The engine is not starting, battery replaced and other repairs completed however the engine is still not starting.
1998 Kia Sephia electrical complaints
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The first problem was the electrical system, the car kept blowing fuses and would not start. After 4 visits to a kia service center it was learned that the fuse box had been built wrong. Kia had a rebuild kit on hand for this problem and corrected it, as well as replaceing a number of sensors and other equipment damaged by this problem. Next was the transmission, which whould and does switch gears for no reason, jumping into higher gear or downshifing into lower gear without warning and staying there until the car is brought to a complete halt. This problem has not been traced, kia service technicians claimed to have driven the vehicle extensively but could not reproduce the problem, dispite the fact that it occures frequently for myself and my wife. The brakes started acting funney at around 11,000 miles and upon inspection by kia personell were found to be worn excessively in the center of the rotors, dispite telling me that it was a very common problem kia refused to repair it, saying that it was a maintiance issue, and not a defect. The door latches failed on a trip to indiana and the doors had to be locked or they would not stay closed. The glove compartment latch failed at the same time, falling open at any bump and the handle was falling off, so it had to be left open the entire time. The weather stripping began falling off shortly thereafter causeing water leaks into the car, and sometimes preventing the doors from closeing correctly. I have attempted on numerious occasions to have these issue delt with by kia motors and they have faid to do so, beyond the bare minimum. I have even been attempting to return the car in accordiance with michigan's `lemon law' and kia's only response is to attempt to half-hartedly repair the vehicle at my expense. Dispite the fact that some of these issues could be dangerious.
Brake pads and rotors failed. Nlm
Glove box latch fell out.
Service the engine soon light came on while driving due to hose clamp loose at canister, hose backed off. Yh
Brake rotors failed. Nlm
While driving wires underhood caught on fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further details.
Since the time that I have purchased this car it has been falling apart. The car is constantly shutting down or it just won't start. At this present time my car is sittting at stonemountain kia whereas it is in need a third battery all within less than a years time. Eventhough they know the dangerous history of this car that I purchased new, they continually return the car to me without doing a safety check. I have had my car towed to their location several times in the same week because they have felled to fix the problem. Once again my car is continually suffering from the same problems that are continuing to grow worst. The air conditioning system fails to work properly. The driveshaft is always sticking in the gears. The air bag light continually blink and stay on for periods at a time. The exhaust still making loud noise that I have complained about since I brought the car. The engine jerks and the car is burning a lot of gas. The battery acid continues to leak out into the car. The air vents broke just from a slight touch and so did the knob that control the air circulation. The car is constantly stalling. The car shakes badly when pressing on the brakes. Firestone refuses to work on kia's because they are aware of all the faulty system pertaining to kia's. Lation
The back side of the steering wheel is coming off. Yh
Recalled windshield wiper repair completed however consumer feels they still don't operate properly. Nlm
The owner received recall notice on fuel pump, but the dealer was not willing to to fix it (99v‑317). Yh
Brakes failed causing accident, they have been replaced 4 times also rotors fuel pump, transmission, glovebox,wiring harness, many other things too... Could have lost my 2 of my grandsons in the accident... Are we going to put up with this??? I can be reached at [email protected]
Vehicle continually experiences front end alignment problems causing excessive wear to tires.
Brakes failed and replaced.
Consumer cannot start automobile. Has been having problems since aug 12, 1998.
This car has had new transmission/brakes/radio and battery, and I am waiting on something new to happen soon. I bought this car because I thought that my feet was not aas dependable as a car..my mistake. If the repairs keep up I will have a new car without even trading!!! This car gives new meaning to lemon.
Struts failed. Nlm
I felt that buying a new car would mean not having to worry about putting it in the shop as often as I have had to do. Other than the alternator, there have been two other times when my "new" car had to be worked on. Luckily I still have a warranty, but I am extremely unhappy with the quality of my kia.
Front rotors failed causing vibration in front end when applied. Nlm
Engine check light/air bag lights are on. Car will not start, also, there was a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor, consumer almost had a collision.
Failure of front brakes 3 times, dash board wire harness failure causing dash board displays, starter wire harness failed and needed to be replaced, paint rubbing off and blistering, lowed noises/vibration under driver side when driving in wet condittions,, poor gas milage, faulty gas guage, broken right rear speaker, back right door weather gasket falling off for the third time, slopp steering responce during quick turns
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I have had this problem since 1998. I have taken the car to two different dealerships and they did not have a solution to the problem. I have also notified kia and they have been no help to me. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
The brakes have failed twice and the starter once. The dealership and kia have not been of any help
Hard starting up vehicle in the mornings, and gas gauge does not read full tank. Also, passenger's side door is broken at the hinges. Had the panel replaced. This will be the third repair.
When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.
Vehicle won't start. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused the check engine light to be illuminated. Nlm
Vehicle won't start. Nlm
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