WAS FLOPPING AROUND. *AK

REAR DRUM BRAKES SQUEALED LOUDLY, AND IT DID NOT FEEL AS IF THEY WERE WORKING IN MOIST CONDITIONS. ALSO, A STEERING GEAR BRACKET WELD CRACKED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. AT LOW SPEEDS CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULT MAINTAINING CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL WAS FLOPPING AROUND. *AK

BATTERY WASN'T HOLDING CHARGE, NEEDED CONTINUOUS REFILL WITH DISTILLED WATER, OVERHEATING, OVERFLOWING AND SPILLING ACID CORRODING OTHER PARTS. (NAR) *PH *CB

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE AS WELL AS VEHICLE HOLDING FUEL.*LA *MR

REAR BRAKE SHOES CAME APART AND LODGED IN THE DRUM, LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL. *PH THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE SHOES AND LEFT REAR BRAKE DRUM. THEY ALSO RESURFACED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE DRUM. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE HE FEELS THIS FAILURE WAS NOT DUE T...

Mileage: 32,370

SINCE MAY OF 2002, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES AND OF THIS DATE IT IS STILL THERE. FIRST THEY SAID IT WAS FUSES. ACTUALLY IT HAS NEVER RUN OR STARTED RIGHT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME THAT IT WENT IN WAS 8/5/03, THEY FIXED THE WATER PUMP, BELTS, CRANK PULLEY. THIS W...

Mileage: 41,596

SINCE MAY OF 2002, THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES AND OF THIS DATE IT IS STILL THERE. FIRST THEY SAID IT WAS FUSES. ACTUALLY IT HAS NEVER RUN OR STARTED RIGHT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME THAT IT WENT IN WAS 8/5/03, THEY FIXED THE WATER PUMP, BELTS, CRANK PULLEY. THIS W...

Mileage: 41,596

I BOUGHT A 1998 KIA SEPHIA FROM TOYOTA CARLSBAD 2 YEARS AGO IN MAY, 2001 THAT I PAID CASH FOR. RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE KIA SEPHIA THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT BACK TO TOYOTA CARLSBAD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I DIDN'T PUT THE GAS CAP BACK ON CORRECTLY. AUGUST, 2002 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ...

Mileage: 44,508

DEAR SIR: KIA SEPHIA 1998 HAS SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH NEVER BEEN REPORTED. MY CAR (VIN# [XXX]; 52,000 MILES) HAS (1) AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE HEAD (VALVE COVER) GASKET, WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CREATE A FIRE, AND IT HAS (2) VERY PURE AIR FLOW ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH REDUCE MY DRIVING VISABIL...

Mileage: 50,000

DEAR SIR: KIA SEPHIA 1998 HAS SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH NEVER BEEN REPORTED. MY CAR (VIN# [XXX]; 52,000 MILES) HAS (1) AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE HEAD (VALVE COVER) GASKET, WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CREATE A FIRE, AND IT HAS (2) VERY PURE AIR FLOW ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH REDUCE MY DRIVING VISABIL...

Mileage: 50,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I PURCHASED A KIA IN MARCH 02' I USED THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD OWNED THE CAR AND I HAD NO FAULTS IN JAN.- FEB 03' THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT IN TO NUMEROUS GEARS AND THEN STALL. I WAS THEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ. I LEFT THE CAR WITH A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I CAME BACK HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CA...

Mileage: 65,000

I JUST REPLACED ALL 3 BELTS ON MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR EVERYDAY THE CAR MADE A REAL BAD GRINDING NOISE AS IF THE BELTS WERE NEVER REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 85,126

I JUST REPLACED ALL 3 BELTS ON MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR EVERYDAY THE CAR MADE A REAL BAD GRINDING NOISE AS IF THE BELTS WERE NEVER REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 85,126

THE VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE IS A SHORT IN CIRCUIT. *NLM

Mileage: 61,174

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEN, THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED. *AK

Mileage: 100,000

I BOUGHT A 1998 KIA SEPHIA IN FEB OF 2000 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 GEAR SHIFTERS AND THREE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 2/3 OF THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. MY SIGNAL LIGHT ON ONE SIDE HAS NEVER REALLY WORKED PROPERLY AND THE THE HEADLIGHT CONSTANTLY SHORTS OUT. OF COURSE NOW...

Mileage: 42,000

I BOUGHT A 1998 KIA SEPHIA IN FEB OF 2000 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 GEAR SHIFTERS AND THREE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 2/3 OF THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. MY SIGNAL LIGHT ON ONE SIDE HAS NEVER REALLY WORKED PROPERLY AND THE THE HEADLIGHT CONSTANTLY SHORTS OUT. OF COURSE NOW...

Mileage: 42,000

I BOUGHT A 1998 KIA SEPHIA IN FEB OF 2000 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 GEAR SHIFTERS AND THREE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 2/3 OF THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. MY SIGNAL LIGHT ON ONE SIDE HAS NEVER REALLY WORKED PROPERLY AND THE THE HEADLIGHT CONSTANTLY SHORTS OUT. OF COURSE NOW...

Mileage: 42,000

I PAID TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED BUT I PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO. WHEN REFUELING MY 1998 KIA SEPHIA, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE THAT WOULD SPILL ON THE GROUND UNDER THE FUEL TANK--WHETHER I COMPLETELY FILL THE VEHICLE OR SIMPLY PUT A GALLON OR TWO IN THE TANK. I COULD NOT PUT MY CA...

Mileage: 48,000

I OWN A 1998 KIA SEPHIA AND EVER SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IT SOMETIMES WILL NOT START EVEN THE BATTERY IS WORKING FINE. THE DEALER REMEDY FOR THIS IS JUST REPLACE THE STARTER. I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER SEVERAL TIMES AND THIS SEEMS TO PROVIDE A CURE TEMPORARILY. JUST RECENTLY I HAD THIS HAPPE...

Mileage: 57,000

I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS, AND I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD 5 RECALLS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD CONSISTS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND O/D LIGHT FLASHING. ALSO, CAR ACTS AS IF IT DOES NOT WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. WHEN IT IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT ALSO SEEMS AS IF HESITATE TO CRANK UP ...

THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY*AK THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *JB

Mileage: 40,000

THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY*AK THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *JB

Mileage: 40,000

DASHBOARD IS BEGINNING TO LIFT AND BUBBLES ARE FORMING NEAR THE VENTS FOR THE DEFROSTR. CONSUMER BELIEVES DASHBOARD MAY OBSTRUCT VISION. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.*AK

Mileage: 71,000

VEHICLE WOULDN'T START INTERMITTENTLY. ABOUT A MONTH AGO IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY. SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO ROLL WHILE IN PARK. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mileage: 12,800

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED WITHIN 30,000 MILES DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, NECESSARY FOR BRAKE EFFICIENCY. *AK

Mileage: 30,000

PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1999. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS STARTING IT. REPLACED THE STARTER 3 TIMES. STILL HAVE PRBLEMS STARTING IT. 2002 DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF EXAUST, KIA DEALERSHIP WAS SUPPOSE TO FIX PROBLEM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING AND EXAUST INSPECTION FAILED AGAIN. *AK

PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1999. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS STARTING IT. REPLACED THE STARTER 3 TIMES. STILL HAVE PRBLEMS STARTING IT. 2002 DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF EXAUST, KIA DEALERSHIP WAS SUPPOSE TO FIX PROBLEM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING AND EXAUST INSPECTION FAILED AGAIN. *AK

VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO COME TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE ON THE LAWN IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AND THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TT *JB

VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO COME TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE ON THE LAWN IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AND THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TT *JB

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR *TT *JB

COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILURE FOR KIA SEPHIA THAT CONTROL AIR INTAKE, EMISSION. *NLM

Mileage: 85,490

DOOR LATCHED WILL FREEZE IN KIA, SEPHIA AND SPECTRA VEHICLES. *AK

PRE OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASED IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND STILL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. AT PURCHASE FRONT OF DASHBOARD WAS SLIGHTLY WARPED. SINCE PURCHASE, FRONT OF DASHBOARD HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WARPED, DEFROST VENTS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED, CAUSING FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.*J...

Mileage: 19,830

PRE OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASED IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND STILL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. AT PURCHASE FRONT OF DASHBOARD WAS SLIGHTLY WARPED. SINCE PURCHASE, FRONT OF DASHBOARD HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WARPED, DEFROST VENTS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED, CAUSING FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.*J...

Mileage: 19,830

THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS. I FEEL THIS SHOULDNOT HAPPEN SO CLOSE TOGETHER AND THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSING IT IN THE MANUFACTURING.*JB

Mileage: 54,469

THERE WAS A SHORT PRESENT IN THE WIRING TO THE DOME LIGHT, RADIO AND CLOCK. THE DOOR SWITCHS ALSO BURNED OUT. *NLM

THE BATTERY HAD BLOWN UP AND SPEWED LIQUID/ACID. THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED TWO RECALLS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, ONE IN RE: GAS VALVE AND THE OTHER WAS ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO POSTPONE THE DATES FOR REPAIR. (RECALL# 102944) SCC

THE BATTERY HAD BLOWN UP AND SPEWED LIQUID/ACID. THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED TWO RECALLS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, ONE IN RE: GAS VALVE AND THE OTHER WAS ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO POSTPONE THE DATES FOR REPAIR. (RECALL# 102944) SCC

CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEAT AND WARP, AFFECTING THE BRAKING ABILITY. WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS PULSATION AND VIBRATING. DEALER HAS TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS THREE TIMES. TS

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE WEARING QUICKLY, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

THE ENGINE/THROTTLE FAILS CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR WITH EXTREME FORCE TO GET THE VEHICLE RUNNING. *JB

WHILE IN MOTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CRACKED IN TO VERY SMALL PIECES. *JG *JB

Mileage: 18,000

THE TRANSMISSION WAS VERY BAD AND DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WOULD STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THEY WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED.

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR ARE TERRIBLE! I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS. I EVEN GOT INTO A REAR-END ACCIDENT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED WITH COMPETENT BRAKES. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRUMS AND REAR SHOES B...

Mileage: 50,000

THE VEHICLE STOP WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE REMAIN RUNNING BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE REPAIR WAS MADE AT THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBBLEM IS REOCURRING. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE IS WATER INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT COMPARTMENT CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER FAIRS. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LINK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHORTAGE IN THE WIRING THAT BURNS THE FUSE, CAUSING THE RADIO, THE DOME LIGHT, DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND OTHER COMPONENTS NOT TO WORK. HAD FUSE REPLACE 5-6TIMES. PROMBLEM STILL ACCURS. TS

BRAKE LINING SHATTERED AND SEPARATED FROM BRAKE SHOE, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. UPON INSPECTION AND REPAIR, THE BRAKE LINING WAS OTHERWISE NOT WORN ENOUGH TO WARRANT TOTAL FAILURE OF THE PART AND APPEARS INSTEAD TO BE THE RESULT OF A DEFECT. DT

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PAD AND SHOE ARE GLUE TOGETHER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL STALL W/O WARNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND STARTER(3X). PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. MR

BOTH RIGHT BRAKE SHOE LININGS CAME OFF OF THE BACKING PLATES AND BROKE APART INTO PIECES THAT JAMMED THE WHEEL. THE LEFT SHOES WERE BEGINNING TO COME APART IN THE SAME MANNER. THE LININGS HAD VERY LITTLE WEAR, AND WERE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY PIECES. THE PARTIAL LOSS OF REAR BRAKES AND JAMMED WHEEL WOU...

CONSUMER STATES RECIEVED RECALL LETTER, CALLED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS FOR RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATES ITS BEEN A MONTH AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. MR

CONSUMER STATES HAVING A PROBLEM W/ITH "CABLE" THAT GOES FROM GAS TANK TO ENGINE. CONSUMER ADVISES THAT CABLE IS ATTACHED TO A WIRING HARNESS THAT GETS VERY HOT AND IS SHOWING SIGNS OF MELTING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE STALLS W/O WARNING AND WIRINGS HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED BEFORE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO RESTAR...

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EITHER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING , HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. NLM

WHILE DRIVING 10MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD.*AK

CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT ROTORS WHICH CAUSE BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN, AND STEERING COLUMN TO VIBRATE.*AK

I WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 7TH, AT 10:30 AM WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE MASS PIKE RT. 90 FRAMINGHAM, MASS. I THOUGHT MY KIA SEHPIA WAS IN ACCELENT CONDITION, BUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN STARTED SHAKING AND I COULD NOT STEER...

I WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 7TH, AT 10:30 AM WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE MASS PIKE RT. 90 FRAMINGHAM, MASS. I THOUGHT MY KIA SEHPIA WAS IN ACCELENT CONDITION, BUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN STARTED SHAKING AND I COULD NOT STEER...

WHILE MAKING A TURN AT THE INTERSECTION STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WILL NOT TURN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION AND SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, WHEN CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE, WHEN CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD, THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE BATTERY HAD BLOWN OFF.*AK *JB

THE WHOLE WHEEL APRON CAME LOOSE, GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE TIRE AND WAS THROWN OFF THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAUSING INSTABILITY TO MY STEERING AND AS PARTS FLEW OFF, CAUSING A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS.*AK

A FIRE STARTED FROM MAIN WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH WHICH LED TO FUSE RECPTICLE UNDER HOOD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED, THE AIR BAG, THE RADIO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, THE COOLING FAN AND THE A/C FAILED. THIS PROBLEM REOCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. TAIL LIGHT,...

