Vehicle wont start. Nlm
1998 Kia Sephia engine complaints
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Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Vehicle shakes when braking. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminated. Nlm
Vehicle experiencing electrical engine problems. Nlm
Possible engine failure causing check engine light to illuminate and a tapping noise to come from the engine. Nlm
Stereo inoperative. Nlm
Car shakes and vibrates when the brakes are applied. Nlm
A/c vents fell out. Nlm
Brakes are noisy. Nlm
Check engine light illuminated and engine makes noise. Nlm
Possible engine failure causing check engine light to illuminate. Nlmm
Has been in 17 times and still need brakes and everything else. What a piece of junk !!manufactor refuses to honor warranty.
Since purchase date I have had numerous problems such as vehicle stalling in middle of highway, engine light staying on, radio, air conditioner and most importantly the brakes. The original brakes failed at 5560 miles, replacemts at 7520 miles, again at 10750 miles. This is a major inconvenience and I am afraid an accident will occur.
While braking brakes pulsated and caused extended stopping distance. Also, the hose that connects the thermosat to the engine leaked and caused fluid to spray onto the engine compartment, resulting in vehicle overheating which could have started a fire. Please provide further information.
Vehicle would keep stalling for no reason. Had no warning. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic cause of problem not located. Was told battery was problem & it was replaced. Stalling problem still exist for 6 or more times afterwards.
Oh sirs, there are plenty more parts/components on this vehicle that has failed.
Ie99059, sq99020, while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.however, dealer replaced brakes. Please provide further information.
The 4-wheel drive failed to work properly in snow, it went out. Also, disc brakes were not working when applied. Took to dealer & informed disc brakes were warped. Catalytic convertor had failed. In addition, mechanic found that the muffler did not work properly due to having a hole in it. All parts has to be replaced. Owner feels its a lemon. Mfg is no help.
Engine overheated. Nlm
While driving the vehicle it would stall and lose of all power,which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.
Tail light had to be replaced because of leaking, this is 4th time for brakes squeaking and pulsating, cow panel baffle needed replaced because of water pouring in behind glove box.people I don't know pull me over and complain about their kia sephias and similar problems with them. Also the engine sometimes won't start the first time. It takes two or three times once in a while. It also sounds like the engine will jump right out of the car because it jerks so hard when starting. The gas tank has yet to let me fill it all the way. It gets almost full, then spits the gas out and won't let you "squeeze " it full. It's like there is no venting going on. I have heard similiar reports from other owners.
When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and jerking. Consumer put vehicle into the shop for repair service and the problem has returned. Dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle lost power without warning and died. No injuries.
Until now dealership nor manufacturer is cooperating
The engine just died while on a major 2 lane highway. Had hazards on and was hit on driver side
Ignition coil and spark plugs failed.
Engine continually fails, unable to determine cause.
The engine check light stays on, and the engine cuts off intermittently, causing loss of power steering. Dealer says gas pedal is being applied too hard.
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