Vehicle Safety Data

1999 KIA SEPHIA Power Train Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 1999 KIA SEPHIA

4 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#10159458 |
1999 SEPHIA BRAKES, TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE EXHAUST SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TS THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINE THAT THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE CENTERPIPE OF THE EXHAUST WHICH CAUSED IT TO BE LOUD. THE PART IS A PIECE OF FLEXIBLE HOUSING. THE PART COULD NOT BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY BUT THE CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE THE ENTIRE PIPE. THE PART WAS REPLACED BUT SPLIT AGAIN THREE MORE TIMES. *NM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND GAS LEAKAGE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
#10024509 |
THE VEHICLE HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND PROBLEMS. WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT FUEL IN THE VEHICLE IT LEAKED OUT. WHEN IT DID HIT SHE HAD TO PLAY AROUND WITH IT, UNTIL THE NOZZLE WAS IN THE TANK JUST RIGHT, THEN IT WOULD TAKE THE FUEL. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, AND ROTORS WEARING OUT TOO QUICKLY AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST 10 TIMES AND NEEDED TO BE RETURNED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. *AK THE FUEL TANK PROBLEM HAD BEEN WORKED ON FOUR TIMES AND STILL WAS NOT FIXED. THERE WERE GEAR SHIFT PROBLEMS WHERE THE SHIFTER WOULD STICK, MULTIPLE WIRING CONSOLE LIGHT PROBLEMS, THE WIPER BLADE LINKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE BLADE TO COME APART. *SCC *JB REFERENCED IN RQ03-006
#549207 |
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 500 MILES. MJS
#549207 |
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 500 MILES. MJS

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 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 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 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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