While driving about any MPH vehicle will suddenly accelerate without a prior warning.consumer will step on brakes pedal to stop acceleration, but vehicle will not stop, and concerned about fact of an accident.*ak transmission failed. Brakes make noise due to rotor failure. Wiper blades failed. Battery failed.
1997 Kia Sephia: complete transmission failure
5 of the 205 complaints about the 1997 Kia Sephia describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failure.
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.
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.
Synchronizer for transmission failed. Also, wiring harness/vapor hose/air bag light malfunctioned.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Kia Sephia transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1997 Kia Sephia?
5 of 205 owner complaints about the 1997 Kia Sephia (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Kia Sephia?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Kia Sephia
Stalling 27No deployment 15Check engine light 11Seat belt 7Premature wear 6Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Won't start 5
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