1998 KIA SEPHIA Electrical Systemignition Problems
23 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 KIA SEPHIA
23 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
#742422
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THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS HARD STARTING AT TIMES, EVEN RIGHT AFTER I GOT A TUNE UP FROM THE DEALER. GLOVEBOX HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BECAUSE THE CLOSING MECHANISM JAMS AND WILL NOT OPEN. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED, SHIFTS ROUGHLY SINCE NEW. THE BRAKES GRIND CONSTANTLY, DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS, THEN REPLACED BRAKE PADS AFTER THAT, NOW GRINDING AGAIN. *AK
#740713
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I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED W/42K MILES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TPS SINCE 2MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE KIA REPAIR SHOP 8 TIMES AND HAVE SPENT OVER $1500.00 IN REPAIRS, TOWING AND RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES. IT HAS HAD A NEW COMPUTER, NEW SENSORS, NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND NEW CIRCUIT CONNECTORS INSTALLED, IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE FUEL RELATED SAFETY RECALL PARTS. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO MY WORST ENEMY. KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE IS CLUELESS---THIS MAKE AND MODEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED COMPLETELY! I AM IN THE PROCESS OF FILING LEMON LAW AND AM COMPLETELY DISGUSTED WITH THIS CAR, AS WELL AS THE COMPANY.
#715746
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#549000
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SLOW START. NLM
#549001
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549003
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SLOW START OR WOULD NOT START AT ALL. NLM
#549004
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549007
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549014
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SLOW START (COLD START). NLM
#549015
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VEHICLE WONT START. NLM
#549017
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549018
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549021
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549022
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549023
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549024
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549025
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#549026
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
#715088
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I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1998. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO NOTIFIED KIA AND THEY HAVE BEEN NO HELP TO ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#713110
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HAS BEEN IN 17 TIMES AND STILL NEED BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK !!MANUFACTOR REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY.
#711645
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OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.
#705655
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WE HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES AND THE DRUMS ONCE. THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND TAKING OFF. VARIOUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING MINOR PROBLEMS, SEAT CUSHION , LIGHTER, A/C, GAS SPEWING BACK OUT OF TANK ETC. OUR MAJOR CONCERN IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH STARTED SIX WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE AND HASN'T ENDED YET. THE KIA REPRESENTATIVE IS UNCOOPERATIVE.
#543752
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IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUGS FAILED.
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
76 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
68 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
67 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
57 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
46 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
37 complaints
Unknown Or Other
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
25 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
21 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
20 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
18 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
16 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
15 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
14 complaints
Structurebodydoor
14 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
13 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
12 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
9 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
8 complaints
Fuel System Other
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
7 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Aircontrols
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint