| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007119300 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The airbag in my daughters kia sephia 1998 passenger side only deployed while she was sitting at a red light. there was no accident and no reason for |
| 007112889 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Tl*the contact owned a 1998 kia sephia. a relative was driving the consumers vehicle and he saw his brother driving in the opposite direction. he |
| 999112254 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | i brought a new kia sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for kia motors, and |
| 999112252 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | i brought a new kia sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for kia motors, and |
| 006100343 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Tl*- the contact stated that when trying to merge into traffic with the 1998 kia sophia it stalled. when this happened instrument panel lights |
| 006065755 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | My wife was driving our 1998 kia sephia and the engine began to stall. she pulled into a parking lot and the engine caught on fire. my wife ran away |
| 006057161 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | FLASHING OVERDRIVE DASH LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY LIT DUE TO FAULTY PRESSURE SENSOR AT FUEL INJECTOR. *NM |
| 004037048 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Over a period of time, approximately 70,00 miles on my car, the ac/heater fan motor will blow air intermittently, regardless of the fan's speed |
| 004037047 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Over a period of time, approximately 70,00 miles on my car, the ac/heater fan motor will blow air intermittently, regardless of the fan's speed |
| 005029055 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | 1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING |
| 005029054 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | 1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING |
| 005029053 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | 1-LEAKING BRAKE FLUID INSIDE FIREWALL 2-DASHBOARD DISFIGURING 3-EXAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS NOT LASTING |
| 005023184 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | DT: VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS. KIA 1998 HAD BEEN RECALLED. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED, HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEM. *TT |
| 004305588 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | the consumer states the front brakes are wearing prematurely. the part have been replaced five times however problem still exist. the cause has yet |
| 004305499 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving 60 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. the dual air bag did not deploy upon impact. the consumer sustained bruising |
| 004298945 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer. |
| 004297003 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While shifting transmission down shifted on its own, and the shift lock system failed. consumer was unable to unlock the shift lever in order to move |
| 004291145 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving at 55 mph and without any warning, the hood opened and dent the windshield. consumer indicated for the last past six months the hood |
| 001276216 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I bought a 1998 kia sephia from toyota carlsbad 2 years ago in may, 2001 that i paid cash for. right after i bought the kia sephia the check engine |
| 002276164 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Since may of 2002, this car has been in the shop 9 times and of this date it is still there. first they said it was fuses. actually it has never run |
| 002276163 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Since may of 2002, this car has been in the shop 9 times and of this date it is still there. first they said it was fuses. actually it has never run |
| 002271876 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the consumer noticed smoke coming from |
| 002271813 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Rear drum brakes squealed loudly, and it did not feel as if they were working in moist conditions. also, a steering gear bracket weld cracked, making |
| 002271812 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Rear drum brakes squealed loudly, and it did not feel as if they were working in moist conditions. also, a steering gear bracket weld cracked, making |
| 004268856 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Battery wasn't holding charge, needed continuous refill with distilled water, overheating, overflowing and spilling acid corroding other parts. (nar |
| 0000263805 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE AS WELL AS VEHICLE HOLDING FUEL.*LA *MR |
| 004259061 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Rear brake shoes came apart and lodged in the drum, locking the steering wheel. *ph the dealer replaced the rear brake shoes and left rear brake |
| 003253249 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Dear sir: kia sephia 1998 has several other problems which never been reported. my car (vin# [xxx]; 52,000 miles) has (1) an oil leak from the |
| 003253248 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Dear sir: kia sephia 1998 has several other problems which never been reported. my car (vin# [xxx]; 52,000 miles) has (1) an oil leak from the |
| 003251711 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003251710 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003251709 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003251708 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003251707 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003251706 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I purchased a kia in march 02' i used the car for long trips the first year i had owned the car and i had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to |
| 003248142 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The vehicle's rear brake light failed. the part has been replaced five times within one year. the consumer believed there is a short in circuit. * |
| 003245353 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEN, THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED. *AK |
| 003244158 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I bought a 1998 kia sephia in feb of 2000 i have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the |
| 003244157 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I bought a 1998 kia sephia in feb of 2000 i have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the |
| 003244156 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I bought a 1998 kia sephia in feb of 2000 i have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the |
