| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005052685 | Incident Date: Nov, 23 2005 |
| Consumer's City: CHESAPEAKE | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SEPHIA | Model Year: 2000 |
| 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#: KNAFB1219Y5 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 11 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving a clanking noise was heard in the engine. then, with no warning lights, the engine seized. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined there was sludge in the oil and the engine needed to be replaced. *ak updated 03/03/06.*jb |
