6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,250 miles

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problem #2

Jan 102004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
When below freezing, doors and locks consistently freeze, and will not allow entry or will not close properly (doors will not close). This has happened every year I have owned the car. This past year, the Kia dealer tried to fix, and only improved for a few days (lubricate/oil etc). Usually had to "warm up" car for about 15 minutes to defrost lock just to be able to close doors (I tried to not lock car once winter begins). The locks are frozen daily and cannot lock or unlock until interior is warmed up. Not looking forward to winter again.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 022003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states driver side door handle popped preventing occupant from existing. Dealer has been contacted.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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