Major Problems with Kia Sephia Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Kia Sephia to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

Kia Sephia complaint overview

800 recorded complaints across model years
Years covered 1999–2001
Most recorded categories AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (97), DISC (77), GASOLINE (76)
Highest recorded count 428 in 1999

Complaint counts are reports, not confirmed defect rates. Older model years have had more time to accumulate reports, and sales volume and reporting coverage differ by year. A higher count does not by itself make a year the least reliable, and these figures are not a failure probability.

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Best and Worst Years for Kia Sephia

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Sephia.

Model Year	Complaints
2001 Sephia	107
2000 Sephia	265
1999 Sephia	428

Worst 3 Kia Sephia complaints

1999 Kia Sephia AIR BAGS Victims: 9

2001 Kia Sephia FRONTAL Victims: 3

2000 Kia Sephia FRONTAL Victims: 3

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DISC and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sephia owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the first day driving the vehicle i drove approx. 3 miles and the "engine" light came on and the "overdrive-off"...	97 ~ 7197 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my car vibrates and delays in stopping do to the brakes the dealership says there is nothing wrong with it.*ak...	77
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the consumer was traveling the vehicle experienced power surge and the engine shifted into lower gear decreasing the speed...	76 ~ 1105 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt anti-lock brakes did not respond....	60 ~ 7271 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumers vehicle was hit on the left front by another motorist that was traveling between 45 and 50 mph neither	59 ~ 12774 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumers vehicle was hit on the left front by another motorist that was traveling between 45 and 50 mph neither	55 ~ 55 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	46 ~ 9466 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated that headlights changed from bright to dim constantly. first they were bright then they gradually became dim. the...	33 ~ 14514 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER on board diagnostic system (check eng. light) monitors emissions but can be tripped off by a loose fuel filler cap...	32 ~ 3906 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when pressing on gas motor rose above frame. driver noticed when hood was raised and gas pressed. driver felt cause...	29 ~ 13203 miles
AIR BAGS while driving at 25 mph vehicle was involved in a head collision. upon impact airbags did not deploy. *ak...	28 ~ 33525 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE whenever tank if filled[not topped off] gas burps back out of the filler neck spilling down the side of the	24
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES in freezing tempatures door lock freeze up and are unable to be opened from either the inside or out. also	22 ~ 19605 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that vehicle was taken in for a routine check dealer stated front rotors and brakes needed replacing because	20 ~ 16111 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this the second report i have one which i did it last week. voq status odi 726485. no safety defect	19 ~ 3924 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states while driving constantly the shift locks and 3-35 minutes vehicle will be out of power. *yd ...	18 ~ 1000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumers vehicle was hit on the left front by another motorist that was traveling between 45 and 50 mph neither	17 ~ 5735 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle does not have any power. vehicle has been checked by dealer who has replaced wire harness/ 2 computer chips...	16
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on board diagnostic system (check eng. light) monitors emissions but can be tripped off by a loose fuel filler cap...	16
STRUCTURE engine and lots of others. *nlm...	16 ~ 28878 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT bought new car. several electrical malfunctions. inside door locks (repaired 2 times). horn malfunction (repaired 2 times). spark plugs wires...	16 ~ 1125 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i am just a little disgusted by the fact that i bought a brand new vehicle so that i wouldn't...	15 ~ 4346 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealer replaced in the last past three months the following items: ignition coil/fuel injection system twice/wiring harness and catalytic converter.	14 ~ 1071 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car shut off in traffic on three separate occasions. dealer has replaced several electrical or computer parts and has been...	14
SUSPENSION consumer stated that while driving at any speed on wet pavement and without warning the rear end would wonder causing	12 ~ 1767 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while traveling with rear seat belts on seat belts locks up and passanger was unable to move. please provide further	12 ~ 13346 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sephia. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusually overpowering gasoline odor...	11 ~ 5455 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle at 55 mph decelerated to 30 mph for about 15 seconds and then sped up to over 55 mph...	11 ~ 1637 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING transmission replaced twice wiring to sensor of transmission repaired and grounding wiring to transmission upgraded however transmission still slips it	11 ~ 5364 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	11 ~ 2794 miles
SEAT BELTS wires shorted by seatbelt mount under left front seat area causing turn signal failure. *ak...	10 ~ 16168 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC master cylinder goes out without warning. consumer applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer feels very unsafe. please	10 ~ 3545 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	10
