1998 KIA SEPHIA Structurebodydoor Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoor Issues in the 1998 KIA SEPHIA

14 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

14
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebodydoor Complaints

#562408 |
THE WINDOW SEAL IS FAULTY CAUSING RAIN TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR, THE WEAHTERSTRIP ON THE RIGHT REAR DOOR IS DISTORTED. NLM
#561722 |
CONSUMER STATES SHE NOW HAS A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE, DUE TO THE REPAIR SHOP LOCKING THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK IS BROKEN.*JB
#877879 |
VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES FOR DRIVER'S DOOR REPAIRS. DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WILL FLY OPEN. OTHER TIMES CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AT ALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAL + LUBRICATED SEAL.*AK
#876173 |
SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE DURING COLD WEATHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR SO. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FAILURES SINCE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 3500 MILES. MOLDING ON THE DOORS FELL OFF AND WAS REPLACED. TAILPIPE WAS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES. *SLC
#732876 | Crash
BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )
#550020 |
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM
#782572 |
DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM
#782573 |
THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM
#869138 |
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES.*AK IN ADDITION HEATER CORE, ALTERNATOR, STARTER,SPARK PLUGS, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WEATHER STRIPS FAILED. *YH
#550020 |
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM
#715783 |
FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES, DASH BOARD WIRE HARNESS FAILURE CAUSING DASH BOARD DISPLAYS, STARTER WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PAINT RUBBING OFF AND BLISTERING, LOWED NOISES/VIBRATION UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITTIONS,, POOR GAS MILAGE, FAULTY GAS GUAGE, BROKEN RIGHT REAR SPEAKER, BACK RIGHT DOOR WEATHER GASKET FALLING OFF FOR THE THIRD TIME, SLOPP STEERING RESPONCE DURING QUICK TURNS
#549014 |
MOLDING IS DEFORMED AT REAR DOOR. NLM
#782572 |
DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM
#782573 |
THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM

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 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
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