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD FOR ABOUT A YEAR OFF AND ON. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR PROBLEM.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY BRAKES LIGHT WILL NOT SHOW WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, WENT TO STOP & HAD NO BRAKES. PULLED UP ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, LOOKED IN REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE ALL OVER. PULLED OVER & GOT OUT QUICKLY. OPENED PASEINGER DOOR TO GET BELONGINGS & NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CALLED 911. CAR WAS BURNING TREMENDOUSLY. A ...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, WENT TO STOP & HAD NO BRAKES. PULLED UP ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, LOOKED IN REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE ALL OVER. PULLED OVER & GOT OUT QUICKLY. OPENED PASEINGER DOOR TO GET BELONGINGS & NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CALLED 911. CAR WAS BURNING TREMENDOUSLY. A ...

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, 00V175000, AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS THE RECALL WAS FIXED, THE PROBLEM IS BETTER BUT AT CERTAIN TIMES THE VEHICLE STILL BLOWS OUT GAS *YD REFERENCED IN RQ03-006

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, 00V175000, AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS THE RECALL WAS FIXED, THE PROBLEM IS BETTER BUT AT CERTAIN TIMES THE VEHICLE STILL BLOWS OUT GAS *YD

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TEN TIMES! I CANNOT SPECIFY A PART, MOST PARTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN I SAY TEN TIMES, IT IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE 10TH TIME NOW BUT NEEDS 8 DIFFERENT REPAIRS. (NOT TEN TOTAL REPAIRS) AS FAR AS SAFETY, THE TIRES (DIFFERENT BRANDS) HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY SEASON... 2 SET...

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TEN TIMES! I CANNOT SPECIFY A PART, MOST PARTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN I SAY TEN TIMES, IT IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE 10TH TIME NOW BUT NEEDS 8 DIFFERENT REPAIRS. (NOT TEN TOTAL REPAIRS) AS FAR AS SAFETY, THE TIRES (DIFFERENT BRANDS) HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY SEASON... 2 SET...

RECALL 00V175000 REPAIRS ON ORVR VALVE WAS DONE THE SECOND TIME IN NOV. 2001. WHEN FUELING VEHICLE FUEL IS STILL SPILLING ON GROUND, DEALER NOW DETERMINED THE CANISTER AND CANISTER VALVE NEED TO BE REPLACED. REFERENCED IN RQ03-006

I DON'T HAVE ONE PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF DEFECTS. ESPECIALLY BRAKES. *AK

JUST RECENTLY MY SEALBELT STARTED FAILING. MY WIFE NOTICED THE PROBLEM A FEW WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE BELT FAILS ALMOST EVERYTIME WE PUT IT ON! THE BELT DOES CLICK AND THE DASH LIGHT DOES GO OFF WHEN WE PUT ON THE BELT. WE WILL BE DRIVING AND WE WILL HEAR A CLICK AND THEN LOOK AT THE LATCH ON THE BE...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK B...

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

DRIVING WITHIN 25 MPH WHEN A THUMP/BREAK WAS HEARD. THE VEHICHLE BECAME INOPERABLE TO DRIVE UNABLE TO STEER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL. DIAGONAL TO ROAD AND FEARED FOR LIFE AS THIS WAS RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. HAD PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE INCLUDING DIASABLE PERSON. WAS ABLE TO TURN WHEEL SLIGHTLY AND DRIVE STRAI...

BRAKES WERE GRINDING. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT WARRANTY ON BRAKES HAD EXPIRED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, AND THEY CUT ROTORS, AND REPLACED FRONT PADS. BRAKES WERE WEARING TOO FAST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK

FUEL TANK WILL ONLY FILL UP 95% OF FUEL CAPACITY. A RECALL 00V175000 DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FASTEN SEAT BELT LATCH DID NOT CATCH. SHE HAD TO TRY UNTIL IT WORKED. *AK

DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP AND AFFECTING FRONTAL AIR BAG ON PASSENGERS SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP AND AFFECTING FRONTAL AIR BAG ON PASSENGERS SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CAME LOOSE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT STARTER'S FUSE BURNED OUT. *AK

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT STARTER'S FUSE BURNED OUT. *AK

BRAKE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, LOUD NOISE AND PULSATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT IN PARK VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND ROLLED BACK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

VIBRATION WHEN BRAKE APPLY, ROAD TEST BRAKE PULSATION ROTORS WARPED PADS WORN UNEVEN, REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS CLEAN AND LUBE SLIDES HAND TORQUE WHEELS.

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY SQUEAL/ PULSATE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED DEFECTIVE FRONT ROTORS 4 TIMES WITH NEW AND IMPROVED ROTORS. REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES. REAR WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACED ONCE. BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND PULSATING AGAIN AT THIS TIME.*AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY SQUEAL/ PULSATE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED DEFECTIVE FRONT ROTORS 4 TIMES WITH NEW AND IMPROVED ROTORS. REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES. REAR WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACED ONCE. BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND PULSATING AGAIN AT THIS TIME.*AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY SQUEAL/ PULSATE, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED DEFECTIVE FRONT ROTORS 4 TIMES WITH NEW AND IMPROVED ROTORS. REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES. REAR WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACED ONCE. BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND PULSATING AGAIN AT THIS TIME.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES GO OUT AN AVERAGE OF EVERY 14-15000 MILES, THE REAR CYLINDERS OR FRONT CALIPERS FAIL, LOSING THE ABILITY TO STOP. *YD

THE ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BURNED UP ON THE CAR, CURRENTLY THE BLOWER WIRE HARNESS AND SPEED SELECT SWITCH HAVE MELTED AND BURNED. *YD

THE ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BURNED UP ON THE CAR, CURRENTLY THE BLOWER WIRE HARNESS AND SPEED SELECT SWITCH HAVE MELTED AND BURNED. *YD

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE, THE WIRE HARNESS MELTING AND FAILED. *YH

CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKES WEAR OUT EVERY 17000 TO 18000 MILES.*YH

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING STEERING PROBLEMS. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH

THE VEHICLE HAS STARTING PROBLEMS. *YH

THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED.*YH

CONSUMER STATES HE IS EXPERIENCING MUFFLER PROBLEMS. *YH

CONSUMER STATES HE IS EXPERIENCING MUFFLER PROBLEMS. *YH

THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT IS OUT, DEALER REPLACED BULB. *YH

EXHAUST PIPE WAS LOOSE AND LEAKING. *YH

POWER STEERING PUMP WHINES. *YH

BROKEN VAPOR HOSE ON TOP OF TANK BROKE CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND CAUSED A BAD SMELL OF GAS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. *YH

SHIFTER KNOB WAS LOOSE. *YH

THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WARPING WHICH CAUSE PULSATION WHILE BRAKING. *YH

THE PASSENGER AIR VENTS ARE BROKEN. *YH

THE VEHICLE EXPERINCES EXCESSIVE CRANK OR NO CRANK CONDITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FLYWHEEL, THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE, DEALER CLEANED GROUND CONNECTION UNDER THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *YH

THE THROTTLE STUCK WHILE DRIVING . *YH

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, THE DEALER PERFORMED 4 WHELL ALIGMNENT AND ROTATED THE TIRES. NLM

GLOGGED NOZZLE CAUSED THE WASHER TO BE INOPERTIVE, THE NOZZLES WERE ALSO MISADJUSTED. NLM

THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT SOCKETS CAME APART CAUSING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL TO BLINK FASTER THAN THE RIGHT ONE, THE RIGHT REAR BULB BURNT OUT CAUSING THE BLINKER TO BLINK FAST. NLM

THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE WORN CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DUE TO FAULTY REAR BRAKE SHOES. NLM

THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE WORN CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DUE TO FAULTY REAR BRAKE SHOES. NLM

THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE BECAUSE THE CAP SEAL WAS MISSING, AS A RESULT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NLM

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, CCV/PSV VALVE FAILED, IGNITION COIL SHORTED, POOR CONNECTION ON GROUNDS AND CONNECTORS, THE BATTERY IS WEAK AND WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE, DEALER REPLACED BATTERY TWICE. NLM

THE WINDOW SEAL IS FAULTY CAUSING RAIN TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR, THE WEAHTERSTRIP ON THE RIGHT REAR DOOR IS DISTORTED. NLM

THE GLOVE BOX LATCH IS LOOSE. NLM

THE SEEK BUTTON ON THE RADIO IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

THE VEHICLES EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOISEY. NLM

THE COOLING FAN MOTOR FUSE WAS BLOWN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. NLM

CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED, HOWEVER THREE DAYS LATED CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AGAIN.*YH

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

I BOUGHT MY KIA NEW. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD 4 COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS DONE. DEALER SAYS IT'S "NORMAL" WEAR AND TEAR, SAID THEY REPLACED MY ROTORS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, YET THE LAST TIME (6/01), THEY SAID MY WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE INSPECTED FROM THEM. WHEN TOLD OF PREVIOUS PROB'S WI...

I BOUGHT MY KIA NEW. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD 4 COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS DONE. DEALER SAYS IT'S "NORMAL" WEAR AND TEAR, SAID THEY REPLACED MY ROTORS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, YET THE LAST TIME (6/01), THEY SAID MY WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE INSPECTED FROM THEM. WHEN TOLD OF PREVIOUS PROB'S WI...

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HAD AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

THE ROTORS ON THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOUR TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE FAILED OVER A SHORT TIME. *AK

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 9 TO 10 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO REPLACE COMPONENTS, BUT HAS FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER REPLACED LAST SET OF BRAKES AROUND 7-10-01 AND NOW HAS APPROXIMATE...

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 9 TO 10 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO REPLACE COMPONENTS, BUT HAS FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER REPLACED LAST SET OF BRAKES AROUND 7-10-01 AND NOW HAS APPROXIMATE...

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 9 TO 10 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO REPLACE COMPONENTS, BUT HAS FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER REPLACED LAST SET OF BRAKES AROUND 7-10-01 AND NOW HAS APPROXIMATE...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS AND ALTHOUGH REPAIRS WERE MADE I DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFIDENCE IN THE RELIABILITY OF THIS CAR. AND, NOW THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT KIA ...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR VARIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS AND ALTHOUGH REPAIRS WERE MADE I DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFIDENCE IN THE RELIABILITY OF THIS CAR. AND, NOW THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT KIA ...

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WILL SHAKES AND VIBRATE. ALSO, BRAKES PULSATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/DRUMS AND ROTORS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WILL SHAKES AND VIBRATE. ALSO, BRAKES PULSATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/DRUMS AND ROTORS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE CONSUMER HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOP 10-12 TIMES,CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED.*JB

CONSUMER STATES SHE NOW HAS A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE, DUE TO THE REPAIR SHOP LOCKING THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK IS BROKEN.*JB

INTERIOR IS FALLING APART DASH COMING UNDONE, DOOR PANEL CRACKED, CONTROL KNOBS BROKE, DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AT FUSE BOX FAILURE WITH RELAYS CAUSING NO START, NO DEFROSTER, NO HORN, STALLING OF VECHICLE. CONCERNED OF POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE

IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.

IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.

IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.

IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.

IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V175000, AND HAD IT REPAIRED IN DECEMBER 2000. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AS THOUGH IT WAS NEVER FIXED. WHEN TANK IS FULL GAS SPITS OUT. DEALER ISN'T RESPONDING TO RECALL.*AK TANK MAKES A THUMPING SOUND WHEN GAS IS PUT IN VEHICLE, AND BEGIN TO START VEHICLE, CONSUMER ST...

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V175000, AND HAD IT REPAIRED IN DECEMBER 2000. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AS THOUGH IT WAS NEVER FIXED. WHEN TANK IS FULL GAS SPITS OUT. DEALER ISN'T RESPONDING TO RECALL.*AK TANK MAKES A THUMPING SOUND WHEN GAS IS PUT IN VEHICLE, AND BEGIN TO START VEHICLE, CONSUMER ST...

WHEN CONSUMERATTEMPTS TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, AND MUST BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS. DEFECT IS STILL PRESENT IN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

WHEN CONSUMERATTEMPTS TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, AND MUST BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS. DEFECT IS STILL PRESENT IN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD FLASH, SECOND TIME VEHICLE JUST QUIT, THIS WAS SECOND TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HAS HAD. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD FLASH, SECOND TIME VEHICLE JUST QUIT, THIS WAS SECOND TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HAS HAD. *AK

11 MAJOR FAILURES WITH MY VEHICLE. NOT ALL ARE LISTED IN THIS COMPLAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

11 MAJOR FAILURES WITH MY VEHICLE. NOT ALL ARE LISTED IN THIS COMPLAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

11 MAJOR FAILURES WITH MY VEHICLE. NOT ALL ARE LISTED IN THIS COMPLAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD VARIABLE THINGS, SUCH AS THE PROBLEM IS FIXED WE NOW HAVE HONDA BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE, TO IT'S NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT THE WAY YOU DRIVE AFTER JUST HAVING THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED 2000 MILES AGO 2 TIMES IN A ROW.*AK

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD VARIABLE THINGS, SUCH AS THE PROBLEM IS FIXED WE NOW HAVE HONDA BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE, TO IT'S NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT THE WAY YOU DRIVE AFTER JUST HAVING THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED 2000 MILES AGO 2 TIMES IN A ROW.*AK

MANY TIMES THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN IN TO BE REPLACED AND I STILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO GET THEM TO FIX THEM BECAUSE OF A APPARENT DEFECT. *AK

I HOPE THEY WILL INVESTIGATE BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES, THIS IS MY SECOND KIA NOT BY CHOICE (2ND TIME) AND ALL THE PROBLEMS ARE THE SAME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. STOPPED VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT UNDERHOOD FIRE, AND WAS TOTALLED. *AK *JB

I BOUGHT MY KIA SEPHIA IN 1998. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES FIXED 2 TIMES AND TAY REPLACED ONCE. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ALSO. RECENTLY MY CAR HAS BEEN RIDING VERY SLUGGISH. WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS IT MAKES A VERY LOUD SOUND. WHEN I TR TO ACCELERATE THE CAR DOES NOT SEEM TO WA...

