Kia Kia 2003

Model Kia made in 2003 by Kia got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and parking brake. The car has 3 modeles with engines 1.6 and 1.8.

Model 2003

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
1.6 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsF25/32/2828.1/41.5/32.8771Regular830COMPACT CARS
1.6 4Manual, 5 gearsF26/33/2929.4/41.7/33.8996Regular802COMPACT CARS
1.8 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsF22/30/2523.9/38/28.6906Regular930COMPACT CARS
1.8 4Manual, 5 gearsF24/32/2726.2/40.6/31.1758Regular860COMPACT CARS
3.5 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsF15/20/1716.9976/25.5/19.9982Regular1367SPEC PURP VEH - MINIVAN - 2WD
3.5 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR15/20/1716.9/25.1/19.8127Regular1367SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
3.5 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears415/18/1616.3/23.7/18.9647Regular1453SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
800407/18/2003
 While driving , the engine light illuminated and the brake pedal went to the floor. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the engine coils burned out. *ak engine problems with o-ring leaking gas into the air vents. *la *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
01/20/2003
 Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the consumer is unable to use high beams. dealer notified. ts
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
07/31/2004207/31/2003
 The vehicle's brakes did not function properly. *nm the consumer had to press the brake all the way to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the brakes made a deep drum like noise that lasted for a few minutes until the brakes started to react normally. *tc *jb

Car dealers selling

StateCityZipNamePhone
PAPHILADELPHIA19183VALUE KIA218-937-4205

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