Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SPECTRA / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004296325 Incident Date: Aug, 19 2004
Consumer's City: KLAMATH FALLS Consumer's State: OR
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SPECTRA Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFB161X15 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 19 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 19 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Six months after vehicle was purchased it experienced ignition problems. vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition to the on position. dashboard component lights came on, but the engine failed to turn over. the main computer chip was replaced. since the replacement of the computer chip the failure occurred 4 times in which the dealership tightened a loose ignition wire, replaced the battery, and serviced a bad connection in the ignition. the vehicle is currently at the dealership for this same issue.*ak