This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer states vehicle will stall w/O warning while driving. Vehicle checked by dlr who has replaced ignition switch and starter(3X). Problem is still occuring.
Numberous problems - not starting/ brakes need to be replaced several times/ shimmies between 15-45 mph, I had to have my tires replaced prematurly/ has horrible rattle/gas tank spilling gas and gas never showing full/dealer never cooperative can never find problem until a recall or car has to be towed. They had my car for 6 weeks and couldn't figure out what was causing shimmy problem it has been almost a year. I am about to contact attorney to sue dealer and manufacture. Please do something about these cars they are a hazard to the consumer!!!!
I felt that buying a new car would mean not having to worry about putting it in the shop as often as I have had to do. Other than the alternator, there have been two other times when my "new" car had to be worked on. Luckily I still have a warranty, but I am extremely unhappy with the quality of my Kia.
I have problems starting up the car, it does not matter whether during the day or night. When I put the key in the ignition I have to try at least four to five times befor it clicks over to start. It just clicks instead of starting right away. I took the car back four(4) times to repair, and still problem not solved.
Vehicle seemed to have problems starting 2 or 3 times previously but eventually started up. I have also found out that this vehicle may have been previously owned by orlando barringer of memphis, tenn. When I call the 24hr road side assistance that is the name that appeared when the VIN was entered. Also when I call the atlanta dealership to verify that my vehicle was there, I was told that they were unable to pull up my information. I believe that I may have been sold a used vehicle.
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- Marietta, GA, USA