Engine needs to be replaced. Dealer said engine was sludged up due to no regular oil changes. Consumer has had regular oil changes done at very same dealership, consumer does not believe that is the reason engine needs to be replaced. Kia is of no help.
1998 Kia Sephia: engine failure
10 of the 491 complaints about the 1998 Kia Sephia describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
- 20003
- 19993
- 199810
- 19972
What owners say
Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. Nlm
Possible engine failure causing check engine light to illuminate. Nlmm
Possible engine failure causing check engine light to illuminate and a tapping noise to come from the engine. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminated. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Possible engine failure resulted in engine noise and check engine light to be illuminated. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused the check engine light to be illuminated. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. Certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.
- Risk
- This would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the orvr valve. Owner notification began november 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 00V175000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Kia Sephia engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1998 Kia Sephia?
10 of 491 owner complaints about the 1998 Kia Sephia (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Kia Sephia?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Kia Sephia
Stalling 41Won't start 27Grinding brakes 25Check engine light 23Brake failure 22Fuel pump 16No deployment 15Headlights 14Wipers 14Premature wear 13Jerking 12Transmission failure 11Fire or smoke 10Overheating 7Airbag light 6Fuel gauge 6ABS 5Hesitation 5Loss of power 5Pulling 5
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