1998 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems
14 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 1998 KIA SEPHIA
14 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints
#562408
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THE VEHICLES EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOISEY. NLM
#744604
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I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD VARIABLE THINGS, SUCH AS THE PROBLEM IS FIXED WE NOW HAVE HONDA BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE, TO IT'S NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT THE WAY YOU DRIVE AFTER JUST HAVING THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED 2000 MILES AGO 2 TIMES IN A ROW.*AK
I ALSO HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES FOR THE SME PROBLEM. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON 02/06/99 TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEY FOUND CODE PO 440 FOR EVAP EMISSIONS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION THEY FOUND HOSE THAT RUBBED AGAINST BRACKET CREATED LEAK 02/27/99 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN AND SMELL GAS FUMES FOUND ENGINE SURGES AND HARD TO START PERFORMED G300 GROUND WIRE REPAIR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT TO CORRECT PROBLEM 03/15/99 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN CODE PO172 REPLACED DEFECTIVE MASS AIR FLOW METER SOLENOID VALVE DURING ROAD TEST ENGINE MISFIRE #3 SPARK PLUG FOULED REPLACED PLUGS 03/10/99 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN CODES PO270,P1505,PO0300 INJECTOR CIRCUIT TO LOW , RANDOM MISFIRE THEY FOUND EGIHARNESS WAS CUT AND PINCED GOING THROUGH FIREWALL REPLACED ECI HARNESS & CONTROL UNIT CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER CHECK OVER FOUND NO POWER TO STARTER SOLENOID. FOUND...
#725275
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#721576
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SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT.
#721576
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SLIDING DOOR KEEPS AJAR, AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME SON. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY IF I GO 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THAT THE CAR MAKES A TERRIBLE BUZZING SOUND. I AHVE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK AND THE BRAKES REPLACED ALREADY ONCE AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT.
#719814
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SINCE THE TIME THAT I HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN FALLING APART. THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHUTTING DOWN OR IT JUST WON'T START. AT THIS PRESENT TIME MY CAR IS SITTTING AT STONEMOUNTAIN KIA WHEREAS IT IS IN NEED A THIRD BATTERY ALL WITHIN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME. EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW THE DANGEROUS HISTORY OF THIS CAR THAT I PURCHASED NEW, THEY CONTINUALLY RETURN THE CAR TO ME WITHOUT DOING A SAFETY CHECK. I HAVE HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THEIR LOCATION SEVERAL TIMES IN THE SAME WEEK BECAUSE THEY HAVE FELLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ONCE AGAIN MY CAR IS CONTINUALLY SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT ARE CONTINUING TO GROW WORST. THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THE DRIVESHAFT IS ALWAYS STICKING IN THE GEARS. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUALLY BLINK AND STAY ON FOR PERIODS AT A TIME. THE EXHAUST STILL MAKING...
#717812
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LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM. TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A SPLIT WELD AND WOULD COST $285 TO REPAIR. NO OFFER TO FIX AS A DEFECTIVE PART. THIS AUTO HAS NUMEROUS SERIOUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKES, ROTORS, WIPERS, FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK
#549002
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST LEAK. NLM
#549004
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST LEAKAGE. NLM
#549005
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EXHAUST SYSTEM MAKING NOISE. NLM
#711645
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OH SIRS, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE PARTS/COMPONENTS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS FAILED.
#543752
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SILENCER SPLIT OPEN.
#830500
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FRONT AXLE MADE A NOISE DUE TO A WRONG SIZE OF THE AXLE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. AXLE AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, SPITS GAS BACK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK *ML
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Electrical Systemignition
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Electrical System
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
15 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Structurebodydoor
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
12 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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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
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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
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5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
4 complaints
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4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
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4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
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Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
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3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
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3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
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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
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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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