NHTSA Complaint #8008867 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8008867 |
| Vehicle | 1999 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
BATTERY IS CONSTANTLY BEING DRAINED, HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. DEALER STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
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