I BOUGHT MY KIA SEPHIA IN 1998. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES FIXED 2 TIMES AND TAY REPLACED ONCE. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ALSO. RECENTLY MY CAR HAS BEEN RIDING VERY SLUGGISH. WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS IT MAKES A VERY LOUD SOUND. WHEN I TR TO ACCELERATE THE CAR DOES NOT SEEM TO WA...

I ALSO HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES FOR THE SME PROBLEM. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON 02/06/99 TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEY FOUND CODE PO 440 FOR EVAP EMISSIONS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION THEY FOUND HOSE THAT RUBBED AGAINST BRACKET CREATED LEAK 02/27/99 CHECK ENGINE LIG...

I ALSO HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES FOR THE SME PROBLEM. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON 02/06/99 TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEY FOUND CODE PO 440 FOR EVAP EMISSIONS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION THEY FOUND HOSE THAT RUBBED AGAINST BRACKET CREATED LEAK 02/27/99 CHECK ENGINE LIG...

NUMBEROUS PROBLEMS - NOT STARTING/ BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES/ SHIMMIES BETWEEN 15-45 MPH, I HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED PREMATURLY/ HAS HORRIBLE RATTLE/GAS TANK SPILLING GAS AND GAS NEVER SHOWING FULL/DEALER NEVER COOPERATIVE CAN NEVER FIND PROBLEM UNTIL A RECALL OR CAR HAS TO BE TO...

NUMBEROUS PROBLEMS - NOT STARTING/ BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES/ SHIMMIES BETWEEN 15-45 MPH, I HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED PREMATURLY/ HAS HORRIBLE RATTLE/GAS TANK SPILLING GAS AND GAS NEVER SHOWING FULL/DEALER NEVER COOPERATIVE CAN NEVER FIND PROBLEM UNTIL A RECALL OR CAR HAS TO BE TO...

ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALER SAID ENGINE WAS SLUDGED UP DUE TO NO REGULAR OIL CHANGES. CONSUMER HAS HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES DONE AT VERY SAME DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IS THE REASON ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. KIA IS OF NO HELP. *AK

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER PAST YEAR. *AK ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO ENGAGEMENT DUE TO HALF SHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. BRA...

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER PAST YEAR. *AK ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO ENGAGEMENT DUE TO HALF SHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. BRA...

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER PAST YEAR. *AK ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO ENGAGEMENT DUE TO HALF SHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. BRA...

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER PAST YEAR. *AK ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO ENGAGEMENT DUE TO HALF SHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. BRA...

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER PAST YEAR. *AK ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO ENGAGEMENT DUE TO HALF SHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. BRA...

THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO WEAR FIVE TIMES WITH ONLY 13K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NLM

THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO WEAR FIVE TIMES WITH ONLY 13K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NLM

BOTH FRONT DOOR LOCKS DO NOT STAY LOCKED AT TIMES WHEN LOCKING WITH THE INSIDE BUTTONS. NLM

THE COMPLAINT I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IS THAT, I HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKES AND ROTERS SHORTLY AFTER GETTING MY 98 KIA SEPHIA. I HAD SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE THE FACTORY ROTARS AND PADS WERE WORN OUT . I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THEY WERE FIXED. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP BEHIND SOMEONE A...

THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS HARD STARTING AT TIMES, EVEN RIGHT AFTER I GOT A TUNE UP FROM THE DEALER. GLOVEBOX HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BECAUSE THE CLOSING MECHANISM JAMS AND WILL NOT OPEN. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED, SHIFTS ROUGHLY SINCE NEW. THE BRAKES GRIND CONSTANTLY, DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS, T...

THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS HARD STARTING AT TIMES, EVEN RIGHT AFTER I GOT A TUNE UP FROM THE DEALER. GLOVEBOX HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BECAUSE THE CLOSING MECHANISM JAMS AND WILL NOT OPEN. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED, SHIFTS ROUGHLY SINCE NEW. THE BRAKES GRIND CONSTANTLY, DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS, T...

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND VEHICLE STALLED/ MALFUNCTIONED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

THERE IS CONSTANT WARPAGE ROTORS. ALSO, SOME GRINIDING ON BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ROTORS.*AK

MY VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING IN THIRD GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES FOUR TIMES TO DATE. I HAD TO HAVE A TOTAL BRAKE REPLACEMENT IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT 6800 MILES. SINCE THE TRANSMI...

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONSUMER HAS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS, PEDAL FELT HARD AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN NECESSARY. DEALER CUT FRONT ROTORS, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONSUMER HAS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS, PEDAL FELT HARD AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN NECESSARY. DEALER CUT FRONT ROTORS, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

BUTTON ON GEAR BOX STOPPED WORKING, HAPPENED A YEAR AGO, BUT THEN DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

BRAKE PADS WORE OUT EVERY 5000 TO 7000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK

BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 5 TO 8 K MILES. *AK

THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY LOOSE POWER UPON ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. NLM

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED W/42K MILES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TPS SINCE 2MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE KIA REPAIR SHOP 8 TIMES AND HAVE SPENT OVER $1500.00 IN REPAIRS, TOWING AND RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES. IT HAS HAD A NEW COMPUTER, NEW SENSORS, NEW DISTRIB...

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED W/42K MILES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TPS SINCE 2MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE KIA REPAIR SHOP 8 TIMES AND HAVE SPENT OVER $1500.00 IN REPAIRS, TOWING AND RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES. IT HAS HAD A NEW COMPUTER, NEW SENSORS, NEW DISTRIB...

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED W/42K MILES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TPS SINCE 2MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE KIA REPAIR SHOP 8 TIMES AND HAVE SPENT OVER $1500.00 IN REPAIRS, TOWING AND RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES. IT HAS HAD A NEW COMPUTER, NEW SENSORS, NEW DISTRIB...

FRONT OF DASHBOARD HAS WARPED, AND DEFROST VENTS ARE CRAKCED CAUSING DEFROST ON FRONT WINDSHIELD TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *AK

FRONT OF DASHBOARD HAS WARPED, AND DEFROST VENTS ARE CRAKCED CAUSING DEFROST ON FRONT WINDSHIELD TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *AK

WHEN STOPPING DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL UNBUCKLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DUE TO ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 7000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS NEEDED 4 BRAKE JOBS (EVERY 7K -FRONT THEN REAR THEN FRONT THEN REAR) IN THE 28K THAT I'VE OWNED IT. THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE SO THE FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A RACK AND SOMEONE STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR TIRES COULD BE TURNED EA...

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 7000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS NEEDED 4 BRAKE JOBS (EVERY 7K -FRONT THEN REAR THEN FRONT THEN REAR) IN THE 28K THAT I'VE OWNED IT. THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE SO THE FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A RACK AND SOMEONE STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR TIRES COULD BE TURNED EA...

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 7000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS NEEDED 4 BRAKE JOBS (EVERY 7K -FRONT THEN REAR THEN FRONT THEN REAR) IN THE 28K THAT I'VE OWNED IT. THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE SO THE FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A RACK AND SOMEONE STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR TIRES COULD BE TURNED EA...

WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW MADE A TURN THAT LEFT VEHICLE LOOKING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AND HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER AND CHILD IN VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION ABOUT 20 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN HEAD- ON INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ENGINE STICKING AND REVVING TO A HIGH RPM OR BEHAVES AS IF IT GOING TO STALL. *AK

VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES FOR DRIVER'S DOOR REPAIRS. DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WILL FLY OPEN. OTHER TIMES CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AT ALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAL + LUBRICATED SEAL.*AK

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURLY WEARING OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 3 TIMES WITHIN 19,000 MILES. *AK *SLC

WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WOULD STOP. BUT CALIPER WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING NOISE AND BRAKES LOCKING UP. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WOULD STOP. BUT CALIPER WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING NOISE AND BRAKES LOCKING UP. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND SOMETIME HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND SOMETIME HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

CONSUMER HAD TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT START. WHEN IT IS ON COULD TURN IT OFF WHITOUT PRIOR WARNING. AT TIME WHEN CONSUMER RESTARTED, ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART. *AK

CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING UP AND OUT VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAAS CAUSING LIFTING, AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 10 HOURS WHEN IT DIED ON THE ROAD, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM REPAIR SHOP

I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 10 HOURS WHEN IT DIED ON THE ROAD, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM REPAIR SHOP

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON & O/D LIGHT FLASHES AFTER ALMOST EVERY 300 MILES SINCE RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE ORVR VALVES WAS SERVICED BY DEALER. O/D LIGHT FLASHES WOULD THEN FOLLOW ENGINE STALLING (AFTER DRIVEN 150 MILES) AND WOULD ONLY CRANK ENGINE BUT WONT START. ALSO AFTER ORVR WAS REPLACED, EVERY ...

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON & O/D LIGHT FLASHES AFTER ALMOST EVERY 300 MILES SINCE RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE ORVR VALVES WAS SERVICED BY DEALER. O/D LIGHT FLASHES WOULD THEN FOLLOW ENGINE STALLING (AFTER DRIVEN 150 MILES) AND WOULD ONLY CRANK ENGINE BUT WONT START. ALSO AFTER ORVR WAS REPLACED, EVERY ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 30-35 MPH, IT CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED THAT ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS AND PAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 6,000 MILES WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY TURN SIGNALS BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE; HOWEVER,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT VERY QUICKLY. CONSUMER HAS HAD BRAKES REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON GAS GAUGE. AFTER TAKING IT IN GAS GAUGE DID NOT GO TO FULL. CURRENTLY, GAS GAUGE STILL DOES NOT GO TO FULL. JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER FOR PCV VALVE. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON GAS GAUGE. AFTER TAKING IT IN GAS GAUGE DID NOT GO TO FULL. CURRENTLY, GAS GAUGE STILL DOES NOT GO TO FULL. JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER FOR PCV VALVE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING REAR END SLIDES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, TIRES ARE BALD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

WHEN DRIVING REAR END SLIDES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, TIRES ARE BALD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

SAME DEFECT: 12/07/98-6259MI; 04/12/99-10068MI; 06/14/99-13011MI; 07/28/99-13540MI (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: N/A)

CONVERTER SEAM SPLIT OPEN, DEALER CHARGING TO REPLACE, IS THERE A WARRANTY FOR THIS PART ?*AK

DEFECTIVE BRAKES ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING DASH PANEL ILLUMINATED; ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WENT DEAD. A MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER AIR BAG MELTED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS. AT 9000 MILES ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING AND ARE PREMATURELY FAILING. CONSUMER REPLACED ROTORS 8-10 TIMES. ROTORS ONLY LAST ABOUT 3 MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST RIPPED OUT OF DRIVER'S HAND. ROTORS WERE BAD,CAUSING VIBRATION. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES. DEALER FIXED ROTORS AND BRAKES. HOWEVER, ON OCT 3, 2000 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST RIPPED OUT OF DRIVER'S HAND. ROTORS WERE BAD,CAUSING VIBRATION. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES. DEALER FIXED ROTORS AND BRAKES. HOWEVER, ON OCT 3, 2000 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN.*AK

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )

3 TIRES HAVE SLIPPED BELTS CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION AND THEY REQUIRE AIR ROUTINELY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 85H TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)

POWER STEERING PUMP MADE A WHINING NOISE WHICH WAS HEARD WHEN CAR GOT WARM, PUMP WAS REPLACED 2 TIME. *ET

POWER STEERING PUMP MADE A WHINING NOISE WHICH WAS HEARD WHEN CAR GOT WARM, PUMP WAS REPLACED 2 TIME. *ET

THE KIA SEPHIA IS NOTHING BUT A PIECE OF JUNK. I WOULD NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN. I WANT TO SELL IT EVEN THOUGH I STILL OWE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MONEY ON IT. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

COURTESY IMPORTS-HENDERSON NV. I WON'T RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE. CAR'S ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER , BUT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE FIRST TIME, AGAIN ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, CAR DRIVES POORLY- SHIFTS TERRIBLY, JERKS AND ENGINE REVS IN IDLE. , WE TOOK IT BACK, TUNE-UP...

COURTESY IMPORTS-HENDERSON NV. I WON'T RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE. CAR'S ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER , BUT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE FIRST TIME, AGAIN ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, CAR DRIVES POORLY- SHIFTS TERRIBLY, JERKS AND ENGINE REVS IN IDLE. , WE TOOK IT BACK, TUNE-UP...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP WHEN THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED FALSE DEPLOYMENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD. *SLC

DRIVER SIDE WIPER LINK FALLS OFF WHEN WINDSHIELD GETS ALITTLE DRY & WIPERS START TO DRAG

DRIVER SIDE WIPER LINK FALLS OFF WHEN WINDSHIELD GETS ALITTLE DRY & WIPERS START TO DRAG

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH

THE ROTORS ARE TO THIN AND WARP BADLY WHEN USED IN TERRIAN REQUIRING A LOT OF BRAKING.

WHILE TRYING AND PUT ON BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES HARD.*AK

WITHIN 35,000 MILES, MY 1998 KIA SEPHIA LS HAS HAD THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE (ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS THE FIRST TIME, ROTORS AND PADS THE SECOND TIME). ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN, THE DESIGN OF THE ROTORS IS THE PROBLEM.... THEY ARE TOO. *AK

I WILL NEVER EVER EVER BUY ANOTHER KIA--THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF JUNK!!!