SEATS i was stopped at a yield sign due to oncoming traffic and was stuck from the rear from another vehicle....	9 ~ 21824 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION no summary. dt...	9
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly and another set was installed in the back. currently they...	9 ~ 1667 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	9
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	9 ~ 11154 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 35mph vehicle will stall without warning making it hard to control vehicle. dealer notified. ts...	8 ~ 41125 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at one time engine check engine light went on it was the fuel injection then i had the brake pads...	8
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated without warning the radio stopped working and there was a burning odor. the contact removed the	7 ~ 13038 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE water is leaking into the vehicle onto the passenger side floor. when this occurs in cooler temperatures and the defroster...	7 ~ 29237 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM wires shorted by seatbelt mount under left front seat area causing turn signal failure. *ak...	7
STEERING while traveling on interstate and without prior warning steering will not turn and the front wheel was locked. dealership is	7 ~ 20001 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has a problem with a computer chip which causes vehicle not to run. contacted dealer and dealer was not	7
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when consumer bought vehicle brand new she noticed that vehicle had a burning smell like rubber. also vehicle will hesitate	7 ~ 19189 miles
TIRES antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	7 ~ 6304 miles
POWER TRAIN i am complaining because my gear shift won't shift. in the owner's manual it says if this happens to remove...	6 ~ 7263 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i just take over a 2001 kia sephia from my brother in-law and he warned me not to lock the...	6 ~ 61446 miles
EQUIPMENT my car has 30 000 miles on it and the transmission has been replaced 2 times. i have never been	6 ~ 10388 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING left rear turning light emitting white light on a kia sephia seen in traffic. the clear lens and a white...	6 ~ 2501 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER when filling up gas tank to full and driving 140 miles gas gauge will read empty. also engine light is	6
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt anti-lock brakes did not respond....	6
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed. yh...	6
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle not starting properly. must switch on vehicle more then once or sometimes more then twice before vehicle would start...	6
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	6 ~ 6000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY in apr 2005 while driving in my 2001 kia sephia ls my children complained that it was too cold in...	5 ~ 28200 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical system under the dash has shorted out. the airconditioner defrost dash lights are all unable to perform their duties....	5 ~ 9000 miles
VISIBILITY consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly and another set was installed in the back. currently they...	5 ~ 51800 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly and another set was installed in the back. currently they...	5 ~ 15300 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the consumer was traveling the vehicle experienced power surge and the engine shifted into lower gear decreasing the speed...	5
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	5
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING the manufacture has been contacted several times to no avail. we had to rent a car on our own because...	5
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when my boy friend went to change the front brake pads on my 2000 sephia he was told that kia...	4 ~ 87300 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY nothing but problems since purchase. windshield separated from frame molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase...	4 ~ 6125 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while waiting at stop light another vehicle rearended vehicle. upon impact front seatbacks collapsed backwards into the rear. then vehicle...	4
INTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states vehicle overheated there was steam coming from under the hood dealer reparied the wiring power wire to fan	4
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN shift lever will does not shift out of park. dealer has inspected vehicle. manufacturer has been notified.*ak...	4 ~ 149 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on sep 11 1999 . consumer took it back on sep...	4 ~ 8000 miles
PARKING BRAKE the fuel gauge failed five times. *yh...	4
TREAD/BELT > TIRES original tire separated from the thread with lest than 7 000 miles on the tire. vehicle also will not start	4
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have had to have a power steering rack and pinion 4 sets of brakes going on 5. i have...	4 ~ 12250 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS on march 28 2009 my daughter was a passenger in a 2001 kia sephia that lost control in the rain...	3
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while backing out passenger's side tail light failed to come on. consumer replaced the light fixture with a fuse and...	3 ~ 10667 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS was involved in an accident where i was the passenger i also was the owner of the car. kia sophia...	3 ~ 33667 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer replaced in the last past three months the following items: ignition coil/fuel injection system twice/wiring harness and catalytic converter.	3
