Kia Kia 1998

Model Kia made in 1998 by Kia got 8 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 2 modeles with engines 1.8 and 2.0.

Kia year 1998

Model
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1998

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class
1.8	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	F	23/31/26	25.4/40.1/30.4178	Regular	722	COMPACT CARS
1.8	4	Manual, 5 gears	F	24/31/27	27.2/39.3/31.5747	Regular	694	COMPACT CARS
2.0	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	R	19/23/21	21.4499/29.2969/24.3896	Regular	892	SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 2WD
2.0	4	Manual, 5 gears	R	19/23/21	21.6/29/24.402	Regular	892	SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 2WD
2.0	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	4	19/23/21	21.4499/29.2969/24.3896	Regular	892	SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 4WD
2.0	4	Manual, 5 gears	4	19/23/21	21.6/29/24.402	Regular	892	SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 4WD

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
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
AIR BAGS
02/23/2004	99500	1	01/14/1998
	Airbag light illuminated. took vehicleto the dealer, and dealer stated it was the computer. consumer stated air bags were inoperable. once hit a deer and the airbags didn't deploy. ak mr
		4	09/01/1998
	Air bag light repaired several times.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/23/2004	99500	1	01/14/1998
	Airbag light illuminated. took vehicleto the dealer, and dealer stated it was the computer. consumer stated air bags were inoperable. once hit a deer and the airbags didn't deploy. ak mr
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
			01/01/1999
	The brakes have failed 3 times, the last time i could have killed someone if the emergency brake did not work, most of the wire harness is riddled with problems, there are thousands of reports concerning these cars on the internet for god's sake won't some one do something!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
			01/01/1999
	The brakes have failed 3 times, the last time i could have killed someone if the emergency brake did not work, most of the wire harness is riddled with problems, there are thousands of reports concerning these cars on the internet for god's sake won't some one do something!
06/29/1999		0
	Car had 15000 miles when consumer puchased it. at 21000 miles needed brakes. at 33000 miles needed brakes and rotors. consumer feels there is something wrong with the car because the book calls for a change every 33000 miles. *ak
VISIBILITY
		1	09/01/1998
	Rubber moldings around windows failed.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
		1	09/01/1998
	Windshield wiper blades do not clear windshield properly due to design flaw.

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
WV	PARKERSBURG	26101	WARNERS PONTIAC KIA