2001 KIA SEPHIA Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2001 KIA SEPHIA

9 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#8011121 | June 5, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A BAD SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

#564218 | May 14, 2002

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER SURGE AND THE ENGINE SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEAR DECREASING THE SPEED AND STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *YH

#564218 | February 22, 2002

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER SURGE AND THE ENGINE SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEAR DECREASING THE SPEED AND STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *YH

#8002003 | January 11, 2002

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE STALLING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STALL.*SLC

#755365 | December 10, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

#898466 | October 30, 2001

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND HESITATE, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, REPLACED FUEL PUMP/ CATALYTIC CONVERTER/ RESET CODES, AND CHANGED SPARK PLUGS. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

#898494 | October 30, 2001

WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO BE RESTART AFTER STALLING OUT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC CHANGED IGNITION CABLE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

#891172 | June 25, 2001

WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP, WHEN HE GOES TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE - HE HAS TO TURN THE IGNITION FOUR (4) TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE WILL TURN OVER. THE DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES AND BEEN UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP TO DATE HAS REPLACED AIR FILTERS AND THE FUEL PUMP. *AK

#888749 | May 21, 2001

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON WHENEVER STARTING OR WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND AN APPOINTMENT HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK *SLC

Other 2001 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 14 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 Systemwiring 2 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

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