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2000 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2000 KIA SEPHIA

11 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#8021311 |
CONSUMER STATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SEPARATED, WHICH EMITTED FUMES AND CAUSED A RATTLE NOISE.MR *JB
#767613 |
THE BRAKES HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE PURCAHSED. RESULTING IN FREQUENT REPAIR, INCONVENIENCE, SAFETY CONCERNS AND OTHER PROBLEMS. WAS TOLD TODAY BY A BRAKE SPECIALIST THAT THE REASON WHY THE FRONT BRAKES KEEP WEARING FAST IS THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT WORK. NLM
#762815 |
DAUGHTER DRIVE CAR IN HOSPITAL 05/12/02 AND 06/06/02 FROM FUEL LEAK BACK INTO CAR, CAUSING HER TO PASSOUT, DIZZINESS,/ NAUSEA/ VOMTING AND DIFFCULT IN BREATHING AND HEADACHE. *AK
#563082 |
EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTER PIPE SPLIT AT SEAMS AND CRACKED CAUSING NOISE. REPLACED CENTER PIPE.
#8009491 |
OBD-2 MALFUNCTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. EMISSION WAS INSPECTED AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#8007808 |
CONSUMER STATED THE SILENCER NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RUSTING OUT. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD REPAIRED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NLM BRAKES, ROTORS AND PADS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *YH
#563082 |
EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTER PIPE SPLIT AT SEAMS AND CRACKED CAUSING NOISE. REPLACED CENTER PIPE.
#753038 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#9004157 |
1. DRIVING CAR AND A PIECE OF EXHAUST FELL OFF 2. NUMEROUS TIMES CAR WOULD NOT START. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. 3. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON IT ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY.
#730734 |
10 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, SOMETIMES NOT ALL THE TIME. HAVE LEMON LAW ARRBITRATION HEARING COMING ON THE 12TH OF SEPT 2000. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING WITH VERY LITTLE INPUT FROM THE FACTORY OR DEALER. EACH TIME EXCEPT FOR FINAL REPAIR ORDER UNDER LEMON LAW, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS, WHICH IS ONGOING AS OF THIS DATE. VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL CLEARLY STATES THAT PROLONGED DRIVING WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH COULD EFFECT DRIVEABILITY/AND OR FUEL ECONOMY. DEALER AND KIA MOTORS ARE VERY EVASIVE ON SUBJECT. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTE IS TO MAKE ANY FUTURE BUYERS OF KIA PRODUCTS ON GUARD, AN POSSIBLY GATHER OTHER VICTIMS OF THE KIA CORP FOR A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT.
#730734 |
10 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, SOMETIMES NOT ALL THE TIME. HAVE LEMON LAW ARRBITRATION HEARING COMING ON THE 12TH OF SEPT 2000. THIS PROBLEM IS ON GOING WITH VERY LITTLE INPUT FROM THE FACTORY OR DEALER. EACH TIME EXCEPT FOR FINAL REPAIR ORDER UNDER LEMON LAW, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS, WHICH IS ONGOING AS OF THIS DATE. VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL CLEARLY STATES THAT PROLONGED DRIVING WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH COULD EFFECT DRIVEABILITY/AND OR FUEL ECONOMY. DEALER AND KIA MOTORS ARE VERY EVASIVE ON SUBJECT. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTE IS TO MAKE ANY FUTURE BUYERS OF KIA PRODUCTS ON GUARD, AN POSSIBLY GATHER OTHER VICTIMS OF THE KIA CORP FOR A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT.

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 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 Engine And Engine Cooling 4 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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