10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 31
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
970 miles

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1999 Kia Sephia engine problems

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #27

Jan 152001

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer never had a problem with engine until recall 99V318000. Since then vehicle will stall, then regain power. Dealer cannot remedy situation.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #26

Feb 182001

Sephia

  • miles
This 3rd time engine lights, I went to Kia dealer, got it fix and got proof if you help solve this problem. If you look at my receipts you believe how many times I went back for this car. The car has been stalling and starting funny. This car is not running properly. The first time with car would stalling wouldn't go up hill and the engine light come on. The second time car stalled again and caught on fire and went up in smoke. The mechanic said it was the wiring need to be replaced and that the car was running on one vaul. That everything in that section has been burn. And after that the car wouldn't start or say a word. And I was in the middle of the street when it happen. How can 1999 be so much trouble. The third time engine light comes on again. What is it this time. Please this car is harzard it been trouble that day I brought it. Please contact me or fax or email. Anything for advice.

- Lancaster, VA, USA

problem #25

Nov 151999

Sephia

  • miles
The car gave me trouble they day I brought it!!!!! every month or every two months something goes wrong in it. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Lancaster, VA, USA

problem #24

Jan 042000

Sephia

  • miles

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

This car is clearly a lemon. No safety defect listed.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #23

Oct 011999

Sephia

  • miles
This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with Kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' Your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: P185/65R14)

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #22

Oct 201999

Sephia

  • miles
Engine was replaced at 3062 brakes have been checked by a Kia rep and I was told "breaks are not ment to stop the car only slow it down "

- Manville, NJ, USA

problem #21

Oct 201999

Sephia

  • miles

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

Engine was replaced at 3062 brakes have been checked by a Kia rep and I was told "breaks are not ment to stop the car only slow it down "

- Manville, NJ, USA

problem #20

May 042000

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with hesitation / lack of acceleration/ stalling.vehicle had been to two different dealer shops on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide further details.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #19

Jan 181999

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall 99V318 000/engine stalling: Recall notice received and taken to dealer for repairs. Repairs were done. Vehicle was taken back on several occasions, and problem still occurring. Also vehicle was involved in an accident because of this defect. Asking NHTSA help in this matter.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #18

Nov 191999

Sephia

  • miles
Recalls 99V271 000/windshield wiper linkage and 99V318 000/engine stalling. Both recall notices were received by consumer, and was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. Was informed by dealer that they were placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted when their names come up. Contacted dealer on several other occasions, and now they misplaced the list. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #17

Mar 062000

Sephia

  • miles

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

Consumer was traveling 55mph, and upon approaching the toll booth, vehicle just cut off. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealership stated that the engine parts were no good, and the engine caught on fire.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #16

Mar 282000

Sephia

  • miles
While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. Consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. Also, gas was leaking everywhere.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #15

Mar 202000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
NHTSA recall 99V318000 and manufacturer's recall 99V318000/ engine stalling. Not able to do the recall repairs because they are waiting on carpet to come in. On entire inside of vehicle the carpet is coming undone.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #14

Mar 132000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Recall 99V318/ engine stalling. Dealer's next available appointment is on 3/21/2000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #13

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall 99V318/engine stalling. Parts were not available, as of 3-16-2000 parts are still not available.

- North Johnston, SC, USA

problem #12

Sep 011999

Sephia

  • miles
Ongoing /intermittent stalling on 4-5 occasions. Also, a faulty water pump was replaced.. dealer notified.

- Morrow, GA, USA

problem #11

Jan 312000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Recall # 99V318000 Kia/engine stalling (304/C305) consumer has contacted dealerhip every week since December 29, 1999. Consumer was not able to set up an appointment to service vehicle because no parts were availble. Consumer was told that parts should be available by March, 2000.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #10

Dec 231999

Sephia

  • miles
Received notice #99V31800. Contacted dealership. Day before appointment was informed by dealer no parts available. Do not know when parts would become available. Contacted mfg & given same information as dealership.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 272000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls out without warning at any given occasion. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 202000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99V318000 on several occasions. Dealer stated no parts were available.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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