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving manual transmission broke. dealer replaced clutch and transmission one time. once again transmission broke and vehicle was out	3 ~ 34189 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nothing but problems since purchase. windshield separated from frame molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase...	3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle brake and gas pedal are too close together. consumer applied brakes but their foot hit the gas pedal	3 ~ 6000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly and another set was installed in the back. currently they...	3
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING front brakes and rotors had to be replaced on april 2001. brakes had to be replaced again in october. *ak...	3
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE brakes fail to work when it is raining sometimes energency brake not working right. *ak...	3
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine fan would intermittently shut off and on. engine check light would come on/ off intermittently. also problem with brakes...	3 ~ 23333 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer states front passenger window will not roll up easily the only way to raise window is to push on	3
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 30 nov 99-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=2 415) 28 dec 99-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=3 044) 13 jan 00-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=3...	3
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING there is no lock in the steering wheel column. but owners manual on page 4-2 states that steering wheel will	3
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the vehicle hesitates at a speed between 35 and 55 mph while driving. yh...	3
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when filling vehicle up fuel leaks out from the filler neck and the vehicle is not full. dealer has been	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM filled tank & had overflowing spillage down side of car (indicated very full tank) finished cleaning up excess fuel &...	2 ~ 37500 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS in august of 2006 i had taken my car in for brakes. coming to find out my brakes were bad...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight housing has severe discoloration after only a little over 4.5 years of use. purchased the vehicle new and have...	2
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS friction material on rear drum brakes separated from brake shoe causing right rear brake assembly to lock up without brake...	2 ~ 22475 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving 50 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer was able to...	2
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT constant problem with check engine light. transmission replaced on 5/28/04 (47 800 miles). on 7/5/04 had same acceleration problems dealer...	2 ~ 44903 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS over the past two weeks three (3) lug nuts have mysteriously broken on the vehicle two (2) on the left...	2 ~ 27500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the flexline supplying the brake fluid to the left rear wheel had been rubbing against a retainer ring and caused	2 ~ 5500 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer states that while driving and without warning the ball joint snap causing a vehicle accident. dealer notified. ts...	2
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS excessive wear of front brake rotors/ pads and rear drums pads and rotors had to be replaced on three occasions...	2
REAR > SUSPENSION vehicle has no power belts sound loose and overheated due to missing radiator cap. *slc...	2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY bought new car. several electrical malfunctions. inside door locks (repaired 2 times). horn malfunction (repaired 2 times). spark plugs wires...	2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bought new car. several electrical malfunctions. inside door locks (repaired 2 times). horn malfunction (repaired 2 times). spark plugs wires...	2
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL prior to recall #00v175 consumer was experiencing problems with fuel coming back out of tank after fueling the valve was...	2 ~ 15000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light came on car began to idle really high then really low and would stall. thermostat was replaced only	2
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION defective fuel pump causing intermittent stalling. also gear shift would not shift out of gear. dealer notified. ak ml...	2 ~ 27000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE since i bought vehicle pump turns off early. had called numerous times to dealership and mentioned said to bring it...	2
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the brake rotors warped after the car was 6 months old causing brake pad damage. the weather stripping fell off...	2
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states she continues to have problems with the interior lights blowing out the dealer took the light out and...	2 ~ 7500 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY complete lemon. nothing but problems. replaced brakes transmission 2 axles windshield wiper motor flywheel faulty wiring in door battery starting	2
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY vehicle recall repair denied due to problem with dealership/scheduling. (99v-317/318 and 99v-271). *mjs ...	2
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission. *ak...	2
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM recall 00v175000/pcv valve took to dealer san louis bay motors 2700 theatre drive paso robels ca 805-239-8700 they wont repair	2 ~ 297 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER seat belts work improperly windshield wipers don't work fuel pump is working inefficiently....	1
