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2003 KIA SEDONA EX in San Antonio, TX
The hydraulics that keep the hood and the back of the van open are not working. so you are stuck holding them open (and they are very heavy) to put in groceries, etc. my daughter has hurt her head a couple of times trying to help me keep ...
2003 KIA SEDONA EX in San Antonio, TX
The hydraulics that keep the hood and the back of the van open are not working. so you are stuck holding them open (and they are very heavy) to put in groceries, etc. my daughter has hurt her head a couple of times trying to help me keep ...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Troy, IL
Tl contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed that the rpm's would increase rapidly when attempting to decelerate. she had to continually apply pressure to the brakes in order for the vehicle ...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in St. Albans, VT
Tl contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. the air bag controller (electrical system) is located directly underneath the cup holders. the contact stated that liquid leaks out of the cups and onto the computer, which caused it to short. condensa...
2005 KIA SEDONA in Orlando, FL
Tl contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the vehicle has kumho, size p195/55r15 tires. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. the tire was removed to reveal that the inside side wall was ...
2007 KIA SORENTO in Phoenix, AZ
Hubcaps have 3/8" gap between rim and hubcap. have tried weekly sinse may to get kia to fix the problem. this air space at highway sppeds could cause un stable steering and wheel bearing wear.
2005 KIA SEDONA in Renton, WA
Tl contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the brakes and rotors were replaced at 8,700 miles. at 16,400 miles, the vehicle needs new rotors and readjusting of the rear brakes. as a result, the brakes pulsate and cause the vehicle to shake and m...
2001 KIA SPORTAGE in Port Huron, MI
Tl contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. while driving 75 mph, the vehicle began to make a popping noise under the hood. the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle would not accelerate, and the contact smelled smoke. the contact shut of...
2000 KIA SPORTAGE in Somerset, NJ
Kia sportage 2000 fuel tank leakage.
2001 KIA SPORTAGE in Charlotsville, VA
Tl contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a continuous leak coming from the fuel tank. he also smelled gas while driving at any speed. the dealer had not been notified. the current and failur...
2005 KIA SEDONA in Avon, IN
I own a 2005 kia sedona lx that was purchased april 05'. i'd noticed off and on for the past 3-4 months a musty odor permeating from the vents when using the ac. i inquired with the dealership as to whether or not this vehicle had a filt...
2002 KIA SPORTAGE in Hollister, MO
I started taking my 2002 kia sportage to the dealer and it had a clunking sound in the back. i took it in and the technician said he thought it was the muffler and it was loose so he kicked it with his foot and sent me on my way. i got a n...
2002 KIA SPORTAGE in Hollister, MO
I started taking my 2002 kia sportage to the dealer and it had a clunking sound in the back. i took it in and the technician said he thought it was the muffler and it was loose so he kicked it with his foot and sent me on my way. i got a n...
2002 KIA SPECTRA in Knox, IN
The rear driver tire went flat while driving 60 mph. the window was down and all of a sudden a tapping noise started to sound, when the car stopped because the steering wheel was feeling shaky, the tire had a rip in the side of it, the wire...
2002 KIA SPECTRA in Knox, IN
The rear driver tire went flat while driving 60 mph. the window was down and all of a sudden a tapping noise started to sound, when the car stopped because the steering wheel was feeling shaky, the tire had a rip in the side of it, the wire...
2007 KIA SORENTO in Maple Valley, WA
Tl contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. while driving at various speeds, mainly between 42 and 45 mph, the vehicle vibrates moderately. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on three occasions. the first time, the dealer replaced the driv...
2004 KIA RIO CINCO in Hendersonville, NC
Tl contact owns a 2004 kia rio cinco. while driving 30, 45, or 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the diagnostic showed that nothing was wrong. the manufacture sta...
2001 KIA SPORTAGE in Toledo, OH
Tl contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. when the heat is activated, a strong gaseous odor comes through the vents. the vehicle was taken to a shop, but the mechanic could not find anything wrong. the vents were not cleaned and no components...
2002 KIA SPORTAGE in Raleigh, NC
Tl contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. while driving 55 mph, the engine roared. the dealer stated that the manifold cracked and repairs were made. the current mileage was 83,846 and failure mileage was 18,000.
2003 KIA SORENTO in Newark, NJ
My vehicle started acting up whenever i turned on the air condition i would lose power. the engine light would come on and the steering wheel would get real tight and i would not be able to turn it. the vehicle is currently at a kia deale...
2004 KIA OPTIMA in Crewe, VA
Purchased 2004 kia optima ex new. have had fuse block replaced w/in 15000 miles. now, the fuel pump has failed. the car ran fine and was parked. next day car would not start. no fuses blown. the terminal connector from the fuel pump to the ...
2004 KIA OPTIMA in Crewe, VA
Purchased 2004 kia optima ex new. have had fuse block replaced w/in 15000 miles. now, the fuel pump has failed. the car ran fine and was parked. next day car would not start. no fuses blown. the terminal connector from the fuel pump to the ...
2000 KIA SPORTAGE in East Alton, IL
Tl contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact detected a strong gaseous odor while the vehicle was parked in the garage. he looked underneath the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the dealer stated that his vin was ...
2002 KIA SEDONA EX in Surprise, AZ
The sliding door on the passenger side of the miinivan fell off. two months later, the driver's side the handle has fallen off.
2002 KIA SEDONA EX in Surprise, AZ
The sliding door on the passenger side of the miinivan fell off. two months later, the driver's side the handle has fallen off.
