Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
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Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 99V318 |
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Number of Units Affected | 57,028 |
Summary | The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at a connector. If the pin tension in the connector is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate, causing the engine to stall. |
Remedy | Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture. Owner notification was expected to begin during December 1999/January 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-949-470-7000. |
Dates of Manufacture | September 1997 - May 1999 |
Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn Manual | $9,995 | $8,996 | $147 / Month* | |
4dr Sdn Auto | $10,970 | $9,856 | $161 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn Manual LS | $10,995 | $9,791 | $160 / Month* | |
4dr Sdn Auto LS | $11,970 | $10,651 | $174 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn Manual LS Pwr Pkg | $13,325 | $11,741 | $192 / Month* | |
4dr Sdn Auto LS Pwr Pkg | $14,300 | $12,601 | $206 / Month* | |
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BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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City 23/hwy 31 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
City 24/hwy 31 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | |
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | ||
Body-color body-side moldings | • | • | |
Body-color bumpers | • | • | • |
Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
Body-color grille | • | • | • |
Clear lens halogen headlights | • | • | • |
Dual body-color manual remote mirrors | • | • | |
Dual body-color pwr mirrors | • | ||
Tinted glass | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Air conditioning | • | ||
AM/FM stereo audio system w/compact disc-inc: (6) speakers w/door tweeters | • | ||
Center console w/armrest | • | • | • |
Cloth door inserts | • | • | • |
Cloth/vinyl seat trim | • | ||
Cruise control | • | ||
Deluxe full cloth seat trim | • | • | |
Driver footrest | • | • | • |
Driver seat cushion tilt | • | • | |
Dual cupholders | • | • | • |
Dual sunvisors | • | • | • |
Fold-down 60/40 split rear seat | • | • | |
Front door map pockets | • | • | • |
Fully carpeted trunk | • | • | • |
Low fuel indicator | • | • | • |
Passenger vanity mirror | • | • | |
Pwr door locks | • | ||
Pwr windows | • | ||
Rear seat heater ducts | • | • | |
Rear window defroster | • | • | • |
Reclining front bucket seats | • | • | • |
Remote hood/trunk/fuel releases | • | • | • |
Tachometer | • | ||
Tilt steering wheel | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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1.8L (109) DOHC MPFI 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine | • | • | • |
13.2 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • |
14" steel wheels | • | ||
14" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | |
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | |
Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • |
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/struts | • | • | • |
Manual rack & pinion steering | • | ||
P185/65R14 SBR tires | • | • | • |
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • |
Stainless steel muffler | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • | • |
Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors | • | • | • |
Steel side-door impact beams | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes | • | • | |
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS | • | • | |
AM/FM STEREO AUDIO SYSTEM W/COMPACT DISC | • | • | |
AM/FM STEREO AUDIO SYSTEM W/MECHANICAL CASSETTE DECK | • | ||
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: body-color body-side moldings, full wheel covers *NET* | • | ||
BODY-COLOR BODY-SIDE MOLDING | • | ||
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS | • | • | • |
REAR SPOILER | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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AIR CONDITIONING | • | • | |
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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ENGINE-SPEED-SENSITIVE PWR STEERING | • | ||
MANUAL STEERING (STD) | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Brake ABS System | |||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.53 x - TBD - | 9.53 x - TBD - | 9.53 x - TBD - |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Trunk Volume (ft) | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Displacement | 1.8L/109 | 1.8L/109 | 1.8L/109 |
Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 6000 | 125 @ 6000 | 125 @ 6000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 108 @ 4500 | 108 @ 4500 | 108 @ 4500 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Height, Overall (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 |
Length, Overall (in) | 174.4 | 174.4 | 174.4 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Wheelbase (in) | 100.8 | 100.8 | 100.8 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Steering Type | Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion | Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion | Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.2 | 32.2 | 32.2 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Front Tire Size | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 |
Rear Tire Size | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.8 | 53.8 | 53.8 |
Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Volume (ft) | 94.1 | 94.1 | 94.1 |
Second Head Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
Second Leg Room (in) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.2 | 54.2 | 54.2 |
BASE | LS | LS Pwr | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2478 | 2551 | 2551 |
Driver & front passenger airbags |
Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors |
Steel side-door impact beams |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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