THE ENGINE IS NOT STARTING, BATTERY REPLACED AND OTHER REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER THE ENGINE IS STILL NOT STARTING. *MJS

THE ENGINE IS NOT STARTING, BATTERY REPLACED AND OTHER REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER THE ENGINE IS STILL NOT STARTING. *MJS

VEHICLE IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR DASH AND EXTERIOR GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS

LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR DASH AND EXTERIOR GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TWICE. *MJS

FRONT BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING. *MJS

GLOVE BOX AND SUNVISOR FELL OFF. *MJS

BRAKES CONSTANTLY BREAK DOWN AND SQUEAK. HAS HAD A FEW NEAR MISSES. HE HAD TO GO OFF THE ROAD TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE. *AK

CONSUMER HAD RECALL 99V317000/ FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR FIXED ON JANUARY 3, 2000 . VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD & CAUGHT ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER, BUT CONSUMER HASN'T HEARD ANYTHING. *AK

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000-4,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000-4,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

REAR LAP SEATBELTS ARE TOO LONG WHICH WILL NOT SECURE A CHILD OR A SMALL GROWN PASSENGER CORRECTLY, LAP BELT WILL REST AGAINST RIBS. *AK

BRAKES PADS/ROTORS CALIPERS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES BECAUSE THEY PREMATURELY WORE OUT AND CAUSED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISES, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK AIR CONDITION FAILED. *YH

BRAKES PADS/ROTORS CALIPERS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES BECAUSE THEY PREMATURELY WORE OUT AND CAUSED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISES, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK AIR CONDITION FAILED. *YH

BRAKES PADS/ROTORS CALIPERS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES BECAUSE THEY PREMATURELY WORE OUT AND CAUSED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISES, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK AIR CONDITION FAILED. *YH

BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAS 20,000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

THIS FIRST CAR WAS TO BE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK/SCHOOL BUT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE A FEW DAYS OFF THE LOT. NOW IT IS UNSAFE AND UNDRIVABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION THAT MAKES THE CAR JERK CONSTANTLY AND STALL IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE, DO NOT BUY A KIA. IT WILL BE A SERIOUS WASTE OF RESOURCES. *AK

BARELY APPLYING THE BRAKES ROTORS WILL GRAB, CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALER CLAIMS ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1999, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE ENGIN LT STAYING ON; STILL ON AND NOT REPAIRED. LT WOULD BE BACK ON THE SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY AFTER PICKING UP FROM DEALERSHIP; BRAKES NEEDED FOR INSPECTION; NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; SQUEEKY AND WHOLE FRONT EN...

SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1999, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE ENGIN LT STAYING ON; STILL ON AND NOT REPAIRED. LT WOULD BE BACK ON THE SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY AFTER PICKING UP FROM DEALERSHIP; BRAKES NEEDED FOR INSPECTION; NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; SQUEEKY AND WHOLE FRONT EN...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

CONTACTED LAWYER AND SUED FOR REFUND WHICH I GOT!!!!! LEMON LAW. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

ROTORS KEEPS GOING OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. HAS HAD ONE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. DEALER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

ROTORS KEEPS GOING OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. HAS HAD ONE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. DEALER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

ENGINE SHUTS OFF INTERMITENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR. FILING FOR LEMON LAW.*AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT INTO CONSUMER'S LANE, AND VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BROADSIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ALWAYS ON.*AK

THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE CAR KEPT BLOWING FUSES AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER 4 VISITS TO A KIA SERVICE CENTER IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE FUSE BOX HAD BEEN BUILT WRONG. KIA HAD A REBUILD KIT ON HAND FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECTED IT, AS WELL AS REPLACEING A NUMBER OF SENSORS AND OT...

THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE CAR KEPT BLOWING FUSES AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER 4 VISITS TO A KIA SERVICE CENTER IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE FUSE BOX HAD BEEN BUILT WRONG. KIA HAD A REBUILD KIT ON HAND FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECTED IT, AS WELL AS REPLACEING A NUMBER OF SENSORS AND OT...

VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. IT WOULD SHIFT ROUGHLY AND HARD. ALSO, BRAKES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRUVING. *AK

VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. IT WOULD SHIFT ROUGHLY AND HARD. ALSO, BRAKES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRUVING. *AK

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

HORN FAILED. NLM

FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILED. NLM

STARTER FAILED. NLM

FUSE BOX FAILED. NLM

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND BATTERY FAILED. NLM

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND BATTERY FAILED. NLM

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. NLM

REFUEL SPIT-BACK. FUEL WILL SPIT OUT OF FUEL TANK UPON REFUELING THE CAR. FUEL WILL USUALLY SPIT OUT WHEN TANK IS 3/4 FULL (AVG OF 6.3 GAL.) HOWEVER, WILL SPIT BACK AT 1/2 GAL. AS WELL. PAINT BENEATH GAS FILL PORT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DISOLVED, BODY DAMAGE ALSO OCCURRING. *AK

BRAKE LINE HOSE BUSTED WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH, AND THERE WAS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEM ONCE, BUT IT RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

FAN MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE CUSTOMER TO SMELL A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX AND UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

WHILE DRIVING ON OLD ROUTE 50 ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP, AND HIT VEHICLE BROADSIDE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN ON ALL THE TIME. ALSO,...

WHILE DRIVING ON OLD ROUTE 50 ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP, AND HIT VEHICLE BROADSIDE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN ON ALL THE TIME. ALSO,...

WHILE DRIVING ON OLD ROUTE 50 ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP, AND HIT VEHICLE BROADSIDE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN ON ALL THE TIME. ALSO,...

ON FRIDAY MAY 12, 2000 MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY ERATICALLLY. AFTER MAKING A THREE POINT TURN AND STRAIGHTING THE CAR OUT AND PROCEEDING FORWARD, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CLOCKED UPSIDE DOWN AND BEGAN TO SHAKE. AS MY FIANCE PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT YOU COULD HEAR A LOUD POP S...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

GLOVE BOX LATCH FELL OUT. *MJS

SPARE TIRE WOODEN COVER IS WARPED. *MJS

WHEEL RIMS OUT OF ROUND CAUSING VIBRATION. *MJS

BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION AND PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AND WORN PADS, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS. *MJS

BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION AND PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AND WORN PADS, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS. *MJS

OPEN WIRING IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE TO BE STUCK ON FULL READING. *MJS

SENDING UNIT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL. *MJS

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING, REPLACED BYPASS PIPE ASSEMBLY. *MJS

A/C VENTS BROKEN. *MJS

HEADLINER REPLACED, HEAT CAUSED SAGGING AND FALLING OFF. *MJS

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING DUE TO FAULTY EVAPORATOR AND VACUUM HOSE. *MJS

I WOULD NEVER BUY A KIA AGAIN. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES MELTED DUE TO REASONS STILL UNKNOWN. THE BRAKES WORN PREMATURELY. NOT TO MENTION ALL OF THE OTHER HASSLES I'VE HA...

I WOULD NEVER BUY A KIA AGAIN. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES MELTED DUE TO REASONS STILL UNKNOWN. THE BRAKES WORN PREMATURELY. NOT TO MENTION ALL OF THE OTHER HASSLES I'VE HA...

I WOULD NEVER BUY A KIA AGAIN. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES MELTED DUE TO REASONS STILL UNKNOWN. THE BRAKES WORN PREMATURELY. NOT TO MENTION ALL OF THE OTHER HASSLES I'VE HA...

KIA OF LYNFIELD IS NO HELP BRAKES HAVE FAILED 5 TIMES THE CAR IS A JOKE. WHY IS THERE NO REACALL ON THE BRAKES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH, ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT DASHBOARD. BRAKES WERE GRABBING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, AND ROTORS/ PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH, ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT DASHBOARD. BRAKES WERE GRABBING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, AND ROTORS/ PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V318000 & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR ENGINE STALLING REPAIR. WOULD NOTIFY OWNER WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. OWNER IS STILL WAITING. *AK

SERVICE THE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING DUE TO HOSE CLAMP LOOSE AT CANISTER, HOSE BACKED OFF. YH

SERVICE THE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO POOR CONTACT/CONNECTOR TERMINALS CORROSSION. YH

GEAR SHIFT STICKS. YH

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILURE CAUSED LEAKAGE. YH

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR. YH

WIPERS FAILED. YH

CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERABLE DUE TO ECM WIRE FAILURE. YH

CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERABLE DUE TO ECM WIRE FAILURE. YH

THE RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG FAILED. YH

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A CLICKING NOISE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A CLICKING NOISE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN STREET, TRAVELING 15MPH, TRAFFIC WAS SLOW, AND VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

DURING HEAVY RAIN A 5-6" PIPE 1/2'DIAMETER CAME OFF THE ENGINE BLOCK - BY RADIATOR WATER HOUSE ASSEMBLY. THE PIPE HAS NO ATTACHMENT POINTS EXCEPT THAT IT IS INSERTED INTO A HOLE AT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD-ON THE OTHER END IS CONNECTED TO 3/4 HOSE TO UNDERDASH HEATER. WHEN BROKE ALL COOLANT CAME ...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE...

I'VE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED FIVE TIMES DUE TO PULSATION, VIBRATION, AND WARPING. TO THIS DAY I FEEL THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE IS A LEASE AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS I COULD TURN IT IN BUT, I WOULD LOOSE THE MONEY I'VE PAID AND MY DOWN PAYMENT. IF I ...

BRAKES PULSATE BADLY DUE TO FAULTY FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. YH

BRAKES PULSATE BADLY DUE TO FAULTY FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. YH

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FAILED. YH

RADIO FAILED. YH

BRAKE ROTORS WARP WITHOUT EXPLANATION AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT THREE MONTH INTERVALS WITHOUT ANY EXPLAINATION BY REPAIR PERSONS AS TO CAUSE OR LONG TERM SOLUTION. *AK

RECALL 99V318/ ENGINE STALLING. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V271000/WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE PIVOT DRIVE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. WOULD CALL WHEN PARTS WERE IN. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. NLM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

WITHIN 27,000 MILES BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE WEARING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, LIKE TOUCHING THE SIDES. BUT, MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER COULD FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT KEPT STICKING, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND STICK SHIFT.*AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT KEPT STICKING, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND STICK SHIFT.*AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT KEPT STICKING, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND STICK SHIFT.*AK

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL OR INJURIES IF AN OCCUPANT WAS SITTING BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

AT 18,000 MILES AND EVERY SIX MONTHS BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEARING AND OVERHEATING . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WIRES UNDERHOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WE HAVE HAD REPEATED RECALLS. WE OWN TWO KIAS PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME . THE DEALERSHIP HAS MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLES. THEY ARE AS FRUSTRATED AS WE ARE. THE CARS HAVE HAD SIMILAR BUT ADDITIONAL ISSUES. THEY DO NOT SEEM TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SETS OF...

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V318000/ ENGINE STALLING. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

CAR NEEDS FRONT AXLES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH FLYWHEEL AND FUEL PUMP. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V271/ WINSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE. CAR IS 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS 26000 MILES, OWNER HAS ALREADY EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. *AK *ML

CAR NEEDS FRONT AXLES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH FLYWHEEL AND FUEL PUMP. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V271/ WINSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE. CAR IS 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS 26000 MILES, OWNER HAS ALREADY EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. *AK *ML

CAR NEEDS FRONT AXLES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH FLYWHEEL AND FUEL PUMP. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V271/ WINSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE. CAR IS 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS 26000 MILES, OWNER HAS ALREADY EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. *AK *ML

CAR NEEDS FRONT AXLES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH FLYWHEEL AND FUEL PUMP. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V271/ WINSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE. CAR IS 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS 26000 MILES, OWNER HAS ALREADY EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. *AK *ML

FRONT BRAKES FAILED. YH

BOTH FRONT ROTORS ARE FAILED. YH

PADS FAILED. YH

LEFT BEARING FAILED. YH

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROU...

RECALL 99V317000/ FUEL PUMP. DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER, PETERS AUTO, NASHUA, NH 603-889-1166, DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

CAR WAS FIXED WHEN RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED. STILL, POWER IS WEAK, REQUIRED MORE PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATES FROM 0 MILES. OIL LEAKS SOMEWHERE BEHIND OIL FILTER. LOST POWER AT COLD WEATHER, REQUIRED JUMP START. MPG IS REDUCED.

NHTSA RECALL99V318000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V318/ ENGINE STALLING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

WHLE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL MAKE GRINDING NOISE. AT INSPECTION, IT WAS RECOMENDED TO REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS AT 25000 MILES. *AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING DURING DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS AT 40MPH WHEN HIS VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK FROM DEALER, AND WANTS A SECOND OPINON. *AK

FUEL PUMP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. A RECALL(99V318000) HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER HAS WELDED THE FUEL PUMP IN PLACE. *AK

THE BACK SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS COMING OFF. YH

STARTER STARTED GRINDING AND INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. YH

DRIVER SIDE WEATHER STRIPPING IS COMING OFF OF DOOR. YH

BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH

REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE OFF. YH

HORN FAILED. YH

FUEL PUMP FAILED. YH

GEAR SHIFT STARTED TO STICK. YH

DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE MOLDING IS DISCOLORING. YH

RECEIVED RECALL 99V318000. CONTACTED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. TOOK TO DEALER ON THE APPOINTED DAY. INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR ENGINE STALLING. CLAIMED PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN 1 1/2 MONTHS. *AK

RECALLED WINDSHIELD WIPER REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER CONSUMER FEELS THEY STILL DON'T OPERATE PROPERLY. NLM

RECALLED FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. NLM

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAVE WARPED AND MAKE NOISE WHILE BRAKING. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEMS. NLM

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAVE WARPED AND MAKE NOISE WHILE BRAKING. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEMS. NLM

STARTER FUSE BLOWN CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

ROTORS FEEL LIKE THEY'RE WARPED AGAIN. I FEEL LIKE THIS CAR IS A LEMON WITH ALL THE RECALLS & THINGS GOING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. AFTER I READ ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE KIA I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE THE CAR BACK TO THEM IF THEY WOULD MAKE GOOD ON THE LOAN AND GET ME OUT FROM UNDER IT . AND MAKE ...