2005 KIA RIO in Swansboro, NC
My son was driving his 2005 kia rio home from work one night when the car stalled. he was able to get it into a parking lot where one of our county sheriffs tried to give him a jump. the car would not turn over. my son took the car to the d...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Athens, GA
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. the contact received a recall notice in july of 2007 regarding the crank shaft boat. he took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. while driving 25 m...
2002 KIA SEDONA in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Tl contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. when the contact started the vehicle, the driver side seat belt began smoking. the seat belt then caught fire when it came in contact with the wires attached to the seat belt connector and a piece of har...
2002 KIA SEDONA in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Tl contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. when the contact started the vehicle, the driver side seat belt began smoking. the seat belt then caught fire when it came in contact with the wires attached to the seat belt connector and a piece of har...
2005 KIA SPORTAGE in San Juan, PR
Front suspension problem; a lot of noise, kia dealer has replaced a lot of part of the front suspension, is practically new. but they have not found the problem yet, since i bought it on may, 2005. this causing a lot of big vibrations when ...
2006 KIA SEDONA in St Louis, MO
Tl contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving 60 mph or greater, the steering wheel began to shake. the dealer inspected the vehicle on three occasions and they changed the rotors, rotated the tires, and replaced the front wheels. how...
2002 KIA OPTIMA in Washington, PA
2002 kia optima sub frame is rusting out. customer states that the dealer told her there was a spot on the sub frame where the control arm mounts to the engine cradle had rusted out and it looked as if it had been in an accident, and would...
2002 KIA OPTIMA in Washington, PA
2002 kia optima sub frame is rusting out. customer states that the dealer told her there was a spot on the sub frame where the control arm mounts to the engine cradle had rusted out and it looked as if it had been in an accident, and would...
2002 KIA OPTIMA in Washington, PA
2002 kia optima sub frame is rusting out. customer states that the dealer told her there was a spot on the sub frame where the control arm mounts to the engine cradle had rusted out and it looked as if it had been in an accident, and would...
2001 KIA RIO in Bealeton, VA
Aside from the fact that we have never received one recall notice from kia or the dealer, on september 12, 2007, my 2001 kia rio (which we bought new in 1/2001) engine light came on after the car engine had warmed up, and the car began to ...
2000 KIA SPORTAGE in Franklin Park, IL
I own a 2000 kia sportage, the gas tank was leaking from the bottom of the tank. i took it to the dealer, and they told me that the tank rusted out on the bottom, needed to be replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel sensor unit also need repl...
2000 KIA SPORTAGE in Franklin Park, IL
I own a 2000 kia sportage, the gas tank was leaking from the bottom of the tank. i took it to the dealer, and they told me that the tank rusted out on the bottom, needed to be replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel sensor unit also need repl...
2006 KIA RIO in Garland, TX
I noticed about a 2wks after i purchased the car; i kept hearing what sounded like the brakes and informed the dealership of the problem. they informed me that because it was a new car that the brake dust had to settle. anyway its been almo...
2003 KIA OPTIMA in Marshall, TX
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia optima. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the gas mileage was poor as well. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failu...
1999 KIA SPORTAGE in New Tazewell, TN
We noticed yellow streaks over time on the hood where the engine block and radiator are positioned. i have never had any trouble with overheating or any other problem of that nature. but eventually the clear coat began peeling and chipping ...
2002 KIA SPORTAGE in Fort Collins, CO
Action # ea06-007-fuel tank leakage in 2002 kia sportage. i took the car to the dealership for service on 7/03/07 complaining of gas odor. i was charged to fix the roll over valve because it was said to be leaking externally. i took the...
2005 KIA SEDONA in Brentwood, NY
Tl contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front end of the vehicle shook violently. the dealer stated that the cause of failure was unknown, however, they replaced the rotors. ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Altamonte Springs, FL
2003 kia sorento. gas tank will not fill and when attempting to fill the car will spew gas onto the consumer and all over the car and surrounding area creating a potential fire hazard. according to kia i have to replace the entire gas tank...
2006 KIA OPTIMA in Elmira, NY
I have a kia optima and i called about a problem. it was that when you leave the headlight switch in auto on a darknight on low beam. and something was to walk out from the side of the road you hit the highbeam switch. and bang you crash b...
2006 KIA OPTIMA in Columbus, OH
Tl contact owns a 2006 kia optima. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator light remains illuminated when there is an adult over 100 lbs in the passenger seat. the dealer stated that the air bag needed to be reset to ...
1997 KIA SEPHIA in Hyrum, UT
The dashboard is warped/coming up and has bent/ruined the defrost/defogger system. it happened all on it's own, we did nothing to provoke this. i am the original owner and the car has never been in a wreck. i am concerned if it has caused...
2003 KIA RIO CINCO in Dingmans Ferry, PA
Had a clunking sound from the right rear of vehicle, brought vehicle to dealer for inspection. tech checked the strut mounts and found nothing loose. he then removed the interior panels and found the metal holding the strut tower in place h...
2004 KIA SEDONA EX in Tappahannock, VA
Tl contact owns a 2004 kia sedona ex. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not move forward. the contact stated that the vehicle only drove in reverse. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the...
1997 KIA SEPHIA in Hyrum, UT
Dashboard warped and coming up and touching windshield. it is breaking or blocking the vent/defroster/defogger system. therefore the windows barely defrost and this is a safety hazard. i know of two other people having the same problem wi...
1997 KIA SEPHIA in Hyrum, UT
Dashboard warped and coming up and touching windshield. it is breaking or blocking the vent/defroster/defogger system. therefore the windows barely defrost and this is a safety hazard. i know of two other people having the same problem wi...
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