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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD24/31/2727/39/31Regular$ 6664960825
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD28/34/3031/44/36Regular$ 5994960825
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD23/30/2626/38/30Regular$ 6934960825
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD24/32/2727/42/31Regular$ 6664960825
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/21/2021/27/23Regular$ 90017960825
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD19/22/2021/28/24Regular$ 90017960825
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD19/22/2021/28/24Regular$ 90018960825
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD19/23/2121/29/24Regular$ 85718960825

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: 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. *pe12/09/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: 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. *pe12/09/2008
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: 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. *pe12/09/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
103/16/1998
 Airbag indicator failed.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
03/23/201065000
 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
07/01/200007/01/1997
 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
103/16/1998
 Passenger side rear door failed.
OTHER
103/16/1998
 Engine light failed.
12/03/1996
 Dashboard is tuning brown above a/c vent is located.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
103/16/1998
 Transmission failed.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
103/16/1998
 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.