1999 KIA SEPHIA Structure Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1999 KIA SEPHIA
7 structure 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
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
1) AIR CONDITIONER HOSES DEFECTIVE AND WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE 2) CAR RATTLES AND MAKES NOISE COMING FROM TRUNK AREA, TAKEN TO DEALER REPEATEDLY WITHOUT ANY IDEA OF HOW TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM 3) CAR WOULD LOOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND AT DANGEROUS TIMES, TOOK TO DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE THE CAR FAILED COMPLETELY AND THEY WERE FINALLY ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM 4) REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STICKS AND RATTLES, TAKEN TO DEALER UN-REPAIRABLE 5) REAR DOOR LOOK DOES NOT WORK, TAKEN TO DEALER REPAIRED BUT NOW IT DOESN'T WORK YET AGAIN 6) ENGINE LIGHT ON, TOLD BY DEALER THE GAS CAP WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH 7) POWER LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE AT INTERVALS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR 8) ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING, NO IDEA WHAT PROBLEM IS THIS TIME CONTACTED KIA AND ASKED TO SPEAK TO FIELD REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT KIA COULD DO NOTHING TO ASSIST OWNER IN...
1999 KIA SEPHIA DASHBOARD HAS BECOME DETACHED FROM WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MEETS. *MR THIS PROBLEM HAD CONTINUED TO GET WORST. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A MOTORIZED NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHER KIA VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *SC
THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE WINDSHIELD, PREVENTING THE DEFROSTER FROM CIRCULATING TO THE WINDSHIELD. MANUFACTURER STATES THEY CAN NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER.*AK *TC
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DEALER REPLACED 4 BRAKES/FLEX PLATE/ SPEAKERS3/POWSTEERPUMP/ 2X GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLEY/ ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. *AK
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CONSUMER FEELS THE VEHICLE IS CONTRUCTED OF CHEAP/WEAK METAL AND UNSAFE. *MJS
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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
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DURING THE RAIN THE VEHICLE LEAKS. YH
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
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 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