10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Aug 032002

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states. The steering locked up while driving at 55mph, vehicle went into a 120 ff ravine and was totaled lost. Manufacturer was notified

- Baldswin, MO, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

Sephia

  • miles
This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with Kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' Your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: P185/65R14)

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #5

Mar 102000

Sephia

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 102000

Sephia

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 102000

Sephia

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 251999

Sephia

  • miles
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern Dodge and Kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ mph. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a Kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 201999

Sephia

  • miles
While driving about 25 mph something in the steering column broke, causing a lot of play in the steering wheel. The wheel is able to turn in a complete circle. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.

- Roslingdale, MA, USA