BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical+4 more
Filed Nov 30, 2008
I PURCHASED MY KIA USED, FROM A DEALER, LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, AND IT PASSED THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CHECK FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION. I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO HAVE DEALER REPLACE THE GASOLINE TANK AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE. THIS CAR IS USED SOLELY FOR LIGHT USAGE TO TRANSPORT MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN TO AND FROM DR'S AND GROCERY STORES. AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN TWO MONTHS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, REPORTING ISSUE WITH CATALYST. FOUND A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND AM TRYING TO GET ORIGINAL DEALER TO FIX. NOW EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER TO ENGAGE INCLINES OR HILLS, CAUSING A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS. ALSO BACK BRAKES SIMPLY "BLEW"! WITHOUT ANY FOREWARNING, WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR, I LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITIES. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT GOING FAST AND HAVE A STANDARD TO QUICKLY DOWNSHIFT. MY MOTHER WAS KILLED DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKES, AND IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE PANICKING SITUATION FOR ME EMOTIONALLY. BEING A SINGLE MOTHER I RELY ON MECHANICS TO DO ALL MY WORK, AND I HAD JUST HAD ALL MY FUEL LEVELS TOPPED OFF AND MY PADS CHECKED, WITHOUT ANY ISSUE FOUND. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELTS REMAINING ENGAGED. THE DEALER WARRANTY EXPIRED AND I AM STUCK WITH RECALLS NOBODY SEEMS TO WANT TO FIX! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10250200
- Incident
- Nov 27, 2008
- Mileage
- 69,000 mi
Fuel systemInterior & seatsTires & wheels
Filed Aug 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DEVELOPED A HOLE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND DETERMINED THE STORAGE ASSEMBLY ALSO HAD A LEAK WHICH COULD NO LONGER BE SEEN. GAS TOTALLY COVERED THAT AREA WHERE THE HOLE WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS LOCKED, THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE LOCK. UPDATED 10/4/2006 - THE DEALER FAILED TO FIX THE DOOR WHILE IT WAS THERE FOR SERVICE. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM LINES. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10164972
- Incident
- May 5, 2006
- Mileage
- 63,559 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 7, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL STAY ON WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. A FUSE KEPT BLOWING, OUT, BUT SHE WAS NOT SURE WHICH FUSE. SHE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE CAR, AND HE SAID THE PROBLEM WAS DEFINITELY ELECTRICAL. SHE STARTED HAVING THIS PROBLEM AT THE END OF AUGUST. THE CONTACT SAW RECALL 99V325000 ON THE INTERNET BUT WAS NOT SURE IF THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. SHE DID NOT TO A DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT PLANNED TO DO SO WHEN SHE FINISHED THIS CALL. SHE STILL WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT.*AK UPDATED 03/28/06. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10139033
- Incident
- Aug 31, 2005
- Mileage
- 65,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Apr 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 15 MPH IN THE POURING RAIN A FIRE STARTED IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DASH. THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THE ENGINE. RECALL NUMBER 9764 99 V 325 000. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 8008084
Body & structureEngineFuel system+4 more
Filed Mar 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WIPERS DO NOT STAY ON WINDOW, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS WATER AND AIR. *TT
- NHTSA ID
- 564571
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2000
Body & structureElectricalEngine+4 more
Filed Apr 30, 2001
THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM BROKE OFF DURING A RAINSTORM. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 560963
- Incident
- Mar 24, 2000
Body & structureBrakesEngine+3 more
Filed Jan 12, 2001
NO LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON .THIS IS ONE TIME ENGINE CHECK LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. OIL ALL OVER MOTOR. AROUND AREA OF DIP STICK.PRESSURE FROM MOTOR BLEW OUT DIP STICK HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR ON THESE CARS? ALSO HAVE HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES. WIPER ASSEMBLY REPLACED. FOURWHEEL DRIVE HOSE REPLACED. WINDSHEILD REPLACED. EMISSONS REPLACED. ROTORS 5 TIMES. SEATS FRONT AND BACK 1 TIME EACH. SOFT TOP REPLACED 3 TIMES NEED REPLACED AGAIN.SMELLS LIKE SULFUR ALL THE TIME. WILL NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN . FIRST I HAVE TO PAY 3000.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR AND PAY THIS ONE OFF.ASKED FOR HELP FROM KIA THEY SAID NO.THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MOTOR. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRENTY . DON'T BUY IT DOESN'T COVER BRAKES OR ROTORS OR HUBS.HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH BY MOTOR REPLACED NO HEADLIGHTS THEY WOULD GO OFF WHEN I PUT THEM FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM OR LOW TO HIGH. THEN THEY STOPPED WORKING ALLTOGETHER HAD TO HOLD SWITCH TO SEE TO GET HOME.
- NHTSA ID
- 739244
- Incident
- Dec 8, 2000
ElectricalInterior & seatsVisibility
Filed Sep 20, 2000
WINDSHIELWIPERS WOULD GO SO FAST AT TIMES THEY FLEW OFF WINDSHIELD, OR SO SLOW THAT THEY WOULDN'T HARDLY MOVE, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS WOULD NOT PUT DOWN THE BACK P[ASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO LOOSE ALL POWER AT 55 - 60 MPH, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON 9/06/200 DUE TO ELECTRICAL REASONS VEHICLE IS TOTALED MOST LIKELY, ALL INTERIOR WIRING , DASH ASSEMLBY SHIFTER AND RADIO COMP NEEDS REPLACE MENT AS WELL AS ALL THE INTERIOR WINDSHIEL HEADLINER ETC.
- NHTSA ID
- 731984
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2000
Body & structureBrakesHeating & air conditioning+3 more
Filed Sep 5, 2000
#2 CYLINDER MISFIRED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 554350
- Incident
- Aug 11, 1999
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 8, 1999
FAILED TO ACCELERATE/ALMOST REAR ENDED/DEALER SAYS ONGOING KIA PROBLEM/ I OWNED A 97 THAT DID THE SAME STUFF/RPM ACCELERATION/SHAKING/FAILURE TO ACCEL/FOR SAFETY REASONS WITH THIS 99 MODEL I REFUSED TO TAKE IT HOME FROM DEALER AND TRADED IT/THE LEMON PROCESS WOULD DRAG ON WHILE I'M KILLED IN THIS THING.
- NHTSA ID
- 712985
- Incident
- Sep 27, 1999
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.