"check engine" light has been on since I baught the car. I have tried several times to have it fixed but the light still comes on. My car will not pass california smog with the light on which means that I cannot renew my registration the next time the dmv requires a smog check.
1996 Kia Sephia electrical problems
19 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash6
- Wiring: front underhood4
- Alternator/generator/regulator4
- Ignition: switch2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
At what mileage
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Kia Sephia electrical 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.
Consumer was driving the vehicle when the whole dash board came off. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this. Ts
The first wiring harness that was ordered for this car on 10/29/02 was defective. They ordered a second one. I went to pick up my car they say was ready and everything is working. Before I drove off the lot I noticed my door ajar light on. However all of the doors were closed including the trunk. So tomorrow I am taking more time off from work so they can install a third wiring harness. I have taken off 2 days 3 hours so far. The nearest dealership is about 45 miles away. I only have that one car. The car was towed over there the last time because the gear shift would not move. With all the complaints that I have seen tonight on this web site you would think they would call a recall. I will not rest until someone takes responsiblity for the car that has been in and out the shop every since I had it. Dt
This is the third wiring harness they are ordering. Dt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The top of the dash actually has a large burn scorch mark about the size of a grapefruit and the foam like material is bulging out, this is in the middle of florida's summer heat and vehicle has been parked outside of my work but a car only 3 years old should not have this type of damage, over years have owned old cars over ten years old before ever saw dash problems and nothing like this, dont know if this could have somehow ignited a fire or if dash is now loose compromising other equipment in the dash. I would also like to know of any other problems or recalls with this model. Thank you for your assistance.
While driving vehicle caught fire under the hood due to wiring harnesses failure. Yh
Was driving vehicle & noticed smoke coming through the vents. Pulled over & smoke filled the interior. Vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic checked under hood & noticed the electrical wires were frayed. Could not locate cause of the frayed wires.
Due to wiring problems vehicle had stalled, a fire started underneath the hood. *ak
Dashboard gets hot and is deteriorating above instrument panel
Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia electrical
Does the 1996 Kia Sephia have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Kia Sephia, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Kia Sephia electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kia Sephia electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sephia have the most electrical problems?
The Kia Sephia model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (105 complaints), 1999 (61 complaints) and 2000 (46 complaints).
Other 1996 Kia Sephia problems
Brakes 39Engine 17Seat belts 15Transmission 13Body 12Airbags 11Lights 7Visibility 7Acceleration 5Fuel system 4Suspension 4Steering 3Locks 2Tires 1
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