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Major Problems with Kia Sephia - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Sephia model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Sephia. Older Sephia vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Kia Sephia problems by years

2001 107 2000 265 1999 428

Worst Kia Sephia Problems

AIR BAGS
1999 Kia Sephia November 27, 2000 Victims: 9

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, 9 people were injured in accident. *slc

FRONTAL
2001 Kia Sephia March 28, 2009 Victims: 3

On march 28, 2009, my daughter was a passenger in a 2001 kia sephia that lost control in the rain doing about 50 mph, went down an embankment & ravine on its side, started to overturn, when it slammed into a tree. the roof on this car then collapsed onto my daughters head causing such severe head trauma and swelling in her brain, along with many many other injuries that she did not survive the crash. why did this happen? the airbags did not deploy! ! ! how many different areas of the car need to be ...

FRONTAL
2000 Kia Sephia June 25, 2004 Victims: 3

While driving at 35 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. *ak *sc *jb

What is the most common problem with Kia Sephia?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Sephia relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sephia years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 97 DISC 77 GASOLINE 76 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 60 FRONTAL 59 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 55 ROTOR 46 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 32 ENGINE 29 AIR BAGS 28 TANK ASSEMBLY 24 LATCH 22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 19 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 18 DOOR 17 AIR CONDITIONER 16 STRUCTURE 16 EXHAUST SYSTEM 16 FRONT UNDERHOOD 16 FUEL PUMP 15 WIRING 14 IGNITION 14 SUSPENSION 12 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11 COOLING SYSTEM 11 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 11 SEAT BELTS 10 MASTER CYLINDER 10 HORN 10 WINDSHIELD 9 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 9 FRONT 9 PADS 9 SEATS 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 DRUM 8 BODY 7 STEERING 7 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 7 TIRES 7 MODULE 7 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 7 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 7 EQUIPMENT 6 POWER TRAIN 6 RETRACTOR 6 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6 HEADLIGHTS 6 ANCHORAGE 6 SWITCH 6 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 6 STARTER ASSEMBLY 6 VISIBILITY 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 EMISSION CONTROL 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 5 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 TURN SIGNAL 5 PARKING BRAKE 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 TREAD/BELT 4 RECLINER 4 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 RACK AND PINION 4 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 4 INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 FRONT 3 CONVENTIONAL 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 REAR/OTHER 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 FAN 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 3 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 3 FLASHER UNIT 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 DELIVERY 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 MECHANICAL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 HEATER CORE 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 SHOES/LININGS 2 REAR 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 LINKAGE AND CABLE 2 SIDEWALL 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 MOTOR 2 LINKAGES 2 DRUM 2 WHEEL CYLINDERS 2 PUMP 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 TRUNK LID 2 UPPER BALL JOINT 2 ROTOR 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 STORAGE 1 INJECTORS 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 VACUUM 1 ELECTRICAL 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 RELAY 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 SEAL 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 LOWER ARM 1 COLUMN 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 UPPER ARM 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 HUB 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SUPPLY 1 ANTILOCK 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 PADS 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 UNIT 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 LINKAGES 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2001 57 2000 88 1999 184
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