NHTSA Complaint #746288 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	746288
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Filed	June 5, 2001
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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