Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005009886 Incident Date: Feb, 21 2005
Consumer's City: WASHINGTON Consumer's State: DC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3C3EL55H0XT Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 21 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: A loud knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. driver noticed while accelerating the noise would escalate louder. driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak