2000 KIA SEPHIA Fuel System Gasoline Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 2000 KIA SEPHIA
6 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints
NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE. WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM FRAME, MOLDING FELL OFF 4 TIMES DURING FIRST 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. BATTERY REPLACED AFTER ONLY HAVING VEHICLE 2 MONTHS. AIR CONDITION (A/C) FUSE BLEW TWICE FAN FUSE BLEW ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. BACK DOORS STICK SHUT. BACK DOORS HINGES RUSTED AND BENT CAUSING SQUEAKING AND NOT COMPLETELY TO SHUT. TRANS SHIFTS HARD AND SOMETIMES STICKS. ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKED TRANS WAS SHIFTED BY ITSELF. HAD TRANS FLUSHED SEEMS TO BE OK. CAR SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAPE PLAYER MAKES FUNNY NOISES IF USED FOR LONG TIME.GAS MILEAGE HAS BEEN POOR SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. MOLDING TURNED WHITE. CAR HAS HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED TWICE. FUEL SENSOR IN TANK REPLACED THREE TIMES. *LA
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WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IT CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WILL NOT START BACK UP. CONSUMER HAS TO GET IT TOWED EVERY TIME. THEN, IT IS TOWED BACK TO DEALER, YET, DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES HE IS AFRAID THAT HE OR HIS DAUGHTER IS GOING TO GET HURT.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THERE IS SUDDEN ACCELERATION THEN SLOWING DOWN OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES BEING APPLIED. EXPERIENCING FUEL RELATIONS PROBLEMS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FUEL BOX. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY FAILED. *TT
AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT FUEL SYSTEM DID SHUT DOWN, CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND OTHER FUEL TO LEAK OUT. *AK
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CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A FULE SMELL OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN BEING STARTED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM.*JB
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CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A FULE SMELL OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN BEING STARTED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM.*JB
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WHENEVER FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, FUEL WOULD SPIT BACK OUT. THIS HAPPENS BEFORE FUEL TANK IS FULL.*AK *SLC REFERENCED IN RQ03-006
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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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
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
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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