Kia Kia 1997
Model Kia made in 1997 by Kia got 11 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and parking brake. The car has 3 modeles with engines 1.6l and 1.8l.
Model 1997
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 960825 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/44/36 | Regular | $ 599 | 4 | 960825 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/38/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 4 | 960825 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 27/42/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 960825 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/21/20 | 21/27/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 17 | 960825 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 17 | 960825 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 18 | 960825 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 18 | 960825 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | |||||
KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
1 | 03/16/1998 | ||
Airbag indicator failed. | |||
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
03/23/2010 | 65000 | ||
I purchased a 2007 kia optima used in october 2007. the car had roughly 18,000 miles on it when i purchased it. shortly after the warranty expired in late 2009, the driver's side airbag light came on and has remained on ever since. the passenger side airbag light is always on, even when a normal-sized adult sits in the passenger seat. | |||
09/30/1997 | |||
Air bag: driving approximately 35mph car pulled out in front of the first vehicle and the front of her car hit the other vehicle in the side. the air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
07/01/2000 | 07/01/1997 | ||
Cost me $450 to stop kia from idleing high and sputtering. took many trips to dealer before they could locate probelm. we are very upset at the service that is provided at all kia dealers. the dont care attitude is very apparent. something should be done about the saftey problems with the kia. | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
1 | 03/16/1998 | ||
Passenger side rear door failed. | |||
OTHER | |||
1 | 03/16/1998 | ||
Engine light failed. | |||
12/03/1996 | |||
Dashboard is tuning brown above a/c vent is located. | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | 03/16/1998 | ||
Transmission failed. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
1 | 03/16/1998 | ||
Safety belts continually twist and fail. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | |||
On impact during an accident the seat belt broke in about 4 perfect pieces, as a result of the buckle breaking the driver sustained 2 breaks in cervical spine. |