1998 KIA SEPHIA Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1998 KIA SEPHIA

7 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
2
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints

#10008130 |
THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS. I FEEL THIS SHOULDNOT HAPPEN SO CLOSE TOGETHER AND THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSING IT IN THE MANUFACTURING.*JB
#8018359 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING 10MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD.*AK
#8014890 | Fire
A FIRE STARTED FROM MAIN WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH WHICH LED TO FUSE RECPTICLE UNDER HOOD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED, THE AIR BAG, THE RADIO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, THE COOLING FAN AND THE A/C FAILED. THIS PROBLEM REOCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. TAIL LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, HEAD LIGHTS, STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR ALSO FAILED AS THE RESULT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *YH
#758623 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, WENT TO STOP & HAD NO BRAKES. PULLED UP ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, LOOKED IN REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE ALL OVER. PULLED OVER & GOT OUT QUICKLY. OPENED PASEINGER DOOR TO GET BELONGINGS & NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CALLED 911. CAR WAS BURNING TREMENDOUSLY. A TOTAL LOSS. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, AND GOT OUT SAFELY. THIS HAPPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHAT A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY FOR A 17 YR. OLD.*AK
#886541 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. STOPPED VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT UNDERHOOD FIRE, AND WAS TOTALLED. *AK *JB
#858375 | Crash Fire
WHILE DRIVING WIRES UNDERHOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#718379 | Crash
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES ALSO ROTORS FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, GLOVEBOX,WIRING HARNESS, MANY OTHER THINGS TOO... COULD HAVE LOST MY 2 OF MY GRANDSONS IN THE ACCIDENT... ARE WE GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS??? I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

Other 1998 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas

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 Electrical Systemignition 23 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 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
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