| 003241531 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I paid to have this problem fixed but i probably shouldn't have had to. when refueling my 1998 kia sephia, there was a small amount of gasoline that |
| 003240988 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I own a 1998 kia sephia and ever since i have had this car it sometimes will not start even the battery is working fine. the dealer remedy for this |
| 003239022 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | I have had my car for about 7 months, and i have found out that it had 5 recalls and the problems i have had consists of check engine light coming on |
| 0000235048 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Dashboard is beginning to lift and bubbles are forming near the vents for the defrostr. consumer believes dashboard may obstruct vision. cause is |
| 003232293 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY*AK THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *JB |
| 003232292 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY*AK THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *JB |
| 0000231921 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED WITHIN 30,000 MILES DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, NECESSARY FOR BRAKE EFFICIENCY. *AK |
| 0000231913 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle wouldn't start intermittently. about a month ago it started to happen more frequently. shifter assembly was replaced. vehicle would also |
| 0000221652 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle engine caught on fire. *mr when the consumer attempted to come to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes |
| 0000221651 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle engine caught on fire. *mr when the consumer attempted to come to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes |
| 0000206116 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | DOOR LATCHED WILL FREEZE IN KIA, SEPHIA AND SPECTRA VEHICLES. *AK |
| 001202598 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Pre owned vehicle purchased in very good condition and still in very good condition. at purchase front of dashboard was slightly warped. since |
| 001202597 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Pre owned vehicle purchased in very good condition and still in very good condition. at purchase front of dashboard was slightly warped. since |
| 0000197875 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | THERE WAS A SHORT PRESENT IN THE WIRING TO THE DOME LIGHT, RADIO AND CLOCK. THE DOOR SWITCHS ALSO BURNED OUT. *NLM |
| 001197693 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer states the front rotors overheat and warp, affecting the braking ability. when braking at any speed there is pulsation and vibrating. dealer |
| 002197483 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The battery had blown up and spewed liquid/acid. the consumer had received two recalls prior to the incident, one in re: gas valve and the other was |
| 002197482 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The battery had blown up and spewed liquid/acid. the consumer had received two recalls prior to the incident, one in re: gas valve and the other was |
| 003197119 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE WEARING QUICKLY, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB |
| 002195781 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | THE ENGINE/THROTTLE FAILS CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR WITH EXTREME FORCE TO GET THE VEHICLE RUNNING. *JB |
| 0000195536 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | The transmission was very bad and defective. vehicle would stop without any warning. vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times and each time the |
| 002194862 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer states that when they was hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. dealer |
| 999191985 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vibration when brake apply, road test brake pulsation rotors warped pads worn uneven, replaced pads and rotors clean and lube slides hand torque |
| 002188745 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LINK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS |
| 999188543 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer states that shortage in the wiring that burns the fuse, causing the radio, the dome light, door ajar light and other components not to work |
| 001188093 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer states vehicle will stall w/o warning while driving. vehicle checked by dlr who has replaced ignition switch and starter(3x). problem is |
| 0000188090 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PAD AND SHOE ARE GLUE TOGETHER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR |
| 002187565 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer states having a problem w/ith "cable" that goes from gas tank to engine. consumer advises that cable is attached to a wiring harness that |
| 002184772 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING 10MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD.*AK |
| 999184608 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT ROTORS WHICH CAUSE BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN, AND STEERING COLUMN TO VIBRATE.*AK |
| 002183621 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer stated there was a very loud explosion and smoke under the hood, when consumer started the vehicle, when consumer opened the hood, the entire |
| 998180592 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | A fire started from main wiring harness under dash which led to fuse recpticle under hood. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak when the |
| 001164631 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Recall 00v175000 repairs on orvr valve was done the second time in nov. 2001. when fueling vehicle fuel is still spilling on ground, dealer now |
| 0000163868 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving approximately 65 mph, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake |
| 0000163866 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving approximately 65 mph, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake |
| 0000163865 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving approximately 65 mph, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake |
| 0000163864 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving approximately 65 mph, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake |
| 0000163863 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving approximately 65 mph, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake |
| 999159487 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Brakes were grinding. took to dealer, and was informed that warranty on brakes had expired. consumer took vehicle to another mechanic, and they cut |
