10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 022002

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are noisy. There is an extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. Consumer states that she has had to shut vehicle off to stop it. (at red light/stop signs) consumer feels by shutting the vehicle off, it will prevent an accident.

- Hillsville, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152002

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A pebble got into the tire, from there it got lodged between the rotor and the brake pad and was causing a screeching sound, Kia stated that this is not a serious problem.

- Eagan, MN, USA

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problem #1

Jan 152002

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A pebble got into the tire, from there it got lodged between the rotor and the brake pad and was causing a screeching sound, Kia stated that this is not a serious problem.

- Eagan, MN, USA

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