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.
Recall 99V325000 work was corrected. Since recall work was done engine check light illuminated on the dash. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer noted that recall problem has failed and wires went bad. Also, air bag light was illuminating on the dash.
The car stalls between 60 and 75 mph. I lose 10 to 15 mph and have almost been rear ended twice! no engine light comes on, warranty part replaced twice, dealership told me they didn't care if I died in the car!
The car stalls between 60 and 75 mph. I lose 10 to 15 mph and have almost been rear ended twice! no engine light comes on, warranty part replaced twice, dealership told me they didn't care if I died in the car!
Engine stalls randomly without warning, from a stop to normal freeway speeds. Took it in 5 times still have the problem. Shocks rattle with every bump just like a 15 year old car. Battery goes dead without warning. This is a dangerous car.
While driving vehicle would suddenly stall for no reason. Had no prior warning before incident happened. Had been to dealer twice for repairs, but stalling problem reoccurred.
Recall 99V325 000/engine stalling: Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with stalling while driving, and will not restart. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Vehicle remained in dealer's shop at this time. Feel free to provide further details.
Vehicle has continued to stall after having recall 99V325000 repairs work done. Vehicle was just repaired again & stalled a few days later. Dealer doesn't know why problem can't be resolved.
Automobile has been stalling ever since consumer has had the automobile. Mechanic keeps saying that they are fixing the problem, but it does not stop vehicle from stalling. Vehicle has been to dealer repeatedly for this problem as well as others (air flow wiring, air conditioning, oil leak, dome light, turn signal, thermostat)
Was going across railroad tracks when vehicle stalled out. There was no prior warning. Stalling problem has happened several times before. Took vehicle to dealer and was informed nothing was wrong with vehicle. Also, would make a thumping noise when accelerator was depressed.
Consumer received recall notice concerning the engine stalling. Contacted the dealer. No available appointment until June 13, 2000. Please give and further details.
Received an appointment a week ago to repair engine stalling. But, dealer called to cancel appointment because no parts were available. It would be two months waiting before next appointment would be issued.
NHTSA recall 99V325000 and manufacturer's recall 99V32500/ engine stalling: Dealership has been waiting for part 6 days, and still doesn't know when they will receive it. Dealer couldn't make consumer an appointment, or give a date and time when they would expect the part to be in.
Cd player replaced on 05/19/99 because a cd was stuck in it due to an electrical shortage (per Kia service center), cd player will not accept cds and will eject them immediately since 08/15/1999, not replaced due to the units being on "back order" since July of 1999, service center investigated a possible fluid leak and found no leak on 11/11/99, service center investigated a horrible exhaust/cabron monoxide smell coming into cabin of vehicle, found no problems but they replaced the catalyst converter anyway. On 11/11/99 less than 10 minutes after picking up the vehicle, the horrible smell came back again 10 times worse than originally, had to wait an entire week to return the vehicle for service because they were "booked up." On 11/17/99 returned vehicle to service department bec of continous exhaust/carbon monoxide smell in cabin causing terrible headaches. They claim to have replaced some kind of a canister but had no real documentation proving so. Said they could not find a cause for the odors/fumes and gave me a rental car. After no responce from dealership in 48 hours as to a staus update, was told that a "Kia motors field representative" would be coming to the dealership on 11/22/99 to look at the vehicle. On 11/22/99 was told the rep would be there on 11/23/99. On 11/23/99 was told he would be there on 11/24/99. On 11/24/99 was told by dealership owner to come pick up my vehicle in it's current un-repaired condition because the field rep. Would not be out for another 2-4 weeks and the dealership could not afford to provide me with the rental car for that length of time. Meanwhile, the cd player still has not been replaced or repaired and/or even looked at because 'they're on back order with our distributor" and having to drive a vehicle that is putting exhaust/carbon monoxide odors/fumes into the cabin of the vehicle.
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- New Haven, CT, USA