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.
Bought new car. Several electrical malfunctions. Inside door locks (repaired 2 times). Horn malfunction (repaired 2 times). Spark plugs, wires, and coil (replaced 1 time). Rear defrost malfunction (repaired 1 time.) air filter cover screws and holes stripped out (replaced 1 time). Air conditioner fan-scraping noise (never repaired). Outside door locks malfunction (currently being looked at). Stick shift was "jumping around"-rear motor mount was bad (replaced 1 time). Knock sensor malfunction (replaced 1 time). Dash dials not working (replaced fuse 1 time). Problems started day after I purchased car-should have heeded the obvious warning! do not buy Kia!
Vehicle has a problem with starting, has to crank it four or more times before vehicle would start. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and he was unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
Car shut off in traffic on three separate occasions. Dealer has replaced several electrical or computer parts and has been unable to fix the problem. I have tolk Kia that I no longer want the car (lemon law). Kia very hard to work with and get answers from. I have contacted an attorney and local news media to help settle the problem. Other Kia lemon cases in court at this date. Contact me at arsonrat@aol.com if you have similar problems.
While idling at a stop sign or light vehicle would die out. Would have no warning. Vehicle not able to be restart after stalling out. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic changed ignition cable, but the problem still exists.
When driving 25-30 mph vehicle will vibrate and hesitate, and engine check light comes on. Vehicle taken to dealer 6 times, replaced fuel pump/ catalytic converter/ reset codes, and changed spark plugs. Did not remedy problem.
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- New Braunfels, TN, USA