10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 182003

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I was stopped at a yield sign due to oncoming traffic and was stuck from the rear from another vehicle. My seatbelt did not lock and my chest struck the steering wheel and rebounded into the seat. My seat moved forward causing difficulty exiting the vehicle.

- Milton, VT, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012001

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Both rear seatbelt retractors keep tightening when used. Vehicle taken to dealership for inspection, dealer stated seatbelts were working properly.

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012001

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt, anti-lock brakes did not respond. Pedal was applied, and vehicle just began sliding, hitting another vehicle in rear. Air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not restrain. Kia has been contacted.

- Lake Park, FL, USA

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