| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004300592 | Incident Date: Sep, 12 2004 |
| Consumer's City: HILLSBORO | Consumer's State: NH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: RIO | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC123X16 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 14 2004 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 28 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving, the consumer heard a loud clinking sound coming from the trunk area. consumer thought that he was hit. however, when turning around to proceed, the engine completely failed. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it sounded like the starter was gone. the consumer took the vehicle to a private mechanic and was told that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *jb |
