1996 Kia Sephia body problems

12 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frame and members
3
Body: door
3
Body: bumpers
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sephia body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Body · 56,000 miles · FL

I purchased a 1996 kia sephia and have the same problam as alot of other owners. The dashboard is lifting and peeling away from the frame.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Body · 66,000 miles · NC

It is unbelieveable that there is no recall on the dashboards for kia vehicles. I own a kia sephia and it seems like the dashboard cracks and peels off. I have seen other models and it faces the same problems. Matter of fact I visited kia dealerships and there is no warranty on this items. The dealerships also mentioned that they have alot of complaints on that same issue. I strongly believe that there must be a recall on this issues.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Body · 20,000 miles · CA

Dashboard is separating from the frame of the interior of the vehicle. Dealer has examined the vehicle on four occasions, and was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Body, Visibility · 17,000 miles · GA

The dashboard is rising and the defroster doesn't work, causing poor visibility to the driver. *ak

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Body · MD

Consumer states that dashboard is peeling off from the car's foundation.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Body · TX

The dash board buckled to the point where the consumer had to cut off portions of it. The consumer was concerned it may affect the performance of the air bag.

Filed Dec 6, 2001 · Body · FL

The seams that join the body in the rear have separated, this caused a leak in the trunk of the vehicle. Separation is significant enough to cause free flowing water to be seen entering the trunk compartment. Some of the separation of the seam is not visible due to being located underneath the rear bumper.

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Body, Visibility · CA

Cables are hanging from out the sides of 3 doors. Dealer will not repair at his expense. When car is in reverse, the windows won't do anything. Consumer has a board inside the panel to keep the window up.

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Body, Seat belts · MS

Door assembly: passenger's and driver's side back door flies open unexpectedly. Took in to kia for repairs and they will not fix it because they couldn't duplicate. Also having problem with seat belts in back coming loose.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Airbags, Body · CO

Check engine light continuously malfunctions.

Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia body

Does the 1996 Kia Sephia have body problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the body of the 1996 Kia Sephia, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Kia Sephia body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Kia Sephia body?

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

What year does the Kia Sephia have the most body problems?

The Kia Sephia model years with the most body complaints are 1998 (26 complaints), 1997 (19 complaints) and 2000 (18 complaints).