10.0

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

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problem #3

May 172001

Sephia

  • miles
When applying brakes at any given speed they would continue to squeak. Dealer notified and repairs were made.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #2

May 172001

Sephia

  • miles
Rear end would wobble when traveling at 45 or more mph or when applying brakes to slow down. Dealer notified and made repairs.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

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