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2000 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2000 KIA SEPHIA

4 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10332295 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE ENGINE WOULD RACE FIRST AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER CHANGED THE SENSORS FOR THE LIGHTS. HOWEVER, THE OVER DRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 162,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 162,384. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
#10103336 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER STATED, THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN " WAS DONE TO THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK
#10062857 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TWICE PRIOR TO VEHICLE STALLING. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE THE REASON WHY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
#561293 |
THE VEHICLE LEAPS FORWARD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LEVER POPPED FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE RUNNING ON 2 OR 3 CYLINDERS INSTEAD OF 4, THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PROPERLY DURING THESE EPISODES OF PROBLEMS, THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.

Other 2000 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 36 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint
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