1999 Kia Sephia: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · GA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia ls. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle caught fire after it was struck by another vehicle. The steering wheel flew off and the rearview mirror struck him in the head. The contact sustained a concussion, a fractured sternum and ribs, and a broken left elbow in two places. The vehicle was destroyed and police and fire reports were filed. The contact has pictures. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers 00v175000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control), 99v317000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), and 99v318000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) were referenced. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 21,200 miles · IL · fire

This car has been a constant repair and financial problem for the last 4 years starting two weeks after I purchased the car. It is an unsafe vehicle and can not be kept maintained for safety or reliability it was purchased with 21000 miles on the vehicle and a majority of repairs has had to be fixed. 4 starters, ignition switch, ignition switch wiring harness (ignition still doesn't work), air bag sensor, air bag wiring (air bags still does not work), alternator, front passenger side drive axel broke while I was driving the car, right passenger ball joint fell off the car while I was driving the car, master cylinder and rear brake cylinder went out at the same time while I was driving the car, heater/air conditioning motor. The car has been towed 3 times, and has left me and my children stranded too many times to count. The car is still in need of major repair. The driver rear stabilizer bushings need replaced, the driver's side drive axel needs replaced, the air bags still do not work, the ignition switch still gets stuck and won't turn over, and two weeks ago a piston was thrown through the engine and caught the car on fire. The car is now parked in my drive way leaving me stuck with a car payment and a car that is not worth fixing.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Electrical · MD · fire

While in the street vehicle was in park and the key was taken out of the ignition switch. Then, vehicle caught on fire under the steering wheel. Dealership was notified. Floor manager indicated to the consumer there was nothing we could do.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Engine · PA · fire

While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. *mr *cb

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · NJ · fire

While driving, the consumer heard a noise and pulled over, the consumer was then informed by a passing motorist, the vehicle was on fire. *ts

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Engine · FL · fire

Air intake manifold caught on fire.

Filed Feb 2, 2002 · Electrical · VA · crash · fire · 1 injury

After I t-boned a jeep, I got out of my car and then my car caught fire under the hood and quickly went up and flames.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · LA · fire

The vehicle caught on fire in engine the compartment. Claim number 18-0585-289.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · MD · fire

Insured states that the engine caught on fire. Claim number 20-5359-665.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · FL · fire

While the insured was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was a total loss due to fire. Claim number 59-v905-624.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Electrical · MO · fire

Insured stated that the vehicle caught on fire between a battery cable and the transmission filler tube. Claim number 25-5462-211.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Steering · MI · fire

While the insured was driving, the vehicle caught on fire, insured stated that the hose for the power steering separated causing fluid to leak on to hot surfaces. Claim number 22-v332-608.