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR DURING ACCIDENT. NLM

WHILE FILLING GAS TANK THE FUEL SPRAYED BACK AT THE CONSUMER. NLM

THE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON FUEL PUMP, BUT THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO TO FIX IT (99V-317). YH

BACKUP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. YH

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER AT SPEED OF 5 MPH. SINCE APRIL OF 1999, THE VEHICLE JERKS BACK WHEN IT IS PASSING 20 MPH. NOW, IT JERKS HARDER WHILE POWER IS LOSING, REQUIRED HEAVIER GAS PEDAL DEPRESSION.

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS 3 TIMES. CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES PULSATION AND HARD STOPPING. NLM

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS 3 TIMES. CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES PULSATION AND HARD STOPPING. NLM

NHTSA RECALL 99V318000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V318000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DEALERSHIP HAS THE PARTS, BUT ONLY HAS 1 MECHANIC THAT WORKS ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. THEY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 02-182-00 FOR THE BACKUP LIGHTS, BUT NOT FOR ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER WILL TRY TO GET R...

NHTSA RECALL 99V318000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V318000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DEALERSHIP HAS THE PARTS, BUT ONLY HAS 1 MECHANIC THAT WORKS ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. THEY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 02-182-00 FOR THE BACKUP LIGHTS, BUT NOT FOR ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER WILL TRY TO GET R...

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S/ OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET

RECALLS 99V317000/99V318000, VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALLS ON JAN 25, 2000, BUT VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A CRASH. DEALER IS BILL BARRETTE KIA, 11550 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS TEXAS 75238 PHONE # 214-327-9361. *AK

WHILE BRAKING, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED ONCE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NLM

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V271000 FOR A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE CORRECTION PARTS. *AK

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

THE CAR JERKS AS IT IS PASSING 20TH MILE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WORSE WITH TIME FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS. *AK

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V318000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM, CLAIMED OWNER CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE HERSELF. *AK *ML

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO TIRES. *MJS

BRAKES REPLACED. *MJS

DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES (BATTERY, STARTER AND CONNECTORS). *MJS

TAILPIPE FAILED/CORRODED CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER AREA. *MJS

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

PRIOR TO RECALL A FAULTY FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND RESULTING IN ACCIDENT (99V-317). YH

DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (99V-318) *MJS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML

RECALL # 99V318000 KIA/ENGINE STALLING (C304/C305) DEALER HAS NO PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NOTICE. *AK

THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE STOPPED TO RUBBERNECK AT AN ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER REAR-ENDED THE CAR AT 50-55 MPH AND HER 98 KIA SEPHIA AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE HAS CHIROPRACTIC INJURIES. *AK

ON 1996-1999 KIA SEPHIAS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUBS AGAINST A 12 OR 14 MM BOLT HEAD DURING TURNS, CAUSING WEAR ON THE HOSE IN AS LITTLE AS 10,000 MILES. THE BOLT IS USED TO ATTACH A SPLASH SHIELD IN THE WHEEL WELL ON SOME BUT NOT ALL SEPHIAS. AS A TECHNICIAN I HAVE SEEN THIS WEAR ON NUMEROUS SEP...

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. NLM

A/C AND DEFROST DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. NLM

A/C AND DEFROST DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. NLM

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES NO MATTER WHAT SPEED THE VEHICLE IS GOING. NLM

THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO PUT INTO PARK. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. NLM

VEHICLES BRAKES FAILED TO PROPERLY PERFORM. EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND PADS WITH ORIGINAL FACTOR Y PARTS ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASSIONS.

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH. APPLIED BRAKES & DASHBOARD STARTED TO SHAKE. BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL. BEEN TO DEALER FOR SAME PROBLEM BEFORE. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED AT THAT TIME. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. *AK

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE IS RECALL ON MAKE/MODEL. BUT THIS VEHICLE ISN'T INCLUDED. *AK

EVERY 2 MONTHS I HAVE TO PUT BRAKE PADS ON THE CAR. IT MAKES NOISES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. *AK

LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM. TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A SPLIT WELD AND WOULD COST $285 TO REPAIR. NO OFFER TO FIX AS A DEFECTIVE PART. THIS AUTO HAS NUMEROUS SERIOUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKES, ROTORS, WIPERS, FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MOVEMENT WHILE PARKED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. WHILE CONSUMER WAS SCRAIPPING SNOW OFF FRONT WINDSHIELD AND HIS FOOT WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE TIRE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST ON THE TIRES, AND THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE WEARS OUT BRAKE PADS QUICKLY, AND IT'S NORMAL. *AK

RECALL # 99V318000 KISA ENGINE/STALLING (C304/C305). WHEN CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN ABOUT A WEEK. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WORRIED BECAUSE RECALL ...

EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR; WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES/ SQUEALS, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. *AK *ML

I REPORTED THIS TO KIA AND TRIED TO TRADE THE CAR, BUT KIA WOULD NOT MAKE AN EVEN TRADE THEY WANTED ME TO FINANCE THE NEW CAR WHICH WOULD HAVE PUT ME UP SIDE DOWN WITH FINANCING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES 99V318000 AND 99V271000. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO TAKE CARE OF THE RECALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES 99V318000 AND 99V271000. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO TAKE CARE OF THE RECALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT VERY WINDY CONDITIONS ON DRY ROAD. BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS GOING 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. HAD TO PUMP BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY TO STOP VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER DID WANT IT FIX BECAUSE IT ALMOST KILLED HIS FA...

CAR SHAKES AND VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAD TO CHANGE ROTORS EVERY 9-11,000 MILES. *AK

BRAKES FAILED AND REPLACED. *MJS

RADIO FAULTY. *MJS

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *MJS

DIFFICULTY IN UNLOCKING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. *MJS

WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FAILED. *MJS

CONSUMER CANNOT START AUTOMOBILE. HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE AUG 12, 1998. *AK

BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY. NLM

FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT MALFUNCTIONED. NLM

GLOVE COMPARTMENT BECAME DETACHED. NLM

THE STEREO MALFUNCTIONS AFTER A RAINSTORM. NLM

CAR HAS A PROBLEM GOING INTO PARK. CONSUMER HAS TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PARK THE CAR OR IT WILL SLIDE. DEALER SAID ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED. *AK

CAR HAS A PROBLEM GOING INTO PARK. CONSUMER HAS TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PARK THE CAR OR IT WILL SLIDE. DEALER SAID ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED. *AK

THIS CAR HAS HAD NEW TRANSMISSION/BRAKES/RADIO AND BATTERY, AND I AM WAITING ON SOMETHING NEW TO HAPPEN SOON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT MY FEET WAS NOT AAS DEPENDABLE AS A CAR..MY MISTAKE. IF THE REPAIRS KEEP UP I WILL HAVE A NEW CAR WITHOUT EVEN TRADING!!! THIS CAR GIVES NEW MEANING ...

THIS CAR HAS HAD NEW TRANSMISSION/BRAKES/RADIO AND BATTERY, AND I AM WAITING ON SOMETHING NEW TO HAPPEN SOON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT MY FEET WAS NOT AAS DEPENDABLE AS A CAR..MY MISTAKE. IF THE REPAIRS KEEP UP I WILL HAVE A NEW CAR WITHOUT EVEN TRADING!!! THIS CAR GIVES NEW MEANING ...

THIS CAR HAS HAD NEW TRANSMISSION/BRAKES/RADIO AND BATTERY, AND I AM WAITING ON SOMETHING NEW TO HAPPEN SOON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT MY FEET WAS NOT AAS DEPENDABLE AS A CAR..MY MISTAKE. IF THE REPAIRS KEEP UP I WILL HAVE A NEW CAR WITHOUT EVEN TRADING!!! THIS CAR GIVES NEW MEANING ...

THIS CAR HAS HAD NEW TRANSMISSION/BRAKES/RADIO AND BATTERY, AND I AM WAITING ON SOMETHING NEW TO HAPPEN SOON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT MY FEET WAS NOT AAS DEPENDABLE AS A CAR..MY MISTAKE. IF THE REPAIRS KEEP UP I WILL HAVE A NEW CAR WITHOUT EVEN TRADING!!! THIS CAR GIVES NEW MEANING ...

STRUTS FAILED. NLM

EXHAUST PIPE GASKET FAILED. NLM

FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED. NLM

VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE FAILED. NLM

CIGARETTE LIGHTER FAILED. NLM

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. NLM

BATTERY FAILED. NLM

FUEL PUMP FAILED. NLM

ROTOR FAILED CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. NLM

BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

DRIVER IS ABLE TO SHIFT VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE. THE SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT SOME TYPE OF LIQUID MUST HAVE SPILLED DOWN IN THE CONSOLE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT B...

CONSUMER STATED THAT HER BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING NOISES,PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE MONTH AFTER SHE GOT THIS KIA.

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A A DEFECT IN THE RELAY SWITCH. *AK

I FELT THAT BUYING A NEW CAR WOULD MEAN NOT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT PUTTING IT IN THE SHOP AS OFTEN AS I HAVE HAD TO DO. OTHER THAN THE ALTERNATOR, THERE HAVE BEEN TWO OTHER TIMES WHEN MY "NEW" CAR HAD TO BE WORKED ON. LUCKILY I STILL HAVE A WARRANTY, BUT I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH THE QUALITY OF M...

JUST FILLED UP VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, AND AFTER DRIVING AWAY THE VEHICLE STOPPED. VEHICLE WILL NOT JUST START RIGHT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL FAILING TO OPERATE WHENEVER A/C OR HEATER ARE BEING USED.S TURN SIGNAL STOP OPERATING IF EITHER SYSTEM IS ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND PROBLEM UNABLE TO BE CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE IN RAINY CONDITIONS PUT ON BRAKES AND CAR STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY. THIS CAUSED CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND GO INTO THE OTHER LANE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS THE FRONT BRAKES, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE WARRAN...

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THEN VEHICLE WOULD STOP. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO DRUMS. HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE CONDENSATION, AND DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS. VEHICLE NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND IT STILL SL...

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THEN VEHICLE WOULD STOP. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO DRUMS. HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE CONDENSATION, AND DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS. VEHICLE NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND IT STILL SL...

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THEN VEHICLE WOULD STOP. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO DRUMS. HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE CONDENSATION, AND DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS. VEHICLE NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND IT STILL SL...

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THEN VEHICLE WOULD STOP. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO DRUMS. HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE CONDENSATION, AND DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS. VEHICLE NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND IT STILL SL...

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THEN VEHICLE WOULD STOP. ALSO, ABS BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO DRUMS. HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE CONDENSATION, AND DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS. VEHICLE NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND IT STILL SL...

BRAKE ROTORS ON DRIVER'S SIDE WERE REPLACED AFTER 1500 MILES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN AT 3700 MILES DUE TO UNEVENESS. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC A PULSATION SHOULD OCCUR BEFORE HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS. ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE IN BEGINNING. *AK

FRONT ROTORS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION IN FRONT END WHEN APPLIED. NLM

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER FAILED. NLM

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAULTY STARTER CIRCUIT FUSE. NLM

DEALER REFUSES TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR (99V-271) OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BECAUSE CONSUMER INSTALLED AFTER MARKET BLADES. NLM

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

FRONT ROTORS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION IN FRONT END WHEN APPLIED. NLM

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAULTY STARTER CIRCUIT FUSE. NLM

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

DEALER REFUSES TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR (99V-271) OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BECAUSE CONSUMER INSTALLED AFTER MARKET BLADES. NLM

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER FAILED. NLM

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT, ALSO RATTLES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED ROTORS DO NOT FEEL RIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED & NEEDED REPLACING. VEHICLE'S BEEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM WITH BRAKE ROTORS, AND EACH TIME THEY WERE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC CHANGED BRAKE SYSTEM TWICE. MECHANIC FELT BRAKE PROBLEM CAUSE OF VEHICLE SHAKING. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ON. CAR WILL NOT START, ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD A COLLISION. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ON. CAR WILL NOT START, ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD A COLLISION. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ON. CAR WILL NOT START, ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD A COLLISION. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ON. CAR WILL NOT START, ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER ALMOST HAD A COLLISION. *AK

THE CAR GOT FIRE ON ENGINE ROOM WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. I SAW ANOTHER SEPHIA 98. *AK

FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES, DASH BOARD WIRE HARNESS FAILURE CAUSING DASH BOARD DISPLAYS, STARTER WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PAINT RUBBING OFF AND BLISTERING, LOWED NOISES/VIBRATION UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITTIONS,, POOR GAS MILAGE, FAULTY GAS GUAGE, BROKEN ...

FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES, DASH BOARD WIRE HARNESS FAILURE CAUSING DASH BOARD DISPLAYS, STARTER WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PAINT RUBBING OFF AND BLISTERING, LOWED NOISES/VIBRATION UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITTIONS,, POOR GAS MILAGE, FAULTY GAS GUAGE, BROKEN ...

FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES, DASH BOARD WIRE HARNESS FAILURE CAUSING DASH BOARD DISPLAYS, STARTER WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PAINT RUBBING OFF AND BLISTERING, LOWED NOISES/VIBRATION UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITTIONS,, POOR GAS MILAGE, FAULTY GAS GUAGE, BROKEN ...

FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES, DASH BOARD WIRE HARNESS FAILURE CAUSING DASH BOARD DISPLAYS, STARTER WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PAINT RUBBING OFF AND BLISTERING, LOWED NOISES/VIBRATION UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITTIONS,, POOR GAS MILAGE, FAULTY GAS GUAGE, BROKEN ...

