9.9

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

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1999 Kia Sephia transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #3

May 192003

Sephia

  • 594 miles

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

Consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 Kia Sephia. Nar 07/21/2003. Transmission, rear blinkers, brake pads, fuel pump and valve.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

(reported on)

Sephia

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

- Arlington, MA, USA

problem #1

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied they would make noises.the pedal went to floor. Brake pads & rotors needed replacing due to metal to metal noise. Vehicle had died. Mechanic indicated battery was problem & needed to be replaced. Also, transmission gears would not shift properly & needed servicing.

- Kensington, MD, USA

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