1997 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 KIA SEPHIA
8 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER. DEALER INDICATED AND PERFORMED A TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC WHICH MADE IT A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *NLM PH *JB
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AT RANDOM THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO START, ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT LOCK WITH THE KEY REMOVED.*JB
PERSISTANT OIL LEAK FROM AROUND OIL FILTER. MECHANICS UNABLE TO FIND ANY OTHER REASON FOR LEAK OTHER THAN MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN PLACE WHERE OIL FILTER SCREWS INTO ENGINE. MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE ATTESTED TO THIS BEING AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH KIA VEHICLES. *AK
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REAR MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FAILED.
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WARPED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS/ INTERMITTENT STALLING. REPLACED STARTER/BATTERY/THROTTLE BODY/STARTER MOTOR AND ADJUSTED TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN. *AK
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NOISE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LIFTERS.
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ENGINE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD TO BE REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER. *AK
Other 1997 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
33 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
21 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Structure
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
8 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint