Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/10/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Remote control window motor blew in the right passager seat front exhuast pipe fell from the manifold, a/c blower switch failed,a/c filter broke,3 times brakes had to be adjusted, head light blew, both oxygen sensors have been replace due to check engine light coming on, currently car is still in the shop for the 21 day concerning the check engine issue. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, seat belt detaches. when driving more than 35-40 mph consumer has to depress brakes harder than usual. *ak consumer states there was an accident and that there were problems with the belts detaching 2-3 months prior to the accident, one person was injured in the accident, consumer did not list the cause of the accident. *slc | |||
| 11/22/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal was normal, and vehicle experienced extended stopping, causing a collision which resulted in injuries. also, airbags did not deploy. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified and will not cooperate at all. *ak | |||
| Transmission would fail to shift into gear. would be slipping each time. the hold light on instrument panel would come on & stay while vehicle is operational. the pvs light comes on also. when applying the brakes to come to a stop, vehicle would shake. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Help!! i have tried for 6 weeks now to contact kia with little success, after a month of trying a factory tech finally came out to look at my car and did confirm some of the problems, including the random accelration, he promised to contact me within 4 days and it has now been 3 weeks, i have left messages and faxes with their consumer affairs dept and as of yet have received no response. these are some of the problems i have had: transmission replaced 3 times, 4 trans has problems, rear shocks broken - manuf. refuses to repair, seatbelt randomly disengaged, front right door continually jammed, catalytic converter came loose, engine randomly reves and accelerates, engine would not idle at all, engine idles roughly, motor fan broke loose and embedded in radiator, power mirrors switch defective, dome light inoperative, left rear door very stiff, hub caps falling off, wind shield motor defective, antilock brake sensor defective, right rear window defective, ect.... | |||
| 08/10/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle would not stop. this has happened several times, and the dealer cannot find the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 09/03/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation when the brakes are applied, the pedal vibrates which causes the abs to shut down.*ak | |||
| 08/16/1996 | |||
| The anti-lock braking system kicks in and does not go off and the warning light comes on.*ak | |||
| 08/16/1996 | |||
| Intermittent abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs brake light sensor malfunction causing extended stopping distance. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 11/14/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed causing them to go to the floor. | |||
| 08/10/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle would not stop. this has happened several times, and the dealer cannot find the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 5 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission shifts erratically. in addition, noisy rear brakes due to recent brake adjustments/steering wheel column will not lock/ gas gauge failure/ odometer failure/passenger's side sunvisor disconnects from clip when encountering harsh ride or when visor is pulled down and engine often hard to start. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 1 | ||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor to stop. dealer has adjusted the brakes and problem still exists. *ak master cylinder was replaced due to complete brake failure. *slc | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1996 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Master cylinder replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 10/18/1996 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Brake pedal sticks. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 09/11/1996 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Brake booster replaced. | |||