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY FELT FUNNY. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE & TAKE LONGER TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE PADS & SHOES WERE WORN & THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. *AK

INFRO ON TIRE IS WRONG .CAR IS NOT WITH ME IT AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS IS THE FOUR TIME THIS HAS BEEN WORK ON AND THELEMON LAW IS EFFECT( DOT NUMBER: XXXXXXXX TIRE SIZE: 165/75R/13 )

INFRO ON TIRE IS WRONG .CAR IS NOT WITH ME IT AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS IS THE FOUR TIME THIS HAS BEEN WORK ON AND THELEMON LAW IS EFFECT( DOT NUMBER: XXXXXXXX TIRE SIZE: 165/75R/13 )

BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE! FRONT ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEN REPLACED 5 TIMES TO DATE!!

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

SINCE PURCHASE HAVE RETURNED CAR UNDER WARRANTY AT LEAST 10 TIMES, ALWAYS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM HAVING TO DO WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EMISSIONS SYSTEM, AND BRAKES. ABOUT ONCE A MONTH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES, CAR LURCHES AND IS SHAKEY, OFTEN WITH A FUNNY NOISE AND BAD SMELL. DEALERSHIP HAS ...

TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

THE BREAKS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I GOT THE CAR EVERY 2MO THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED. THE FIRE THEY SAID A ROCK OR SOMETHING CUT A HOSE AND IT LEAKED CAUSING THE FIRE. PLS HELP ME I HAVE A LEMON.

THE BREAKS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I GOT THE CAR EVERY 2MO THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED. THE FIRE THEY SAID A ROCK OR SOMETHING CUT A HOSE AND IT LEAKED CAUSING THE FIRE. PLS HELP ME I HAVE A LEMON.

THE STERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN APPLYING PRESURE TO THE BREAKS. BREAKS MAKES NOISE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. HAD A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND GOT NEW TIRES THE PROBLEM STILL IS ACCURING THIS IS WHAT THE DEALER TOLD ME TO DO IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP AND IT HAS NOT TO THIS DAY. KIAS ARE LEMONS.

IN WET CONDITIONS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FADE AND MAKE NOISE, NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED PROPERLY. *MJS

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND INTERMITTENTLY THE PEDAL WOULD HARDEN,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK

FAULTY DISC BRAKE ROTORS. 1ST INCIDENT NOTICED AT 5,000 MILES. DEALER HAD THEM TURNED. 2ND. INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 28,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

THE VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY DUE TO FAULTY REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. YH

GAS TANK FAILED. YH

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

CAR DOES NOT COME TO A SMOOTH STOP. EXCESSIVE RATTLING AND JOSTLING COMPRISE ABOUT 85% OF ALL STOPS OR SLOW DOWNS. THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WORSE OVER TIME. *AK

I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1998. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO NOTIFIED KIA AND THEY HAVE BEEN NO HELP TO ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE SERVICED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 5,000 MILES ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL CAR. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY TOYOTA OF EL CAJON, KIA, AND THE KIA CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT THAT THIS IS A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I WAS NOT INFORMED BY TOYOTA OF EL CAJON AT ...

THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS THE GAS GUAGE NOT READING THE PROPER LEVEL, AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED IT OCCURRED AGAIN. THE SAME DAY AS THE SECOND REPAIR THE GAS TANK DEVELOPED A LEAK. THREE MONTHS AFTER THIS REPAIR THE LEAK REOCCURRED. IT WAS REPAIRED AND WITHIN 1 WEEK WAS BACK IN THE SHOP WITH ANOTHER L...

THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS THE GAS GUAGE NOT READING THE PROPER LEVEL, AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED IT OCCURRED AGAIN. THE SAME DAY AS THE SECOND REPAIR THE GAS TANK DEVELOPED A LEAK. THREE MONTHS AFTER THIS REPAIR THE LEAK REOCCURRED. IT WAS REPAIRED AND WITHIN 1 WEEK WAS BACK IN THE SHOP WITH ANOTHER L...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

GOT FLAT TIRE CAUSE BY TEAR AND WEAR, REPLACED WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES, ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE NOISE AFTER 35000 MILE, LEAKING OIL OR FROM BRAKE FLUID, PEDAL TO FLOOR TO BRAKE, EARLY BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR OUT OF ROUND, BRAKE DISC IS STILL OK, BRAKES PADS WERE FIX TWICED WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ARE ...

GOT FLAT TIRE CAUSE BY TEAR AND WEAR, REPLACED WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES, ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE NOISE AFTER 35000 MILE, LEAKING OIL OR FROM BRAKE FLUID, PEDAL TO FLOOR TO BRAKE, EARLY BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR OUT OF ROUND, BRAKE DISC IS STILL OK, BRAKES PADS WERE FIX TWICED WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ARE ...

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES ARE CUTTING INTO THE ROTORS, CAUSING THE CAR TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES ,BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE AND THE STARTER ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA HAVE NOT BEEN OF ANY HELP

THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE AND THE STARTER ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA HAVE NOT BEEN OF ANY HELP

AIR CONDITIONER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL. MJS

BRAKES PULSATE, REPLACEMENT OF THE PADS AND ROTORS DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER REPAIRED ONCE HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL. MJS

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STARTING PROBLEMS ALONG WITH HESTITATION/JERKING DURING ACCELERATION, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

AIR CONDITIONER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL. MJS

AIR CONDITIONER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL. MJS

THE POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP & DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED SECURELY. THE WINDOWS FAIL TO REMAIN CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE SHAKES. THE TIRE MOULDING & THE TRIM IS P...

THE POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP & DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED SECURELY. THE WINDOWS FAIL TO REMAIN CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE SHAKES. THE TIRE MOULDING & THE TRIM IS P...

THE POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP & DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED SECURELY. THE WINDOWS FAIL TO REMAIN CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE SHAKES. THE TIRE MOULDING & THE TRIM IS P...

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND VIBRATING. PULLED OVER. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE GARAGE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS,AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL PULL TO EITHER SIDE, AND THERE IS STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS,AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL PULL TO EITHER SIDE, AND THERE IS STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

HARD STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS, AND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL TANK. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE HINGES. HAD THE PANEL REPLACED. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. *AK

HARD STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS, AND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL TANK. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE HINGES. HAD THE PANEL REPLACED. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. *AK

HARD STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS, AND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL TANK. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE HINGES. HAD THE PANEL REPLACED. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. *AK

ENGINE STALLS, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS. GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. REPLACED DOOR PANEL. DOOR HINGES WERE BROKEN. *AK

ENGINE STALLS, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS. GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. REPLACED DOOR PANEL. DOOR HINGES WERE BROKEN. *AK

ENGINE STALLS, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS. GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REPAIR. REPLACED DOOR PANEL. DOOR HINGES WERE BROKEN. *AK

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP VEHICLE DOESN'T START UP PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE JERKS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER CHIP/ GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE SHOP OVER TEN TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT AND...

CAN FEEL BRAKES PULSATING WHEN ATTEMPTING STOP VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE STRUCTURE WOULD LEAK. BEEN TO DEALER & HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK

CAN FEEL BRAKES PULSATING WHEN ATTEMPTING STOP VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE STRUCTURE WOULD LEAK. BEEN TO DEALER & HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK

CAN FEEL BRAKES PULSATING WHEN ATTEMPTING STOP VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE STRUCTURE WOULD LEAK. BEEN TO DEALER & HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLMM

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NLM

REAR MOLDING WARPED. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ENGINE MAKES NOISE. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE. NLM

CIGARETTE LIGHTER INOPERATIVE. NLM

BRAKES ARE GRINDING. NLM

BRAKES ARE NOISY. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

CD PLAYER INOPERATIVE. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SLOW START. NLM

POSSIBLE AIR BAG FAILURE CAUSED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

AIR CONTIONER NOT COOLING VEHICLE PROPERLY. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

BRAKES MAKING NOISE. NLM

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE. NLM

A/C VENTS FELL OUT. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST LEAK. NLM

TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. NLM

CAR SHAKES AND VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND ENGINE NOISE. NLM

VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SLOW START OR WOULD NOT START AT ALL. NLM

STEREO INOPERATIVE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN COMING TO STOP. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST LEAKAGE. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND A TAPPING NOISE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE. NLM

EXHAUST SYSTEM MAKING NOISE. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

STEERING IS HARD. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. NLM

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

INTERIOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. NLM

WEATHERSTRIP CAME OFF. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

GAS GAUGE INOPERATIVE. NLM

HORN IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

ENGINE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SLOW START (COLD START). NLM

MOLDING IS DEFORMED AT REAR DOOR. NLM

FUEL GAUGE FAILED. NLM

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

VEHICLE WONT START. NLM

BRAKES SQUEAKING. NLM

ENGINE MAKING NOISE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING BRAKE AND DASH LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM

BRAKES VIBRATE. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILED CAUSED CHECK ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. NLM

HEADLIGHT INOPERATIVE. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE NOISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING HARD STEERING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE IS HARD TO SHIFT. NLM

A/C NOT COOLING VEHICLE PROPERLY. NLM

A/C NOT COOLING VEHICLE PROPERLY. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

A/C VENTS WON'T WORK. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

CONSUMER HEARS GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON WIPERS. NLM

POSSIBLE AIR BAG FAILURE IS CAUSING AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES AND HESITATES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

BLINKERS INOPERATIVE. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

VEHICLE WEATHERSTRIPING CAMING OFF. NLM

WAS STARTING TO SLOW DOWN & HAD PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. PRESSED HARDER & VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN.AGAIN PRESSED LIGHTLY & VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INFORMED DRIVER OWNER ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME IT HAP...

WAS STARTING TO SLOW DOWN & HAD PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. PRESSED HARDER & VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN.AGAIN PRESSED LIGHTLY & VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INFORMED DRIVER OWNER ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME IT HAP...

WAS STARTING TO SLOW DOWN & HAD PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. PRESSED HARDER & VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN.AGAIN PRESSED LIGHTLY & VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INFORMED DRIVER OWNER ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME IT HAP...

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.

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ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER AND VIBRATE WHENEVER BRAKE WERE APPLIED. ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND A SECOND ATTEMPT IS BEING MADE. *AK

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PARTS. ON FIVE OCCASIONS BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CAN NHTSA HELP TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING DEFECTIVE PARTS OR ERRATIC PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PARTS. ON FIVE OCCASIONS BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CAN NHTSA HELP TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING DEFECTIVE PARTS OR ERRATIC PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

SINCE PURCHASE DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS VEHICLE STALLING IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BRAKES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FAILED AT 5560 MILES, REPLACEMTS AT 7520 MILES, AGAIN AT 10750 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE A...

FUEL WILL SPIT OUT WHILE REFUELING TANK. TANK NOT NECESSARILY FULL WHEN THIS OCCURS

WHEN CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE SHIFT LEVER BECOMES STUCK BETWEEN GEARS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE SELF-ADJUSTING REAR BRAKES CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO CARRY THE BRAKING LOAD AND WEAR OUT PREMATURELY RESULTING IN FRONT END SHIMMY AND NOISE (DESIGN PROBLEM). NLM

WHILE BRAKING BRAKES PULSATED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE THERMOSAT TO THE ENGINE LEAKED AND CAUSED FLUID TO SPRAY ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *...

WHILE BRAKING BRAKES PULSATED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE THERMOSAT TO THE ENGINE LEAKED AND CAUSED FLUID TO SPRAY ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *...

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD DANGEROUSLY PULSATE AFTER BEING APPLIED. HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AT DEALER. THE SAME PULSATING PROBLEM HAS SINCE REAPPEARED, 3 MONTHS LATER, WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN. INFORMED BRAKES HAD GONE BAD AGAIN. *AK

THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD DANGEROUSLY PULSATE AFTER BEING APPLIED. HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AT DEALER. THE SAME PULSATING PROBLEM HAS SINCE REAPPEARED, 3 MONTHS LATER, WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN. INFORMED BRAKES HAD GONE BAD AGAIN. *AK

VEHICLE WOULD KEEP STALLING FOR NO REASON. HAD NO WARNING. BEEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC CAUSE OF PROBLEM NOT LOCATED. WAS TOLD BATTERY WAS PROBLEM & IT WAS REPLACED. STALLING PROBLEM STILL EXIST FOR 6 OR MORE TIMES AFTERWARDS.

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. MJS

WHEN GENTLY BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BADLY. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP, THE CAR DOES NOT STOP SMOOTHLY. IT JERKS AND VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE USED UNTIL I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE ROTERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY. ONE WINTER MORNING, I NOTICED THAT MY WI...

WHEN GENTLY BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BADLY. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP, THE CAR DOES NOT STOP SMOOTHLY. IT JERKS AND VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE USED UNTIL I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE ROTERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY. ONE WINTER MORNING, I NOTICED THAT MY WI...

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 1998, IT HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 40 DAYS FOR REPAIRS FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL, BRAKING, TRANSMISSION, AND VARIOUS OTHER DEFECTS THAT HAVE RENDERED THE CAR INOPERABLE SINCE FEBRUARY, 1999.

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 1998, IT HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 40 DAYS FOR REPAIRS FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL, BRAKING, TRANSMISSION, AND VARIOUS OTHER DEFECTS THAT HAVE RENDERED THE CAR INOPERABLE SINCE FEBRUARY, 1999.

IE99059, SQ99020, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.HOWEVER, DEALER REPLACED BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

IE99059, SQ99020, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.HOWEVER, DEALER REPLACED BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TWO WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WENT, 4 WEEKS AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED THEY NEEDED SERVICE AGAIN AND EVERY 4 WEEKS AFTER THAT. EACH TIME THEY MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE, THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERDHIP TO BE SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY HAVE Y...

