Tl*the contact owns a 1995 kia sephia. After receiving an oil and filter change, the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood while driving 10 MPH. The contact exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The fire department stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment, but the heat source was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been notified. The current and failure mileages were 125,479. Updated 05/19/08 *bf updated 05/19/08
The worst 1995 Kia Sephia problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes13
- Transmission12
- Engine9
- Body8
- Seat belts8
- Airbags5
- Electrical4
- Fuel system3
- Steering3
- Acceleration2
- Lights2
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Visibility2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Kia Sephia
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Owner notification began december 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 02V216000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Safety belt buckle malfunction
By letter dated august 25, 2002, kia advised the federal safety agency that the subject vehicles will be recalled.specific corrective action to be taken by kia has not been reported to the federal safety agency at this time.the safety recall program has been assigned campaign no. 02v‑216.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Kia Sephia 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the...
- Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear...
- Recall campaign 027 to replace front seat belt buckles. notification letter to dealers. tt
- This bulletin provided information related to recall campaign 027 to replace the front seat belt buckles. tt
- This techinical service bulletin outlines the new sephia remanufactured automatic transmission program. tt
- A/c suction hose. jd
1995 Kia Sephia fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-25 | 30-32 | 24-28 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 26 | 22-23 |
What 1995 Kia Sephia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dashboard is rolling back from the windshield on both driver and passenger sid eof the car. Unable to secure the dashboard.
The dash has several discolored brown.. Looking like burnt spots on it and has completeley come unglued neareast the windshield. The defrosters are rendered useless by this. I complained to a kia dealer and he said I could have a new one put on. But only completely at my expense.
Recall campaign on seat belt buckle. *ts requesting information associated with the recall campaign #(02v‑216) of seat belt buckle assemblies 1995-98 kia sephis and sportage vehicles.
Technical defect in manufacturing. Mr the consumer stated ever since the vehicle was purchased the vehicle made all kinds of noises.
The dashboard curled and lifted from its original position as a result of exposure to direct sunlight. *nlm
Consumer noticed that the dashboard is falling apart, the glue, bolts and plastic cover are all coming apart. Nlm
Driver was not wearing lap portion of safety restraint system. Forces through roll over collision sequence caused mounting bracket for passive restraint latch to fail. For further information, contact officer sedam, chp mait, 559‑444‑2538, report cl-026-02.
Dashboard is starting to roll back away from windshield towards the driver. If standing in front of this vehicle one can see into the control panel. Dealer has been contacted.
Gear shift lever came off in consumers hand as she was shifting from second to first gear, upon examination of the lever, it literally snapped in the middle of the metal, consumer believes the metal used was faulty, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
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Questions about the 1995 Kia Sephia
Is the 1995 Kia Sephia reliable?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1995 Kia Sephia, 10.5 times a typical Sephia model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Kia Sephia?
Brakes, with 13 complaints. Next is transmission (12).
How many recalls does the 1995 Kia Sephia have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Kia Sephia have bad brakes?
The Kia Sephia model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (256 complaints), 1999 (173 complaints) and 2000 (85 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Kia Sephia get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Kia Sephia range from 22 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-25 city and 30-32 highway.
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