1997 Kia Sephia engine problems

44 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 44
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 6
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
32
Engine
8
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sephia engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Kia Sephia engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 27 Check engine light 11 Won't start 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Engine · 69,000 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the dealership was unable to determine the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Engine · VA

Intermittently while driving the vehicle looses power. Dealer indicated and performed a tune up on the vehicle. Consumer states the problem is recurring. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Engine · 36,000 miles · FL

When the consumer pulled off from a stop, the vehicle stalled. This incident occurred in traffic which made it a dangerous situation. *nlm ph

Filed Dec 13, 2002 · Body, Electrical · PA

Is leaking causing electrical lights damage, the hazards or signals aren't working and the truck smells like mildew. Ts

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Engine, Steering · MN

At random the vehicle refused to start, also the steering wheel did not lock with the key removed.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine · FL

While driving at any speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · FL

While driving at any speed, vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, dealer has yet to be contatced. *ak consumer said when he purchased the vehicle engine light was on and engine shuts off whenever stopping, took back to dealer many times for repair, vehicle is experiencing the same problem. Consumer also stated the speedometer is acting erractically, the overdrive light has illuminated.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Engine · FL

While traveling at any speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning. Dealer has been contacted, but is unable to locate source of problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Engine · NC · fire

Persistant oil leak from around oil filter. Mechanics unable to find any other reason for leak other than manufacturer defect in place where oil filter screws into engine. Multiple mechanics have attested to this being an ongoing problem with kia vehicles.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Car still does not start right a way/engine lgts still on/rgt sig does not wrk/cars a lemon/fuse blows evertime I turn on rgt signal.

Questions about the 1997 Kia Sephia engine

Does the 1997 Kia Sephia have engine problems?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Kia Sephia, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Kia Sephia engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1997 Kia Sephia engine?

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