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY IN SNOW, IT WENT OUT. ALSO, DISC BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED DISC BRAKES WERE WARPED. CATALYTIC CONVERTOR HAD FAILED. IN ADDITION, MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE MUFFLER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALL PA...

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY IN SNOW, IT WENT OUT. ALSO, DISC BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED DISC BRAKES WERE WARPED. CATALYTIC CONVERTOR HAD FAILED. IN ADDITION, MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE MUFFLER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALL PA...

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY IN SNOW, IT WENT OUT. ALSO, DISC BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED DISC BRAKES WERE WARPED. CATALYTIC CONVERTOR HAD FAILED. IN ADDITION, MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE MUFFLER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALL PA...

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY IN SNOW, IT WENT OUT. ALSO, DISC BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED DISC BRAKES WERE WARPED. CATALYTIC CONVERTOR HAD FAILED. IN ADDITION, MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE MUFFLER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALL PA...

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, WHENEVER IT RAINS WATER GETS INTO VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, WHENEVER IT RAINS WATER GETS INTO VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 1998, ONE MONTH LATER THE OIL, BATTERY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED. AS OF MARCH, 1999 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR BRAKE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE ORDER SLIPS. SOMETIME IS JULY OR AUGUST I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK AGAI...

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 1998, ONE MONTH LATER THE OIL, BATTERY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED. AS OF MARCH, 1999 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR BRAKE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE ORDER SLIPS. SOMETIME IS JULY OR AUGUST I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK AGAI...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ROTORS AND PADS, SEVEN REPLACEMENTS WITHIN 19,886 MILES. MJS

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ROTORS AND PADS, SEVEN REPLACEMENTS WITHIN 19,886 MILES. MJS

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A SQUEAKING SOUND AND THEY GRIND, AND BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE MAKING NOISES.*ET

ENGINE LIGHT FAILURE.*ET

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE.*ET

BRAKES AND ROTORS FAILED.*ET

BRAKES AND ROTORS FAILED.*ET

HEAD LIGHT FAILURE. *ET

OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHEN CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE SHIFT LEVER BECOMES STUCK BETWEEN GEARS CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE ROTORS TO GO OUT 3 TIMES AND HUBS TWICE, WHICH RESULTED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE ROTORS TO GO OUT 3 TIMES AND HUBS TWICE, WHICH RESULTED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL SHAKE BACK AND FORTH, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS NO PERMISSION TO FIX VEHICLE. *AK

ENGINE OVERHEATED. NLM

AIR CONTITIONER NOT COOLING VEHICLE. NLM

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES/SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKING. NLM

DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITION, WHEN GET TO MY DESTINATION AND THEN I WANT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, IT COULD BE O MINUTES TO ALMOST TWENTY MINUTES, THE CAR WON'T START AND IF YOU CONTINOUSLY FORCE THE CAR IN THE START MODE IT BLOWS THE 15 AMP STARTER FUSE. ALSO BECAUSE OF ...

IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD MY VEHICHLE IN AND HAVE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO OWN SEPHIA'S, ALL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. EACH TIME I BRING IT IN THEY SAY THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND THEY NOW CAME OUT WITH THIS NEW PAD. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING T...

TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE FUNNY NOISES WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. BRAKES: WOULD SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED. HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM CHANGED TWICE & PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALIGNMENT: DUE TO THE BRAKES, THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE & HAD TO...

TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE FUNNY NOISES WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. BRAKES: WOULD SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED. HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM CHANGED TWICE & PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALIGNMENT: DUE TO THE BRAKES, THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE & HAD TO...

TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE FUNNY NOISES WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. BRAKES: WOULD SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED. HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM CHANGED TWICE & PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALIGNMENT: DUE TO THE BRAKES, THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE & HAD TO...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MHP AND TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM HITTING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT SOME TREES, BRUSHES AND A BIG BOULDER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING ONLY 45MPH BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED./SWERVED AND MISSED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. *AK

SINCE PURCHASED THE MV HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR NUMEROUS (13+) PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. MY CONCERN OVER SAFETY ISSUES HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR GIVEN MANY DIFFERENT ANSWERS. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ALWAYS GIVES REPAIR ORDER SLIPS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LOOKED AT OR SERVICED. THE SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY OF THIS MV...

SINCE PURCHASED THE MV HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR NUMEROUS (13+) PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. MY CONCERN OVER SAFETY ISSUES HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR GIVEN MANY DIFFERENT ANSWERS. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ALWAYS GIVES REPAIR ORDER SLIPS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LOOKED AT OR SERVICED. THE SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY OF THIS MV...

SINCE PURCHASED THE MV HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR NUMEROUS (13+) PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. MY CONCERN OVER SAFETY ISSUES HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR GIVEN MANY DIFFERENT ANSWERS. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ALWAYS GIVES REPAIR ORDER SLIPS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LOOKED AT OR SERVICED. THE SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY OF THIS MV...

SINCE PURCHASED THE MV HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR NUMEROUS (13+) PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. MY CONCERN OVER SAFETY ISSUES HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR GIVEN MANY DIFFERENT ANSWERS. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ALWAYS GIVES REPAIR ORDER SLIPS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LOOKED AT OR SERVICED. THE SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY OF THIS MV...

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL AND LOSE OF ALL POWER,WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUN OUT EXCESSIVE.

ROTORS WARPED CAUSING NOISE AND PULSATION. NLM

THIS WIIL BE THE 3RD TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR THAT THE ROTORS HAVE WARPED.

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKES WEAR OUT FAST IN FRONT. WHEN PEDAL IS APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THREE DIFFERENT INSTANCES. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKES WEAR OUT FAST IN FRONT. WHEN PEDAL IS APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THREE DIFFERENT INSTANCES. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES OR VIBRATES, AND A NOISE OCCURS I FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS BRAKES. *AK

I HAVE PROBLEMS STARTING UP THE CAR, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT. WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION I HAVE TO TRY AT LEAST FOUR TO FIVE TIMES BEFOR IT CLICKS OVER TO START. IT JUST CLICKS INSTEAD OF STARTING RIGHT AWAY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK FOUR(4) TIMES TO REPAIR, AND STIL...

THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON IT AFTER ONE YEAR. THE BRAKES (ROTORS, PADS, ETC.) HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE BAD PARTS, BUT THERE IS NO OTHER OPTION AVAILABLE. EXPECT TO HAVE TO TAKE IN FOR BRAKES AGAIN WITHIN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS. THE AIR CONDITIONING IS INADE...

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND DISK BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND DISK BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. NLM

DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM

THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM

WARPED ROTORS AND CRACKED PADS CAUSE THR VEHICE TO VIBRATE SEVERLY DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL, AT LAST SERVICE THE CAR WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED CAUSING IT TO RUN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND INTO A DITCH. NLM

WARPED ROTORS AND CRACKED PADS CAUSE THR VEHICE TO VIBRATE SEVERLY DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL, AT LAST SERVICE THE CAR WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED CAUSING IT TO RUN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND INTO A DITCH. NLM

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLED WITH WATER. NLM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND DISK BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND DISK BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. NLM

DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM

THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM

WARPED ROTORS AND CRACKED PADS CAUSE THR VEHICE TO VIBRATE SEVERLY DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL, AT LAST SERVICE THE CAR WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED CAUSING IT TO RUN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND INTO A DITCH. NLM

WARPED ROTORS AND CRACKED PADS CAUSE THR VEHICE TO VIBRATE SEVERLY DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL, AT LAST SERVICE THE CAR WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED CAUSING IT TO RUN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND INTO A DITCH. NLM

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLED WITH WATER. NLM

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHEN HEAT WAS TURNED ON. YH

BRAKES FAILED AND REPLACED FOUR TIMES. YH

ROTORS FAILED AND REPLACED TWO TIMES. YH

STEERING RACK FAILED AND REPLACED. YH

I HAVE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITHE BBB AUTO LINE. I HAVE A KIA 98 LS. IT HAS SCARED ME SERVAL TIMES THE GOES OUT OF CONTROL ON ROUGH ROADS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES THEY GET WARPED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN WORKED ON 14 TIMES BY DEALER SHOP, THE BLINKERS KEEP FAI...

FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES.CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

GAS TANK IS DESIGNED WITH A LOT OF CURVES WHICH ALLOWS THE GAS TO FLOW FREELY. THIS HAS RESULTED IN GAS SPILLING ONTO PERSONS FILLING THE TANK. *AK *ML

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP, THIS FAILURE OCCURED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, REPAIRS WERE DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED DISCS WARPED AND PADS DEPLETED. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT DURING A SNOW STORM, DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. DEALER FIXED BUT WE WERE ADMONISHED ABOUT USING WIPERS DURING HEAVY SNOW STORM. DUH?

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED DISCS WARPED AND PADS DEPLETED. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT DURING A SNOW STORM, DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. DEALER FIXED BUT WE WERE ADMONISHED ABOUT USING WIPERS DURING HEAVY SNOW STORM. DUH?

BREAK PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3000 MILES WHEN CAR IS TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE. I COULD NOT FILL THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF. GAS TANK AND FLOAT VALVE WERE REPLACED AFTER WAITING A MONTH FOR THE PARTS. CHECK EN...

BREAK PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3000 MILES WHEN CAR IS TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE. I COULD NOT FILL THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF. GAS TANK AND FLOAT VALVE WERE REPLACED AFTER WAITING A MONTH FOR THE PARTS. CHECK EN...

BREAK PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3000 MILES WHEN CAR IS TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE. I COULD NOT FILL THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF. GAS TANK AND FLOAT VALVE WERE REPLACED AFTER WAITING A MONTH FOR THE PARTS. CHECK EN...

BREAK PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3000 MILES WHEN CAR IS TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE. I COULD NOT FILL THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF. GAS TANK AND FLOAT VALVE WERE REPLACED AFTER WAITING A MONTH FOR THE PARTS. CHECK EN...

BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FIVE TIMES HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SAME DEFECTS. MJS

ALTERNATOR, STARTER AND TWO BATTERIES HAVE FAILED. MJS

ALTERNATOR, STARTER AND TWO BATTERIES HAVE FAILED. MJS

ALTERNATOR, STARTER AND TWO BATTERIES HAVE FAILED. MJS

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. MJS

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. NLM

BEARINGS FAILED. NLM

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS , AND GEARS DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN PUT IN PARK/FUSES KEPT BLOWING OUT, HAD REPLACED ELECTRICAL WIRES/STARTER WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO START VEHICLE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND BRAKES HA...

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS , AND GEARS DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN PUT IN PARK/FUSES KEPT BLOWING OUT, HAD REPLACED ELECTRICAL WIRES/STARTER WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO START VEHICLE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND BRAKES HA...

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS , AND GEARS DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN PUT IN PARK/FUSES KEPT BLOWING OUT, HAD REPLACED ELECTRICAL WIRES/STARTER WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO START VEHICLE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND BRAKES HA...

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS , AND GEARS DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN PUT IN PARK/FUSES KEPT BLOWING OUT, HAD REPLACED ELECTRICAL WIRES/STARTER WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO START VEHICLE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND BRAKES HA...

BRAKE ROTORS HEATED UP AND WARPED, CAUSING BRAKING DIFFCULTY. ALSO HAS ANOTHER 1998 KIA SEPHIA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ROTORS ON EACH VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPLACE TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE . MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AFTER APPROX. 3000 MILES. REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES BEFORE CURRENT EVENT AND PROBLEM CONTINUES TO COME BACK. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS SEPARATED, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, ALSO, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SENDING UNIT/PUMP/ROTORS AND PADS. PLEASE ...

FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS SEPARATED, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, ALSO, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SENDING UNIT/PUMP/ROTORS AND PADS. PLEASE ...

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

MY CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 375 MILES. MY BRAKES MAKE A TERIBLE NOISE, AND GRAB. I TAKE IT IN AND THEY REPLACED PADS AND OR ROTORS. I HAVE A BAD VIBRATION IN MY FRONT END WHICH I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WAS A NUMBER OF THINGS AND I CORRECT EACH ITEM AND I STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION. *AK

TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING, THIS IS 4TH TIME FOR BRAKES SQUEAKING AND PULSATING, COW PANEL BAFFLE NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER POURING IN BEHIND GLOVE BOX.PEOPLE I DON'T KNOW PULL ME OVER AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR KIA SEPHIAS AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEM. ALSO THE ENGINE S...

TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING, THIS IS 4TH TIME FOR BRAKES SQUEAKING AND PULSATING, COW PANEL BAFFLE NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER POURING IN BEHIND GLOVE BOX.PEOPLE I DON'T KNOW PULL ME OVER AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR KIA SEPHIAS AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEM. ALSO THE ENGINE S...

TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING, THIS IS 4TH TIME FOR BRAKES SQUEAKING AND PULSATING, COW PANEL BAFFLE NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER POURING IN BEHIND GLOVE BOX.PEOPLE I DON'T KNOW PULL ME OVER AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR KIA SEPHIAS AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEM. ALSO THE ENGINE S...

TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING, THIS IS 4TH TIME FOR BRAKES SQUEAKING AND PULSATING, COW PANEL BAFFLE NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER POURING IN BEHIND GLOVE BOX.PEOPLE I DON'T KNOW PULL ME OVER AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR KIA SEPHIAS AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEM. ALSO THE ENGINE S...

