Kia Sephia 2002
Model Sephia made in 2002 by Kia got 6 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and parking brake.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 18000 | 1 | |
| During a 35 mph frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/24/2004 | 21871 | 2 | 05/19/2001 |
| While driving vehicle stalled. driver was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak *mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 2 | ||
| While shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated. the consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle continued to accelerate with excessive speed. the driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the transmission solenoid switch needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 45000 | 1 | |
| When the consumer was hit at 5 mph on the front passenger side driver's side seat belt unlocked. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 3 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle orginally started with a very hard pull to the right & vibration at highway speeds. when taken to dealership for repairs, told that service techs would not allow me to have back until repairs made because vehicle was dangerous to drive. after crossmember realign, still had a hard pull & vibration. returned to dealership. front tires replaced. still has hard pull & vibration but now at lower speeds. manufactor contacted all times but unable to remedy problem at this point. vehicle dangerous at any speed above 40mph since vehicle will vear hard to the right especially upon acceleration. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | CANTON | 48188 | DICK SCOTT KIA | 734 397 9900 |