Kia Sephia 1986-2003
Model Sephia made by Kia got 11 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and latches/locks/linkages.
Car model
Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
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Kia Sephia 1986 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Kia Sephia 1994 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
Kia Sephia 1995 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 105 |
Kia Sephia 1996 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 209 |
Kia Sephia 1997 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 384 |
Kia Sephia 1998 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 1003 |
Kia Sephia 1999 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 751 |
Kia Sephia 2000 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 459 |
Kia Sephia 2001 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 177 |
Kia Sephia 2002 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Kia Sephia 2003 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
98012 | 02/01/1998 | 604242 | Warning on the air bag diagnostic unit (adu). *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
020 | 09/01/2001 | 625894 | Subject on front door latch. *et | 12/11/2001 | |
42 | 05/21/2001 | 625210 | Subject on front door latch changes. *et | 11/19/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
45 | 01/01/2001 | 626046 | Subject on sephia/spectra reman a/t progra, update. *et | 12/12/2001 | |
011200 | 12/01/2000 | 615652 | Information on remanuactured automatic transmission fluid. *tt | 01/26/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
006 | 07/01/2001 | 622196 | Remanufactured automatic transmission cooler pipe deletion. *tt | 10/16/2001 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
43 | 01/01/2001 | 622211 | Subject regarding brake adjuster changes. *tt | 10/16/2001 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
43 | 01/01/2001 | 622213 | Subject regarding remanufactured automatic transmission program update. *tt | 10/16/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
4 | 01/29/1999 | ||
When a/c is turned on while driving and driver lets off the gas peddle the vehicle jerks hard. consumer also noticing a mildew odor and humming noise. | |||
1 | 01/29/1999 | ||
A rock hit one of the coils on the condensor unit causing no cool air to come from the unit and leakage onto the interior of the vehicle, design does not protect unit from road debris. nlm | |||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
10/01/2004 | |||
Kia sephia manuel request. *bf *tc | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
1 | |||
Speedometer failed. *et | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
Foia request all info re the braking defects of kia sophia vehicles between the years of 1995-2004 (search attached). (nar) *ph *cb *jb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
1 | |||
The vehicle experiences extended stopping distance while braking. nlm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
4 | 01/29/1999 | ||
Brake rotors warped and brake pads craking and coming apart. nlm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
4 | 01/29/1999 | ||
Brake rotors warped and brake pads craking and coming apart. nlm | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
1 | |||
The window seals on the vehicle are faulty causing the vehicle to leak while raining and the consumer can hear wind noise inside the vehicle during highway driving. nlm | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
05/29/2003 | 1 | ||
While pulling inside of a parking lot heard a loud noise. dealer is aware of problem. please fill in additional information. *ak | |||
TIRES | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
Problems with 2000 kia sephia tire equipment going bald.*mr since purchasing the vehicle, the tires had to be replaced every three months. it was obviously something on the vehicle rubbing on the tries which caused them to go bald. please look into resolving this matter, because they can not afford to continue replacing tires. *cb *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | BEAVER FALLS | 15010 | MORROW MOTORS | 724-843-1000 |