1999 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1999 KIA SEPHIA

6 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#879651 | February 2, 2001 Fire

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE . DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL INJECTION HARNESS/ COOLING SYSTEM, AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS.*AK

#737172 | December 13, 2000

THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING OR HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR ARE AS FOLLOWS, COOLING SYSTEM HAS COMPLETLY FROZE UP, WATER LEAK INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDER DASH, MOLDING AROUND THE DOORS REPLACED, 4 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED, WARPED ROTORS WHICH HAVE ALSO WORN THE BRAKE PADS. AND I JUST RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY VALVES, WHICH I AM HOPING WILL STOP THE GAS FROM POURING OUT OF THE CAR ONTO ME WHEN I AM REFUELING. THIS CAR IS NOT ROAD WORTHY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER THEY BOTH JUST POINT THE FINGER AT ONE ANOTHER, WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I EXPECTED IT TO RUN. *AK

#875141 | November 17, 2000 Fire

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, VEHICLE OVERHEATED & OVERDRIVE WOULD BLINK ON/OFF. GROUND WIRE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED,BUT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING, FILED A LAWSUIT. WARRANTY WAS NOT UP ON VEHICLE.*AK

#857545 | February 25, 2000

ONGOING /INTERMITTENT STALLING ON 4-5 OCCASIONS. ALSO, A FAULTY WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED.. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

#851472 | October 21, 1999

CONSUMER STATED VECHICLE WAS DEFECTED WHEN SHE PURCHASED IT ON SEP 11 1999 . CONSUMER TOOK IT BACK ON SEP 13 1999 BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HER VECHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. PEDALS WENT ALLTHE DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO VECHICLE OVERHEATED. ALSO, FRONT GRILL /WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND GAS GAUGE HAD TO B EREPLACED, AND I STILL DON'T WORK . AT THIS TIME THE CONSUMER HAS REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH THE LEMON LAW. HER CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP WAITING FOR A PART. *AK

#712714 | October 3, 1999

ELECTRIC COOLING FAN BLEW FUSE - CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT WHILE IT WAS PARKED - DEALER REPLACED FAN STATING THAT IT APPEARED TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE - ??????

Other 1999 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 67 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 63 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 51 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 37 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 34 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 25 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 24 complaints Electrical System 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 14 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 14 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 10 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 7 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 7 complaints Structure 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 6 complaints Steering 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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