At various speeds overdrive light flashes off and loses power. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and have not been able to duplicate problem.*ak after the 7th time dealer replaced the throttle sensor and the car is running fine.
1997 Kia Sephia transmission complaints
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Transmission failure.
While driving differential went out/ digital laser failed to work on cd panel/ power window electrical switch stopped working, and engine check light came on & did not go off. Dashboard covering was separating from window. There was water in the headlights, and battery would go dead. Took vehicle to dealer. Vehicle needed alignment due to problem with transmission & the brake assembly needed replacing due to excessive wear.
Ongoing problem with battery failure; dealer notified, and replaced faulty battery on two occasions, and problem reoccurred. Also, and problem engine hesitation. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer found out right after leasing the vehicle, that the radio was inoperable. The vehicle began squeeking in the rear end when turning. The heater malfunctioned. The left rear strut assembly failed causing knocking noise at right rear. The o-ring failed causeing the distributor leak and there was loss of power while driving.
Transmission was replaced twice/ the engine seized at 30000 miles/ the brakes warped three times and were replaced 3 times/ the windows are hard to open and close/ the brake pedal is extremely low.
Vehicle stalls while changing gears. Also, steering wheel locks up, causing consumer to lose control.
Seems like every 3-4 months brakes start to pulsate, 3 times so far, each time replaced, being told that wrong style being used, engine check light just started acting up for the 6th time, each time being told it is sensors or ground connections. Just noticed the clutch problem of going too low to floor for the 6th time, each time being told something different. This is getting old. Went to open drivers door one day an handle would not work. Was leaking fluid from right front side of vehicle another time to find it was the axle seal, which was replaced 2 times. Getting ready to tell dealer they can have this car. For only having less than 14,000 miles, too much is happening too often.
Door seal failed.
The check engine light came on and I had transaxle problems getting the car in gear . I also had problems getting keys from ignition switch part took two weeks and was relaced at dealership
Oxygen sensor failed causing check engine light to illuminate. Mjs
The brakes and rotors were excessively worn outand replaced twice. Tansmission faild causing, loud knocking noise and new transmission was replaced. Left axle failed and replaced. The battery went out. The vehicle failed to start.
While driving vehicle overdrive light comes on, and vehicles engine stalls . This happens at any speed. Dealer can't find the solution.
Vehicle has been expeiencing on-going problem with brake system; been in dealer shop on three occasions before correction was made. And engine check light was intermittently coming on until correction was made concerning the clutch.. Can the federal safety agency provide further detail in this matter.
Intermittently the vehicle would not start. Also, dealer has replaced transmission and brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.
On march 18 1999 my car would not start up instantly I had to try a few times to start my car and after three tries it finally started I took it to the dealership and thats when I found out I needed a new starter, flywheel,fuel trim malfunction, new dtc groung improvements procedures.
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Extremely loud wind noise caused by driver side mirror when driving 55 MPH or over.
Noise in the engine due to failure of the lifters.
The stick rod broke, causing the vehicle to not engage in gears. Consumer stated when traveling about 30 to 35 MPH the cv joints broke, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Synchronizer for transmission failed. Also, wiring harness/vapor hose/air bag light malfunctioned.
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