| 001157904 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP AND AFFECTING FRONTAL AIR BAG ON PASSENGERS SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC |
| 999156948 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle will intermittently stall while driving. it happens at any speed. contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that starter's fuse burned out. * |
| 999156946 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Windshield wiper motor came loose while consumer was driving and windshield wipers stopped working. contacted dealer . please provide more |
| 999154717 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | When applying brakes they squeal/ pulsate, and there is extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced defective front rotors 4 times with new and |
| 999154716 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | When applying brakes they squeal/ pulsate, and there is extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced defective front rotors 4 times with new and |
| 001152071 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK |
| 998150580 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle has been examined by the dealership approximately 9 to 10 times for brake problems, and replacement of the brake pads and rotors. dealership |
| 998150579 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle has been examined by the dealership approximately 9 to 10 times for brake problems, and replacement of the brake pads and rotors. dealership |
| 998150578 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Vehicle has been examined by the dealership approximately 9 to 10 times for brake problems, and replacement of the brake pads and rotors. dealership |
| 001147155 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer received recall 00v175000, and had it repaired in december 2000. problem has reoccurred as though it was never fixed. when tank is full |
| 998145958 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | When consumerattempts to apply brakes brake pedal will go to the floor, and must be pumped in order to bring vehicle to a stop. dealership has |
| 001141052 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Engine needs to be replaced. dealer said engine was sludged up due to no regular oil changes. consumer has had regular oil changes done at very same |
| 000140794 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Transmission has been worked on over past year. *ak abs light came on and stayed on due to catalytic converter failure. wheel bearing failed and |
| 000140792 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Transmission has been worked on over past year. *ak abs light came on and stayed on due to catalytic converter failure. wheel bearing failed and |
| 000140791 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Transmission has been worked on over past year. *ak abs light came on and stayed on due to catalytic converter failure. wheel bearing failed and |
| 000140790 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Transmission has been worked on over past year. *ak abs light came on and stayed on due to catalytic converter failure. wheel bearing failed and |
| 000139587 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND VEHICLE STALLED/ MALFUNCTIONED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK |
| 998139328 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Since shortly after purchase of vehicle consumer has had brake problems, pedal felt hard and braking distance was longer than necessary. dealer cut |
| 000136516 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | When stopping driver's seat belt will unbuckle without prior warning. consumer crashed into a tree, and the seat belt did not hold due to accident. |
| 000134889 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION ABOUT 20 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN HEAD- ON INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK |
| 999134888 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving in the snow made a turn that left vehicle looking to oncoming traffic, and had head-on collision with another vehicle. upon impact, |
| 999133501 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURLY WEARING OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 3 TIMES WITHIN 19,000 MILES. *AK *SLC |
| 001133414 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving and would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, sometimes vehicle would stop. but caliper will lock up, causing noise and |
| 999130730 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT VERY QUICKLY. CONSUMER HAS HAD BRAKES REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. *AK |
| 000130544 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer received a recall letter on gas gauge. after taking it in gas gauge did not go to full. currently, gas gauge still does not go to full. |
| 000129942 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHEN DRIVING REAR END SLIDES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, TIRES ARE BALD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK |
| 999126927 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving at 35 mph consumer tried to put on brakes and steering wheel was almost ripped out of driver's hand. rotors were bad,causing |
| 999126926 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving at 35 mph consumer tried to put on brakes and steering wheel was almost ripped out of driver's hand. rotors were bad,causing |
| 0000124184 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving at approximately 40mph, vehicle stopped suddenly in the middle of traffic. had no prior warning. vehicle towed to dealer. mechanic |
| 000121981 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHILE TRYING AND PUT ON BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES HARD.*AK |
| 999120111 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. they need to be replaced at approximately every 3,000-4,000 miles. manufacturer notified. feel free to |
| 0000119770 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | REAR LAP SEATBELTS ARE TOO LONG WHICH WILL NOT SECURE A CHILD OR A SMALL GROWN PASSENGER CORRECTLY, LAP BELT WILL REST AGAINST RIBS. *AK |
| 999119129 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Brakes pads/rotors calipers were replaced 3 times because they prematurely wore out and caused squeaking and grinding noises, which resulted in |
| 999119128 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Brakes pads/rotors calipers were replaced 3 times because they prematurely wore out and caused squeaking and grinding noises, which resulted in |
| 999119127 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Brakes pads/rotors calipers were replaced 3 times because they prematurely wore out and caused squeaking and grinding noises, which resulted in |
| 999117083 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer was traveling about 35mph on the highway and another vehicle cut into consumer's lane, and veered into consumer's vehicle broadside. upon |
