While driving 34 mph smoke came from under the hood. Consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

My car will not get out of first gear. The Kia coproration field experts cannot figure out what is wrong with it, they say it's a wiring nightmare, they refuse to take it to irvine (Kia headquarters) because it is out of warranty. I believe they wiring harness recall of 1997 proves that the car has never been properly fixed, and I can't get any answers. My car has been at the mission bay Kia dealership since 12-1-02, and I'm still waiting to find out what's wrong with it.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled at 35 mph. Consumer smelled smoke, then saw flames coming from under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.

- Clinton, MD, USA

Consumer received a recall notice 99V325000, and had service department taken care off on Jun 13, 2000. Since then, problem has come back on and off for the past 6 months. Engine check light came on. And as soon as vehicle started to slow down it stalled. Dealer stated vehicle needed new wiring harness. Problem has been a ongoing since vehicle was purchased in Sept. Of 1997. Servicle manager told consumer they corrected wiring harness problem. But, consumer felt work could have been incorrectly done.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death

- Miami, FL, USA