1998 KIA SEPHIA Structurebodydoor Problems
14 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
BRAKES,LIGHTS,SEATS,BATTERY,AIRBAGS,ODOMETER,LEAKS,AIRCONDITION,LEFTDOORHANDLE (TIRESIZE: 14`)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 14` )
#550020
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THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM
#782572
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DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM
#782573
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THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM
#869138
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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
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THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE OUTER HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE. NLM
#715783
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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
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MOLDING IS DEFORMED AT REAR DOOR. NLM
#782572
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DOOR SEAL FAILED. NLM
#782573
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THE DOOR SEALS FAILED ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER THE CAR. NLM
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
68 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
67 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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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