NHTSA Complaint #727638 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 727638 |
| Vehicle | 1998 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
I WILL NEVER EVER EVER BUY ANOTHER KIA--THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF JUNK!!!
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