EVERY OTHER WEEK BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER WOULD REPLACE THEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKES WOULD MAKE SQUEALING NOISES. HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED & REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN WITH BRAKES & ONCE AGAIN WAS REPLACED. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. NLM

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALER. *AK

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND PADS TO WEAR OUT 3 TIMES. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ONCE WHICH CAUSED POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND PADS TO WEAR OUT 3 TIMES. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ONCE WHICH CAUSED POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHENEVER FUEL IS PUMPED INTO TANK, IT WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. VEHICLE CANNOT BE COMPLETELY FILLED. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & ENTIRE FUEL TANK SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON/TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT SHOW, AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD GET MOISTURE...

WHENEVER FUEL IS PUMPED INTO TANK, IT WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. VEHICLE CANNOT BE COMPLETELY FILLED. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & ENTIRE FUEL TANK SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON/TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT SHOW, AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD GET MOISTURE...

WHENEVER FUEL IS PUMPED INTO TANK, IT WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. VEHICLE CANNOT BE COMPLETELY FILLED. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & ENTIRE FUEL TANK SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON/TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT SHOW, AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD GET MOISTURE...

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES OR VIBRATES AND A NOISE OCCURS IN THE FRONT END, CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE PROBLEMS STARTING 2 OR 3 TIMES PREVIOUSLY BUT EVENTUALLY STARTED UP. I HAVE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY ORLANDO BARRINGER OF MEMPHIS, TENN. WHEN I CALL THE 24HR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE THAT IS THE NAME THAT APPEARED WHEN THE VIN WAS ENTE...

I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR IN FOR THE 5TH TIME ON TUESDAY. THE SAME PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL.

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. YH

2ND TIME ROTOR & DISC REPLACED -CAR CANNOT WITHSTAND HEAT-BRAKES CHATTER ENOUGH TO MAKE CAR UNSAFE .DEALER SAYS MY PROBLEM

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED VEHICLE STARTS VIBRATING VERY HARD. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND THE BRAKES THREE TIMES. CONSUMER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED VEHICLE STARTS VIBRATING VERY HARD. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND THE BRAKES THREE TIMES. CONSUMER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER ...

BRAKES WOULD MAKE FUNNY CHATTERING NOISES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. HAD THEM REPLACED AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN EVER THIS IS HAPPENING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

WATER LEAK FROM REAR GLASS WINDOW SHORTED OUT THE FUEL PUMP WIRES CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND DIED. NO INJURIES. *AK

THE FLOOR SHIFTER HAS A RATTLING NOISE. HAD SHIFTER REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DASHBOARD RATTLES. GLOVE COMPARTMENT FELL DOWN. RADIO SPEAKERS BLOWN. BEARINGS IN WHEEL GRIND. DOING FWY SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY & SHAKE. WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKES WOULD JERK. WHILE WAITING AT STOP, ENGINE WOULD B...

THE FLOOR SHIFTER HAS A RATTLING NOISE. HAD SHIFTER REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DASHBOARD RATTLES. GLOVE COMPARTMENT FELL DOWN. RADIO SPEAKERS BLOWN. BEARINGS IN WHEEL GRIND. DOING FWY SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY & SHAKE. WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKES WOULD JERK. WHILE WAITING AT STOP, ENGINE WOULD B...

THE FLOOR SHIFTER HAS A RATTLING NOISE. HAD SHIFTER REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DASHBOARD RATTLES. GLOVE COMPARTMENT FELL DOWN. RADIO SPEAKERS BLOWN. BEARINGS IN WHEEL GRIND. DOING FWY SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY & SHAKE. WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKES WOULD JERK. WHILE WAITING AT STOP, ENGINE WOULD B...

THE FLOOR SHIFTER HAS A RATTLING NOISE. HAD SHIFTER REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DASHBOARD RATTLES. GLOVE COMPARTMENT FELL DOWN. RADIO SPEAKERS BLOWN. BEARINGS IN WHEEL GRIND. DOING FWY SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY & SHAKE. WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, BRAKES WOULD JERK. WHILE WAITING AT STOP, ENGINE WOULD B...

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY, EVERY 3 WEEKS OR SO. HAD TURNED ROTORS. WERE NOT RELEASING UNTIL WORN & THEN RELEASED. HAD ENTIRE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. HAD ONGOING BRAKE PROBLEM AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES. *AK

THE ROTORS HAVE WARPED ON US TWICE. MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THIS IS NOT DANGEROUS, AND THAT IT IS MY IMAGINATION THAT I HAVE A HARD TIME BRAKING WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS, AND WHEN COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I HAD TO FIGHT FOR THE CONTROL OF MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE SHIMMY. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TO...

UNTIL NOW DEALERSHIP NOR MANUFACTURER IS COOPERATING

THE ENGINE JUST DIED WHILE ON A MAJOR 2 LANE HIGHWAY. HAD HAZARDS ON AND WAS HIT ON DRIVER SIDE

ROTORS WARPED/VIBRATED AND WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

SINCE PURCHASING THE VECHILE ON 2-11-99 AT 7700 MILES, CAR HAS HESITATED STARTING, SLOW STARTS, SPUTTERING STARTS AND SOMETIMES CRANKS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING. THIS HAPPENS MORE ON COLD STARTS, BUT NOT ALWAYS. ONLY A FEW TIMES ON WARM STARTS. UNPREDICTABLE. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE IN PA...

SINCE PURCHASING THE VECHILE ON 2-11-99 AT 7700 MILES, CAR HAS HESITATED STARTING, SLOW STARTS, SPUTTERING STARTS AND SOMETIMES CRANKS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING. THIS HAPPENS MORE ON COLD STARTS, BUT NOT ALWAYS. ONLY A FEW TIMES ON WARM STARTS. UNPREDICTABLE. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE IN PA...

BRAKES PROBLEM.

WINDSHIELD GLASS IS TOO THIN, CAUSING STRESS CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED. *AK

IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING MULTIPLE COMPONENT MALFUNCTIONING.

BRAKE PADS FAILED, ROTORS WARPED.

BRAKE PADS FAILED, ROTORS WARPED.

SPEEDOMETER FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SPEED SENSOR.

SILENCER SPLIT OPEN.

CRACK IN CANISTER.

BOTH HEAD LAMP SEALS FAILED, SO WHEN IT RAINS OR THE CAR IS WASHED THE HEADLIGHTS FOG UP SEVERLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

FUEL VALVES FAILED CAUSING IT TO BE HARD TO FILL GAS TANK AND WHEN FULL IT WOULD SPRAY GAS ALL OVER.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

BRAKES AND ROTORS PULSATING.

BRAKES AND ROTORS PULSATING.

DISC BRAKE FAILED. YH

MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SOME HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DEALER

MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SOME HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DEALER

MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SOME HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DEALER

MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SOME HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DEALER

DEALER COMMENTED THAT THIS PROBLEM (WARPING OF FRONT ROTORS) HAS BEEN ONGOING WITH KIA SEPHIA SINCE THE 1997 MODEL YEAR. THE SERVICE MANUAL STATES THAT THE BRAKES SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT 30,000 MILES. HERE I AM AT 10,000 AN I NEED THE ROTORS REPLACED A SECOND TIME!!! IF THIS IS NOT DEFECTIVE MANUF...

ENGINE CONTINUALLY FAILS, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER HAS RESET THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE ENGINE CUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER SAYS GAS PEDAL IS BEING APPLIED TOO HARD. *AK

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE ENGINE CUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER SAYS GAS PEDAL IS BEING APPLIED TOO HARD. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FUEL SIPHONING ITSELF OUT OF FILLER NECK WHENEVER VEHICLE IS 1/8 FROM BEING FULL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ARE TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

THE DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CAUSES THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A TURN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS A NO START WHICH WAS CAUSED A DEFECTIVE PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES LOCKS UP ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ALSO VEERS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WHENEVER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE, VEHICLE JUMPED. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER & HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED. INFORMED WAS A THROTTLE SENSOR THAT WAS CAUSING THE ACCELERATION. A MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM HAS REAPPEARED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. ALSO, DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD/PLASTIC PIECES ON SEATS STICKING AND DIGGING INTO SKIN, AND STTERING WHEEL RUBBE RLOOSE ON SPOKES. AK

VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. ALSO, DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD/PLASTIC PIECES ON SEATS STICKING AND DIGGING INTO SKIN, AND STTERING WHEEL RUBBE RLOOSE ON SPOKES. AK

VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. ALSO, DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD/PLASTIC PIECES ON SEATS STICKING AND DIGGING INTO SKIN, AND STTERING WHEEL RUBBE RLOOSE ON SPOKES. AK

VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. ALSO, DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD/PLASTIC PIECES ON SEATS STICKING AND DIGGING INTO SKIN, AND STTERING WHEEL RUBBE RLOOSE ON SPOKES. AK

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY ACCELERATION. CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED VERY HARD JERKING WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

DISC PLATES/ROTORS WARPED AND PADS FAILED RESULTING IN VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS WHILE BRAKING.

DISC PLATES/ROTORS WARPED AND PADS FAILED RESULTING IN VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS WHILE BRAKING.

TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO VIBRATIONS.

FRONT AXLE MADE A NOISE DUE TO A WRONG SIZE OF THE AXLE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. AXLE AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, SPITS GAS BACK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK *ML

FRONT AXLE MADE A NOISE DUE TO A WRONG SIZE OF THE AXLE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. AXLE AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, SPITS GAS BACK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK *ML

FRONT AXLE MADE A NOISE DUE TO A WRONG SIZE OF THE AXLE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. AXLE AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, SPITS GAS BACK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK *ML

FRONT AXLE MADE A NOISE DUE TO A WRONG SIZE OF THE AXLE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. AXLE AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, SPITS GAS BACK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK *ML

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WIT VEHICLE. THE HORN, BRAKES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND GAS LIGHTS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN THEY PUT IN GASOLINE IN VEHICLE, IT SHOOTS BACK OUT AND THE GAS LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WIT VEHICLE. THE HORN, BRAKES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND GAS LIGHTS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN THEY PUT IN GASOLINE IN VEHICLE, IT SHOOTS BACK OUT AND THE GAS LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WIT VEHICLE. THE HORN, BRAKES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND GAS LIGHTS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN THEY PUT IN GASOLINE IN VEHICLE, IT SHOOTS BACK OUT AND THE GAS LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WIT VEHICLE. THE HORN, BRAKES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND GAS LIGHTS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN THEY PUT IN GASOLINE IN VEHICLE, IT SHOOTS BACK OUT AND THE GAS LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES JUST FOR THE ROTORS AND BRAKES AND A NEW MASTER CYLINDER AND NOW A NEW TRANSMISION AND NOW THE BRAKES ARE STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED . I HAVE CONTACTED KIA AND THEY HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING FOR ME I WENT TO THE DEA...

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES JUST FOR THE ROTORS AND BRAKES AND A NEW MASTER CYLINDER AND NOW A NEW TRANSMISION AND NOW THE BRAKES ARE STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED . I HAVE CONTACTED KIA AND THEY HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING FOR ME I WENT TO THE DEA...

MOTOR MAKES ALOT OF NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENTS, IT DOESN'T MATTER. DEALER STATES NO PROBLEM, AND IT IS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM WA SFINALLY FIXED. *AK

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED,THEY WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GRAB OR START TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. ALSO, SOUND LIKE METAL GRANDING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED PADS. CONDITION STILL OCCURS. *AK

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND HESITATES BEFORE STARTING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPING/ STRIPPING OF WINDSHIELD WIPER GEARS/ SPEEDOMETER HEAD BROKEN.

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPING/ STRIPPING OF WINDSHIELD WIPER GEARS/ SPEEDOMETER HEAD BROKEN.

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPING/ STRIPPING OF WINDSHIELD WIPER GEARS/ SPEEDOMETER HEAD BROKEN.

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD START TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. IT WOULD SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED A NUT WAS LEFT OUT OF THE SUSPENSION. IT WAS REPLACED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AGAIN LIKE IT'S OUT OF BALANCE. *AK THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER RIGHT AND SP...

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD START TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. IT WOULD SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED A NUT WAS LEFT OUT OF THE SUSPENSION. IT WAS REPLACED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AGAIN LIKE IT'S OUT OF BALANCE. *AK THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER RIGHT AND SP...

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD START TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. IT WOULD SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED A NUT WAS LEFT OUT OF THE SUSPENSION. IT WAS REPLACED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AGAIN LIKE IT'S OUT OF BALANCE. *AK THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER RIGHT AND SP...

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND CONDITION CANNOT BE RESOLVED. MANUFACTURER ALSO NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITH OUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NOISY ENGINE. TWO ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR AND NOISE PERSIST.

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO CHANGE LANES THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POOR BRAKING, POOR BRAKING RESPONDS WHEN MAKING A NORMAL STOP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO CHANGE LANES THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POOR BRAKING, POOR BRAKING RESPONDS WHEN MAKING A NORMAL STOP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

VEHICLE STALLS AND LOSES POWER FROM 50 MPH TO 40 MPH. DEALERS ARE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ALSO VEHICLE HAS MANY OTHER DEFECTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 45-55 MPH, VEHICLE WILL DECREASE IN SPEED APPROXIMATELY BY 3-15 MPH, THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ON A DAILY BASIS. DIFFICULTY SHIFTING ...

VEHICLE STALLS AND LOSES POWER FROM 50 MPH TO 40 MPH. DEALERS ARE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ALSO VEHICLE HAS MANY OTHER DEFECTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 45-55 MPH, VEHICLE WILL DECREASE IN SPEED APPROXIMATELY BY 3-15 MPH, THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ON A DAILY BASIS. DIFFICULTY SHIFTING ...

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO WORK. DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSNEGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DEALER HAS REPALCED THE FUSE . *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 67 MPH VEHICLE LOSES SPEED. PROBLEM OCCURRED 4 TIMES. CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. *AK