1997 KIA SEPHIA Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Issues in the 1997 KIA SEPHIA

6 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Complaints

#10133360 | August 18, 2005

DT: CONSUMER OWNS 1997 KIA SEPHIA. SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD. THE VENTS FOR THE DEFROSTER FELL OFF, AND THE DASHBOARD WAS BROWN, WHICH BEGAN AS A SMALL SPOT AND GREW TO COVER THE WHOLE DASHBOARD. SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DASHBOARD FALLING APART MIGHT SOMEHOW AFFECT THE AIRBAGS. SHE SAYS THAT THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM DASH, SMELL HAS BEEN THERE SINCE SHE PURCHASED VEHICLE. SHE DID PURCHASE VEHICLE NEW.*AK

#883629 | March 21, 2001

DASHBOARD HAS COME APART. ALSO, SEALS AROUND AIRBAG ON PASSENGER'S SIDE HAS LIFTED UP, EXPOSING PARTS UNDERNEATH. HEATER VENT ON DASH HAS CRACKED, CAUSING HEATER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.*AK

#863221 | June 7, 2000

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BATTERY FAILURE; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED FAULTY BATTERY ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO, AND PROBLEM ENGINE HESITATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT RIGHT AFTER LEASING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE RADIO WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SQUEEKING IN THE REAR END WHEN TURNING. THE HEATER MALFUNCTIONED. THE LEFT REAR STRUT ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING KNOCKING NOISE AT RIGHT REAR. THE O-RING FAILED CAUSEING THE DISTRIBUTOR LEAK AND THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *YH

#826821 | February 17, 1999

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO WORK. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HEATER MAKES NOISES WHEN TURNED ON. ALSO, AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. NEW TIRES WORE UNEVEN & WORE OUT BEFORE 12,000 MILES. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

#543054 | December 18, 1998

AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING SYSTEM FAILED.

#536034 | November 27, 1998

WINDOWS CONTINUALLY FOGGING UP WITH INEFFICIENT DEFOGGING SYSTEM RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 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

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