| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 998116253 | Incident Date: Sep, 14 1998 |
| Consumer's City: SAN JOSE | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SEPHIA | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFA1245V5 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 06 2000 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 20 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Ongoing problem with battery failure; dealer notified, and replaced faulty battery on two occasions, and problem reoccurred. also, and problem engine hesitation. dealer notified. *ak the consumer found out right after leasing the vehicle, that the radio was inoperable. the vehicle began squeeking in the rear end when turning. the heater malfunctioned. the left rear strut assembly failed causing knocking noise at right rear. the o-ring failed causeing the distributor leak and there was loss of power while driving. *yh |
