Recall 99v318/ engine stalling. Parts were not available.
1998 Kia Sephia engine complaints
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Engine check light came on and stayed on. Also, transmission stick shift kept sticking, and engine head gasket blew out. Dealership replaced engine head gasket and stick shift.
Car needs front axles. Also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. In addition, consumer just received a recall notice 99v271/ winshield wiper linkage. Car is 1 year old and has 26000 miles, owner has already experienced many problems with it. *ak
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000/ engine stalling. Problem continued to occur. While driving vehicle stalled and cut off. Please provide any 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
Car was fixed when recall notice received. Still, power is weak, required more pressure on gas pedal to accelerate. The car shakes when accelerates from 0 miles. Oil leaks somewhere behind oil filter. Lost power at cold weather, required jump start. Mpg is reduced.
The federal safety agency recall99v318000 and manufacturer's recall 99v318/ engine stalling. No parts were available.
Received recall 99v318000. Contacted dealer for appointment. Took to dealer on the appointed day. Informed by service manager no parts were available for engine stalling. Claimed parts would be available in 1 1/2 months.
While driving about 10 MPH and when slowing down for a red light vehicle stalled without prior warning.
Recalls 99v317000/99v318000, vehicle was repaired for the recalls on jan 25, 2000, but vehicle stalled unexpectedly, causing a crash. Dealer is bill barrette kia, 11550 lbj freeway, dallas texas 75238 phone # 214‑327‑9361.
Vehicle continually experiences front end alignment problems causing excessive wear to tires.
Recall # 99v318000 kia/engine stalling (c304/c305) dealer has no parts to correct recall. Owner received recall notice in december. Owner has contacted dealership 3 times in reference to recall notice.
Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. Nlm
Leak in exhaust system. Told by dealer it was a split weld and would cost $285 to repair. No offer to fix as a defective part. This auto has numerous serious problems including brakes, rotors, wipers, fuel pump and electrical. It feels very unsafe to drive.
Recall # 99v318000 kisa engine/stalling (c304/c305). When consumer contacted dealership, dealer stated that parts would be available in about a week. When contacting dealer for the second time, no parts were available. Dealer has no idea when parts will be available. Consumer worried because recall states condition would result in death. *ak
Struts failed. Nlm
Front rotors failed causing vibration in front end when applied. Nlm
The car got fire on engine room while it was running. I saw another sephia 98.
Infro on tire is wrong .car is not with me it at the dealer for the same problem and this is the four time this has been work on and thelemon law is effect( dot number: xxxxxxxx tire size: 165/75r/13 )
Since purchase have returned car under warranty at least 10 times, always for the same problem having to do with the catalytic converter, emissions system, and brakes. About once a month, check engine light flashes, car lurches and is shakey, often with a funny noise and bad smell. Dealership has "fixed" same problem each time, to no avail. Danger factor has increased as I now live in snowy climate. Car has no power, then lurches forward at high speed, stops in traffic, stalls or won't start at all. Tachometer goes up to 4 or 5 before leaving first gear (car is automatic). Dealer sold this car to me as a demo, but contract says used. Help -- this is a terrible, dangerous car and has been in the shop for at least 90 out of the last 300 days.
The breaks have been a problem since I got the car every 2mo they need to be checked. The fire they said a rock or something cut a hose and it leaked causing the fire. Pls help me I have a lemon.
Air conditioner has experienced problems, several repairs/replacements however continues to fail. Mjs
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Engine stalls, especially when starting up vehicle in the mornings. Gas gauge does not read full, and passenger's side door is broken. This will be the third repair. Replaced door panel. Door hinges were broken.
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
A/c not cooling vehicle properly. Nlm
Possible engine failure resulted in engine noise and check engine light to be illuminated. Nlm
Brakes vibrate. Nlm
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