10.0

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

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problem #23

Jan 012001

Sephia

  • miles
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, then replaced brake pads after that, now grinding again.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

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problem #22

Jun 212000

Sephia

  • miles
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 in repairs, towing and rental cars. I have had it towed 3 times. It has had a new computer, new sensors, new distribution center and new circuit connectors installed, in addition to all of the fuel related safety recall parts. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. Kia consumer assistance is clueless---this make and model should have been recalled completely! I am in the process of filing lemon law and am completely disgusted with this car, as well as the company.

- Coral Spring, FL, USA

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problem #21

Apr 121999

Sephia

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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problem #20

Oct 281998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #19

Dec 301998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #18

Oct 161998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #17

Jul 171998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #16

Nov 301998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #15

Nov 021998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #14

Feb 121999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #13

Jan 041999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #12

Jul 181999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle wont start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #11

Aug 211998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing slow start (cold start). Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #10

Apr 291998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #9

Aug 041999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #8

Nov 201998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced slow start or would not start at all. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #7

Nov 181998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #6

Oct 131999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing slow start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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problem #5

Nov 201999

Sephia

  • miles
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.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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problem #4

Jul 081998

Sephia

  • miles
Has been in 17 times and still need brakes and everything else. What a piece of junk !!manufactor refuses to honor warranty.

- New London, OH, USA

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