1998 KIA SEPHIA Suspension Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1998 KIA SEPHIA
10 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
I WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 7TH, AT 10:30 AM WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE MASS PIKE RT. 90 FRAMINGHAM, MASS. I THOUGHT MY KIA SEHPIA WAS IN ACCELENT CONDITION, BUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN STARTED SHAKING AND I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. I TRIED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE BUT COULD NOT CONTROL THE STEERING. THE CAR SCREECHED AND WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. TO MY IMMEDIATE RIGHT WAS A LARGE RYDER RENTAL TRUCK, I BRACED MYSELF AND HIT THE LEFT FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE REST IS A BLUR, I SPUN AROUND AND THE REAR OF MY CAR HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND I FORTUNATELY STOPPED IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE. IT HAPPENED SO FAST, BUT WHAT IS MOST UPSETTING, I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I'M NOT SURE IF IT...
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HOOD RELEASED AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH BLOCKED VISION OF DRIVER, CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAUSE SEVERE VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY, THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK BRAKES WOULD VIBRATE AND WERE NOISY, REQUESTED REAR BRAKES BE CLEANED LUBED, DEALER FOUND ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN AND EXCESSIVE DUST IN REAR BRAKES, NUMEROUS ENGINE PROBLEMS SUCH AS COOLING FAN RUMBLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE STALL, BURNING SMELL, BELT SQUEAKS, ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE, FAN BLADE, PLUG WIRES AND COIL BOOTS, VALVE COVER GASKET WERE REPLACED, EVAPORATOR WAS REPLACED AND RECHARGED, MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING IGNITION SWITCH, STARTER, ALTERNATOR, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, BATTERY TERMINAL, AND BULB FAILURE, DEALER HAS ALSO FOUND CORROSION, POOR CONNECTIONS AND LOW VOLTAGE, CONSUMER STATES NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH SHIFTER, HARSH SHIFTS AND CLUNKS, DEALER REPLACED OLD...
WHILE DRIVING ON OLD ROUTE 50 ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP, AND HIT VEHICLE BROADSIDE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN ON ALL THE TIME. ALSO, HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 OR 6 TIMES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. ALSO, DONE AN ALIGNMENT. *AK
#550293
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VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM
#718002
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VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO TIRES. *MJS
#548995
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STEERING WHEEL SHAKES/SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKING. NLM
#852093
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THE POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP & DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED SECURELY. THE WINDOWS FAIL TO REMAIN CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE SHAKES. THE TIRE MOULDING & THE TRIM IS PEELING OFF. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE STOPS, IT WOULD TO BE JUMP STARTED, CONSTANTLY. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER TO REPAIR PROBLEMS. *AK
#851965
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WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND VIBRATING. PULLED OVER. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE GARAGE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
#851970
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WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS,AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL PULL TO EITHER SIDE, AND THERE IS STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#828258
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VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND CONDITION CANNOT BE RESOLVED. MANUFACTURER ALSO NOTIFIED. *AK
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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
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
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