NHTSA Complaint #746288 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 746288 |
| Vehicle | 1998 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.
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