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia. while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators...	1 ~ 162000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES nearly fatal car accident air bags did not deploy the breaks did not lock up. *tr...	1 ~ 190000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65 000 miles...which when i checked with repair shop is...	1 ~ 65000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 1. rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. heat damage...	1 ~ 40000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE 1) air conditioner hoses defective and will not hold charge 2) car rattles and makes noise coming from trunk area...	1 ~ 78000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR purchased vehicle approximately 10 days before accident and noticed immediately that the brakes were "mushy" and stopping distance seemed unusual....	1 ~ 58000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT a loud knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. driver noticed while accelerating the noise would escalate...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION the car died while driving down the road repeatedly. battery leaked. brakes had to be replaced for the entire car...	1 ~ 15000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the car died while driving down the road repeatedly. battery leaked. brakes had to be replaced for the entire car...	1 ~ 15000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the car died while driving down the road repeatedly. battery leaked. brakes had to be replaced for the entire car...	1 ~ 15000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer complained that instrument panel gauges worked intermittently. abs light air bag light and the engine check light illuminated while...	1 ~ 59000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer complained that instrument panel gauges worked intermittently. abs light air bag light and the engine check light illuminated while...	1 ~ 59000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also the alarm system was defective. *ak	1 ~ 35600 miles
COLUMN > STEERING while making a left turn a piece of the steering column popped off and became wedged in the back of...	1 ~ 40000 miles
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 kia sephia. nar 07/21/2003.*mr transmission rear blinkers brake pads fuel pump and valve.	1 ~ 594 miles
SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vechical at idle went into high rpm and loss of brakes and lasted about 30 to 45 seconds...	1 ~ 18008 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE it does not seem like i'm able to get the gas tank completely full. as soon as the pump clicks...	1 ~ 50000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake pads are worn causing extended stopping distance.	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer feels there is a defect in the vehicles' brakes and rotors cause they wear excessively without being used excessively.	1 ~ 23000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY at slow speed vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle driverside mirror was designed to fold inward when this happened instead...	1
HUB > WHEELS before 40 000 miles had fuel pump changed 2 times starter changed 2 times new transmission ignition control module once...	1 ~ 3000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly and another set was installed in the back. currently they...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT suspension lift on upper control arm bolted to frame is torn on both sides. vehicle isn't a four wheel drive.	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel injectors are leaking. this causes vehicle to shut down at 40 mph. please provide any further information.*ak...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle was parked outiside house and next morning consumer noticed that windows looked tinted. she opened vehicle and smoke came	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > FRONT at one time engine check engine light went on it was the fuel injection then i had the brake pads...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the problems i am having or have had with this car are as follows cooling system has completly froze up...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY consumer states front passenger window will not roll up easily the only way to raise window is to push on	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE incident #1> husband drove v1 to jacksonville florida about 21 days after an oil change. i went out the next...	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight high beam is off by 10 % to left. when making a right turn there is a blind spot...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering problem is causing a loud scrapping noise. *ak...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING upon having electrical maintenance done vehicle endured an accident and air bags did not deploy. please provide any further information.*ak...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied pedal sinks and vehicle continues to travel. vehicle was taken to the dealership master cylinder cycle...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at any speed vehicle was making a knocking noise. also while driving without prior warning vehicle hesitated. consumer	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at light or stop sign vehicle acts as if it's going to stall and idles high this especially happens when...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission. *ak...	1
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal failed due to emergency flasher failure. yh...	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING complete lemon. nothing but problems. replaced brakes transmission 2 axles windshield wiper motor flywheel faulty wiring in door battery starting	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT consumer states that the child safety seat harness broke on the left side. cause unknown. *ak...	1
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING ea00-018 turn signals and 4-ways flashers will not operate when vehicle's temperature is below 38-40 degrees. they will begin to...	1

FAQ

What year Kia Sephia is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 3 years, Kia Sephia models of 2001, 2000, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Kia Sephia?

Kia Sephia models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...