1998 Kia Sephia body problems

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Body · 80,200 miles · OH

The dash board is curling up around the front window vents which is kicking the vents out.

Filed Jul 16, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 80,000 miles · TN

1-leaking brake fluid inside firewall 2-dashboard disfiguring 3-exaust manifold gaskets not lasting

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Body · 71,000 miles · KY

Dashboard is beginning to lift and bubbles are forming near the vents for the defrostr. Consumer believes dashboard may obstruct vision. Cause is unknown.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Body · NY

The whole wheel apron came loose, got caught under the tire and was thrown off the car at highway speed causing instability to my steering and as parts flew off, causing a hazard to other drivers.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

While driving approximately 65 MPH, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake pads and rotors that cause severe vibration and had to be replaced frequently, there was no crash or injury to report when this incident occurred.*ak brakes would vibrate and were noisy, requested rear brakes be cleaned lubed, dealer found rotors warped and pads worn and excessive dust in rear brakes, numerous engine problems such as cooling fan rumble, check engine light on, engine stall, burning smell, belt squeaks, electric cooling fan inoperative, fan blade, plug wires and coil boots, valve cover gasket were replaced, evaporator was replaced and recharged, many electrical problems including ignition switch, starter, alternator, multifunction switch, battery terminal, and bulb failure, dealer has also found corrosion, poor connections and low voltage, consumer states numerous problems with shifter, harsh shifts and clunks, dealer replaced old style flex plate, binding shifter which was cleaned and lubed, fluid leaks, dealer replaced leaking power steering hose, multiple structural problems such as missing wiper arm cap, key will not open trunk, trunk lever does not release, broken trunk release handle, left rear door molding coming off, dealer replaced trunk release, reinstalled door weatherstrip, found oil leaks, and undercarriage showing signs of damage, bubbles in dash pad, sunvisor coming loose, dealer replaced dash pad, dealer found tail pipe damaged, both front aftermarket tires (no tire information) worn, left rear rim bent, rear tires (no tire information) cupped and feathered due to lack of rotation and alignment problems, consumer also requested dealer to check cv boots for grease leak, dealer found no problem.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Body, Brakes · FL

The vehicle pulls to the right, the dealer performed 4 whell aligmnent and rotated the tires. Nlm

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Body, Transmission · NY

Since purchasing vehicle consumer has had nothing but problems, vehicle has been in and out of repair shop 10-12 times,consumer took vehicle back to repair shop and was told that a new transmission was needed.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Body · MA

Vehicle taken to dealer 4-5 times for driver's door repairs. Door will not stay shut. While driving door will fly open. Other times consumer is not able to open door at all. Dealer has replaced seal + lubricated seal.

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Body, Brakes · MA

Signal lights fail to work properly when in use during cold weather for 15 minutes or so. Sometimes this happens when it's raining. The dealer replaced the hazard switch and there have not been any failures since. Seat belts have been replaced 3 times. Brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. Windshield wipers failed prior to recall. Head gasket replaced at 3500 miles. Molding on the doors fell off and was replaced. Tailpipe was replaced due to excessive exhaust fumes.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Airbags, Body · LA · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes,lights,seats,battery,airbags,odometer,leaks,aircondition,leftdoorhandle (tiresize: 14`)( dot number: tire size: 14` )