1995 Kia Sephia transmission problems

12 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 19%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
7
Manual transmission
2
Manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
1
Manual transmission: floor shift assembly
1
Driveline: constant velocity joint
1
Clutch assembly
1
Axle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Kia Sephia transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Transmission · CO

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

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Transmission · CA

The original clutch was replaced at 20000 miles, then the original transmission was replaced at 60000 miles. Now at 72500 miles both the clutch and transmission are being replaced again, after a total failure.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Body, Brakes · AL

Brakes would squeal. Had trouble stopping/ear windshield keeps popping out bent frame, and transmission has been replaced twice because shaft is crooked.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Jun 3, 1999 · Transmission · TX

When driving at any speed, the shift pattern indicator which is sitting on the tail pipe keeps loosening.

Filed Oct 15, 1998 · Transmission · TX

The cv joints replaced twice by the dealer and now they need to be replaced again, front axle failed.* et

Filed Jul 10, 1998 · Transmission · OR

Automatic transmission stuck in the park position.

Filed Jan 26, 1998 · Electrical, Engine · GA · crash · 4 injuries

Electrical short caused wiring harness to melt /overheat. In addition, transmission slipped out of gear, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident/injuries. Also, intermittent stalling.

Filed Jun 26, 1996 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Windshield wiper control when in intermittent mode will not vary speed.

Filed Oct 26, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed. Tt

Filed Sep 26, 1995 · Transmission · WA

The transmission linkage was loose and dealer tightened . Tt

Questions about the 1995 Kia Sephia transmission

Does the 1995 Kia Sephia have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the transmission of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 19% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Kia Sephia transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Kia Sephia transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Sephia have bad transmission?

The Kia Sephia model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (71 complaints), 1998 (68 complaints) and 2000 (50 complaints).