NHTSA Complaint #717812 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	717812
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date Filed	January 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM. TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A SPLIT WELD AND WOULD COST $285 TO REPAIR. NO OFFER TO FIX AS A DEFECTIVE PART. THIS AUTO HAS NUMEROUS SERIOUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKES, ROTORS, WIPERS, FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

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