10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Kia Sephia electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 132001

Sephia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle would not start intermittently, vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Far Rockaway, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 162001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When driving vehicle would stall for no reason. Have taken vehicle to dealership at least 6 different times for repairs. Mechanic could not locate cause of problem.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #4

Jan 102001

Sephia

  • miles
While driving about 15 mph ngine will die without a prior warning. Problem just like recall for engine stalling.

- Greshan, OR, USA

problem #3

May 281998

Sephia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The check engine light came on and I had transaxle problems getting the car in gear. I also had problems getting keys from ignition switch part took two weeks and was relaced at dealership

- Taneytown, MD, USA

problem #2

May 101999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently the vehicle would not start. Also, dealer has replaced transmission and brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Madison, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 011998

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Ignition system fails intermittently.

- Portland, OR, USA

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