Due to wiring problems vehicle had stalled, a fire started underneath the hood. *ak
1996 Kia Sephia: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 118 complaints about the 1996 Kia Sephia describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Consumer complained of ongoing problem with vehicle stalling intermittently. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on six occasions and problem still occurs. Manufacturer notified.
Vehicle experiences grinding and intermittent stalling, unable to determine problems.
Vehicle continuously stalls.
Upon depressing the clutch, the rpms drop and vehicle stalls. Also, check engine light came on twice.
Engine: check engine light comes on and vehicle stalls right in the street with no warning at all. Has been in shop several times for this, and they can't find a problem. *ak
Check engine light came on, vehicle stalled. Can't find problem. Clutch burned out in less than a year.
Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall; ignition failure/ air bag light come son/interior lights go dim.
Engine light comes on and then vehicle stalls out, replaced ignition switch to no avail.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Kia Sephia?
9 of 118 owner complaints about the 1996 Kia Sephia (8%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Kia Sephia?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Kia Sephia
Check engine light 12Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 7Seat belt 7
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