5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,929 miles

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1999 Kia Sephia body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 142005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 78,000 miles

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

1) air conditioner hoses defective and will not hold charge 2) car rattles and makes noise coming from trunk area, taken to dealer repeatedly without any idea of how to remedy the problem 3) car would loose power without warning and at dangerous times, took to dealer 3 times before the car failed completely and they were finally able to fix the problem 4) rear drivers side window sticks and rattles, taken to dealer un-repairable 5) rear door look does not work, taken to dealer repaired but now it doesn't work yet again 6) engine light on, told by dealer the gas cap wasn't tight enough 7) power locks open and close at intervals while driving the car 8) engine light blinking, no idea what problem is this time contacted Kia and asked to speak to field representative and was told that Kia could do nothing to assist owner in fixing owner. This car is a money pit and do not recommend to anyone to buy a Kia under any circumstances.

- Cotati, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 012005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • miles
1999 Kia Sephia dashboard has become detached from where the windshield meets. This problem had continued to get worst. While the vehicle was in motion, a motorized noise was heard coming from the passenger side airbag. The consumer was aware of other Kia vehicles experiencing this same problem. The consumer was informed that her vehicle would not be repaired because the warranty had expired.

- Pikeville, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 132004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,500 miles
The dashboard is separating from the windshield, preventing the defroster from circulating to the windshield. Manufacturer states they can not assist the consumer.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles

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

Dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2X gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission.

- Arlington, MA, USA

problem #3

Jan 072000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer feels the vehicle is contructed of cheap/weak metal and unsafe.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

Sep 121999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on Sep 11 1999. Consumer took it back on Sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to B ereplaced, and I still don't work. At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.

- Virgina, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 181999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
During the rain the vehicle leaks.

- Lauderhill, FL, USA

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