Major Problems with 2000 Kia Sephia Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Kia Sephia

2000 Kia Sephia FRONTAL Victims: 3

2000 Kia Sephia FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 148000 miles

2000 Kia Sephia AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 86000 miles

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sephia owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission replaced twice wiring to sensor of transmission repaired and grounding wiring to transmission upgraded however transmission still slips it	34 ~ 10130 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	20 ~ 150 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the consumer states during three accidents air bags did not deploy on one occasion a consumer was injured. *yh ...	18 ~ 13722 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes fail to work when it is raining sometimes energency brake not working right. *ak...	18 ~ 13528 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...	17
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle hesitates at a speed between 35 and 55 mph while driving. yh...	15 ~ 1267 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the fuel gauge failed five times. *yh...	14 ~ 22270 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	13 ~ 19446 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	13 ~ 32234 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this is to protest the kia advertisment showing 2 women in road rage in a parking lot. have written to...	12 ~ 417 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes failed.*jb...	11 ~ 21293 miles
AIR BAGS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	11 ~ 49664 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
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle suddenly stall dealer has not been able to locate the problem....	9
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	8 ~ 2250 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the front windshield is weathering. nlm...	8 ~ 15525 miles
STRUCTURE master cylinder needs to be replaced due to leaking brake fluid. consumer is adding a pint of brake fluid daily....	6 ~ 38925 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	6 ~ 9925 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	6 ~ 3000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	6
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	5 ~ 11800 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the misaligned selector cable for the front windshield defogger makes more fog than it clears. nlm...	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	5
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed. yh...	5
BODY > STRUCTURE antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	5 ~ 7148 miles
TIRES antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	5 ~ 8825 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	5 ~ 7200 miles
SEAT BELTS i was involved in a very minor motor vehicle accident where a girl hit my car from behind (the force...	4 ~ 21670 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	4 ~ 18250 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	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle leaps forward when put into gear and while driving the vehicle lever popped from drive into neutral and...	4 ~ 74750 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary...	4
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	4 ~ 24947 miles
SEATS the fuel gauge failed five times. *yh...	4 ~ 17225 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	4 ~ 7685 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle was in a head-on crash at 45 mph and air bags did not deploy. also seat belts did not	4 ~ 29538 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES in normally opening the driver's side door from the inside in cold weather the plastic door handle broke became inoperative....	3 ~ 61175 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
SUSPENSION horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	3
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING horn is inoperative parts are on order however due to horn not working a vehicle backed into consumer causing injury	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	3
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the vehicle hesitates at a speed between 35 and 55 mph while driving. yh...	3
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel gauge failed five times. *yh...	3
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the mold in the car has caused two people to get sick . we have told kia of the problem...	3 ~ 44775 miles
VISIBILITY 1. rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. heat damage...	2 ~ 89000 miles
EQUIPMENT i've had many problems with the catalytic converters disintegrating from within. i've had them replaced many times at least 3...	2 ~ 31163 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when my boy friend went to change the front brake pads on my 2000 sephia he was told that kia...	2 ~ 164000 miles
POWER TRAIN car died on the road for no reason. then car would not start. driver verified that gear-shift was locked in...	2 ~ 21788 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...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM plastic cover on console was defective. it was is hooked onto her foot and caused an accident. dealership was aware	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
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehichle was stopped for traffic on interstate. vehicle following failed to stop rear ending the car and pushing it into...	2
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE brakes fail to work when it is raining sometimes energency brake not working right. *ak...	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY consumer states vehicle overheated there was steam coming from under the hood dealer reparied the wiring power wire to fan	2 ~ 47500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states vehicle overheated there was steam coming from under the hood dealer reparied the wiring power wire to fan	2
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...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the on-board diagnostics system failed. *slc...	2
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	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
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS when vehicle crashed into the rear of a dodge dakota traveling 45 mph there was no deployment of driver's side	2
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...	2
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed. yh...	2
PARKING BRAKE the fuel gauge failed five times. *yh...	2
SERVICE BRAKES nearly fatal car accident air bags did not deploy the breaks did not lock up. *tr...	1 ~ 190000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES purchased a set of 4 michelin x radial tires 10/2005. in may 2006 noticed a crack/cut in sidewall of tire....	1
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
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight housing has severe discoloration after only a little over 4.5 years of use. purchased the vehicle new and have...	1
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
UPPER 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
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...	1 ~ 44950 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
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also the alarm system was defective. *ak	1 ~ 35600 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
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...	1 ~ 45000 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
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....	1 ~ 45000 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...	1
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
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC master cylinder needs to be replaced due to leaking brake fluid. consumer is adding a pint of brake fluid daily....	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at 40mph when taking foot off accelerator vehicle would rattle. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak...	1
STEERING while traveling on interstate and without prior warning steering will not turn and the front wheel was locked. dealership is	1
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...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION there's a problem with front end because vehicle pulls to the right. consumer has replaced 6 sets of tires in	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel guage faulty has been replaced 4 times brake rotors replaced less than 5000 miles. transmission slips...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at one time engine check engine light went on it was the fuel injection then i had the brake pads...	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
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...	1
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...	1
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	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle will not accelerate and will lose power. consumer has to pull over to shoulder until it kicks back on.	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
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fuelfumes/vapor coming into vehicle. vehicle has been in repair shop on one occasion but problem still reoccurring. feel free to	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when starting up the vehicle in the morning or anytime when the weather is cold the defroster doesn't defrost the...	1
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...	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
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle not starting properly. must switch on vehicle more then once or sometimes more then twice before vehicle would start...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle was placed in off position and driver's side/passenger side air bags deployed without a cause also driver's side and...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have had to have a power steering rack and pinion 4 sets of brakes going on 5. i have...	1
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	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION antenna broke one month after purchase. nlm...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the consumer stated the clutch became stuck and had to be replaced twice due to failure. in every instance of...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have had to have a power steering rack and pinion 4 sets of brakes going on 5. i have...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states she continues to have problems with the interior lights blowing out the dealer took the light out and...	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
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	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

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