10.0

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

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1999 Kia Sephia transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #9

Sep 272002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles

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

Consumer states there have been nothing but problems with this vehicle since the first year of purchase. Vehicle needs a third transmission, the last incident consumer could not get the vehicle to go in reverse, causing someone to rearend her.

- Monteca, CA, USA

problem #8

May 012002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer stated vehicle would go in reverse and not go in drive. This happen on two occasions. Dealer contacted.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

problem #7

Oct 042000

Sephia

  • miles
Dealer stated vehicle could possibly have transmission problems due to noises, consumer stated vehicle made noise at start up and while backing up.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

May 292001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

The trandmission pops out of reverse and fifth gear. Nlm

- Lafayette, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jan 172000

Sephia

  • miles
Transmission replaced two times and is experiencing problems again.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #4

Jan 172000

Sephia

  • miles
Transmission replaced two times and is experiencing problems again.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #3

Nov 011999

Sephia

  • miles

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

The switch block under the seat was messed up had to be ficked so car would start. Was low on transmission fluid 3 days after buying car. Transmission went out after 6500 miles. The rotors began squelling at about 5000 miles hard to stop sometimes locks up sometimes keeps rolling......rotors and pads replaced and still keeps acting

- Beckley, WV, USA

problem #2

Jan 232000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When trying to stop the vehicle there is a horrible vibration. It is very hard to control and stop the vehicle while braking. Our gas tank will not take in gas. The tank could be completely empty and it will take a dollar's worth of gas, then gas will start spewing out all over. Our car dealer said he doesn't know what it could be and hasn't heard anything from Kia about this being a problem. (it isn't the gas gauge.) the air bag light came on and stayed. We got this fixed and haven't had problems with this again. Also, we have a manuel transmission. We have had trouble with it kicking out of gear. We could be going down a highway and it will kick out of fifth gear. It does its own thing. We have had this vehicle since August and it has been nothing but problems. My wife and I no longer trust this car and this is the only vehicle we have to rely on. We also have gotten 2 recall notices from Kia. One for the wipers, they can fly off at any given time and for the fuel pump being improperly installed. We contacted our dealer and they said they are waiting for Kia to send them more parts, until then we must wait to bring our car in to be checked out. We have been waiting.

- Millville, NJ, USA

problem #1

Sep 251999

Sephia

  • miles
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern Dodge and Kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ mph. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a Kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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