Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEDONA / 2002

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005047109 Incident Date: Sep, 19 2005
Consumer's City: MONESSEN Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEDONA Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Parking brake
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDUP131526 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 09 2005 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Consumer belts squeal, slidding door drags, pulley was replaced at 7744 miles. *ts ***no answer required*** the pulley and belt have been replaced 10 times. the alternator seized while the vehicle was being driven. the a/c fan made loud noises. the sliding door dragged. the emergency brake would not hold, the dealer adjusted it three times then finally replaced. an internal short in the fuse clock caused the vehicle not to start. the vehicle stalled intermittenlty but the dealer was unable to duplicate the stalling. the power windows would stick and make noise, the dealer lubed it and replaced the regulator. the rear hatch rusted around handle and had to be repaired/refinished twice. the exhaust manifold racked. oil leaked from oil filter. the front and rear wipers failed. the sliding door handle broke. the dash lights illuminated due to broken bad switch contacts. the rotors warped. the a/c was blowing when it wasn't on and sometimes it blew out warm air. the rear seat arm rest will not stay down. the threshold on the left side is cracked. *nm