| 000116878 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. IT WOULD SHIFT ROUGHLY AND HARD. ALSO, BRAKES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRUVING. *AK |
| 000116877 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. IT WOULD SHIFT ROUGHLY AND HARD. ALSO, BRAKES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRUVING. *AK |
| 000115650 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Brake line hose busted while driving on expressway at about 50 mph, and there was total brake failure. consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop |
| 999114920 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving on old route 50 another vehicle cut across in front of consumer's vehicle. consumer was not able to stop, and hit vehicle broadside |
| 999114919 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving on old route 50 another vehicle cut across in front of consumer's vehicle. consumer was not able to stop, and hit vehicle broadside |
| 0000113937 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 000113857 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving about 65mph, abs brake light came on at dashboard. brakes were grabbing. vehicle had to be towed, and rotors/ pads had to be replaced |
| 000113856 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving about 65mph, abs brake light came on at dashboard. brakes were grabbing. vehicle had to be towed, and rotors/ pads had to be replaced |
| 0000113724 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Received recall notice 99v318000 & contacted dealership. was informed by service manager that no parts were available for engine stalling repair |
| 998113516 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Ongoing problem with excessive heat coming inside the vehicle. also, when applying the brakes a clicking noise would appear from the front wheels. |
| 998113515 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Ongoing problem with excessive heat coming inside the vehicle. also, when applying the brakes a clicking noise would appear from the front wheels. |
| 999112578 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | RECALL 99V318/ ENGINE STALLING. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK |
| 999112253 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | i brought a new kia sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for kia motors, and |
| 0000111868 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | WITHIN 27,000 MILES BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE WEARING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 000111771 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving and making a left or right turn could hear noise coming from front of vehicle, like touching the sides. but, manufacturer nor dealer |
| 999111718 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Engine check light came on and stayed on. also, transmission stick shift kept sticking, and engine head gasket blew out. dealership replaced |
| 000111477 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Driver's seatback broke while driving, which may have caused a loss of control or injuries if an occupant was sitting behind the driver's seat. |
| 000110686 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Car needs front axles. also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. in addition, consumer just received a recall notice |
| 000110685 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Car needs front axles. also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. in addition, consumer just received a recall notice |
| 000110684 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Car needs front axles. also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. in addition, consumer just received a recall notice |
| 000110683 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Car needs front axles. also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. in addition, consumer just received a recall notice |
| 000110020 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Whle driving consumer could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will make grinding noise. at inspection, it was recomended to replace pads and |
| 999109876 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer was traveling during dry weather conditions at 40mph when his vehicle rearended another vehicle, and frontal airbags didn't deploy. there |
| 999109767 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Fuel pump separated from the vehicle. a recall(99v318000) has been issued on the vehicle. however, parts are not available. dealer has welded |
| 999108950 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S/ OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET |
| 000108777 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Recalls 99v317000/99v318000, vehicle was repaired for the recalls on jan 25, 2000, but vehicle stalled unexpectedly, causing a crash. dealer is bill |
| 999108185 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown, also, vehicle was involved in a collision in |
| 999107714 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE IS RECALL ON MAKE/MODEL. BUT THIS VEHICLE ISN'T INCLUDED. *AK |
| 0000107705 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving 45mph. applied brakes & dashboard started to shake. brakes would squeal. been to dealer for same problem before. the problem was |
| 0000107566 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Recall # 99v318000 kisa engine/stalling (c304/c305). when consumer contacted dealership, dealer stated that parts would be available in about a week. |
| 998107356 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Excessive brake wear; when the brakes are applied vehicle vibrates/ squeals, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced the |
| 000107291 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | While driving at very windy conditions on dry road. brakes went out while consumer was going 75mph on highway and tried to pass another vehicle. had |
| 0000107268 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Consumer received recall notices 99v318000 and 99v271000. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to take care of the recalls. also, dealer |
| 000107151 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | CONSUMER CANNOT START AUTOMOBILE. HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE AUG 12, 1998. *AK |
| 999106980 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | Driver is able to shift vehicle from park to drive without brake application, which is suppose to be a safety feature. the safety feature is not |
| 0000106830 | KIA | SEPHIA | 1998 | There is an excessive amount of brake dust on the tires, and the vehicle hesitates when applying the brake pedal. dealer says vehicle wears out brake |
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