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.

- Centerville, MA, USA

The vehicle has starting problems.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Vehicle will intermittently stall while driving. It happens at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that starter's fuse burned out.

- Monsui, NY, USA

Transmission has been worked on over past year. 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. Brakes were noisy and were replaced, including the rotors. Engine will not start due to battery and starter failure.

- Rockford, IL, USA

Starter failed. Nlm

- Columbus, OH, USA

Starter started grinding and intermittently failed.

- Portland, OR, USA

Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

Vehicle won't start. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA

The brakes have failed twice and the starter once. The dealership and Kia have not been of any help

- Medford, MA, USA

Alternator, starter and two batteries have failed. Mjs

- Port Orange, FL, USA

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 had to be replaced due to excessive wear of front brake rotors, calipers & pads. Brake problem still exists.

- Holiday, FL, USA

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 past two weeks. Starter relay, starter and fuse box replaced. Still has problem. Being serviced for third time in as many weeks.

- Westlake, OH, USA