2001 KIA SEPHIA Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 KIA SEPHIA
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
THE SEPHIA WAS HIT AT AN ANGLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER AT ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE AIRBAGS DELOYED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND WIRING IMMEDEATLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CABIN FILLED WITH DUST FROM THE BAGS AND SMOKE. THE POWER WINDOWS DID NOT WORK AT THAT POINT. THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE THE DOOR HANDLE. SOMEONE OPENED THE DOOR TO LET HER OUT. A PASSENGER HAD RECENTLY EXITED THE CAR OR THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DELPOYED AND WENT DOWN SO FAST THAT THE DRIVERS HEAD WAS JERKED BACK AND LET DROP SO THAT IT DID NOT REDUCE THE WHIPLASH SIGNIFACANTLY.*AK
DEALER REPLACED IN THE LAST PAST THREE MONTHS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: IGNITION COIL/FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TWICE/WIRING HARNESS, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HOWEVER, PROBLEMS STILL RECURRED. *AK
Other 2001 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupply
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint